20 Keynote Speakers so far confirmed for African Education Summit
http://csrdaily.csrafrica.net/ By Millicent Njeri 2 June 2011 AfricanBrains, organisers of the prestigious African Education Summit in Rabat, Morocco this July 12-13 have so far confirmed an impressive array of keynote speakers taking part in the event. See www.africanbrains.net/edu. These are led by African Ministers of Education and Higher Education along with heads of private sector
Book Fair Dates Set
Herald 2 June 2011 THIS year’s Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) has been set for July 25 to 30, 2011. According to ZIBF acting executive director Dr Xavier Carelse, preparations are at an advanced stage for the week-long literary showcase. The annual event, which was launched in 1983, will be held under the theme “Books
Interview with senator David Coltart on SW Radio Africa Part 2 of Question Time
SW Radio Africa Interview by Lance Guma 1 June 2011 In Part 2 of Question Time, Education Minister Senator David Coltart speaks to SW Radio Africa journalist Lance Guma and tackles a variety of issues, including why he is moving teachers who are being targeted by war vets, the controversial system of teachers incentives and
Muzhingi unsung hero
Daily News By Nigel Matongorere, Sports Writer 31 May 2011 The story of Zimbabwe’s marathon runner Stephen Muzhingi states how prophets are not recognised in their hometown, but are revered elsewhere. The three-time Comrades Marathon winner from Chitungwiza almost dumped the country of his birth by acquiring South African citizenship due to the little appreciation
Zim out of the spotlight … but SADC will stand firm – Coltart
Zimbabwean Written by Chief Reporter Tuesday, 31 May 2011 With the attention of the international community firmly fixed on the fall-out of the North African revolution, the plight of Zimbabwe, once “Africa’s Breadbasket”, has been largely ignored. Many Zimbabweans fear the country is hurtling towards another disaster of catastrophic proportions in the forthcoming elections. “I
Coventry hails Muzhingi
Herald 31st May 2011 By Collin Matiza KIRSTY COVENTRY said Stephen Muzhingi made her proud to be a Zimbabwean while Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart described his Comrades Marathon success story as a remarkable tale. Muzhingi powered to an historic achievement of winning the Comrades Marathon for three years in a row
Zimbabwe: a nation in transit
http://www.skillsportal.co.za/ Mon, 30 May 2011 By Sylvia Hammond The UCT Law Faculty and the States in Transition Observatory of IDASA, played host to David Coltart, Zimbabwean Minister for Education, Sport, Arts, and Culture when he addressed the topic Zimbabwe: prospects for and challenges to the Transition. An international audience of academics, students and invited guests
‘Remarkable’ Muzhingi wins third Comrades Marathon
New Zimbabwe.com 30th May 2011 At the finish line … Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry  was with Muzhingi’s son, and the runner’s wife and brother at the race finish line on Sunday Zimbabwe’s Stephen Muzhingi won the Comrades Marathon for a third time on the trot on Sunday – one of the greatest sporting achievements ever. Sports
“Hardliners acting like Smith”: Coltart
Daily News (edited to correct mistakes) http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Xolisani Ncube 30 May 2011 A cabinet minister has likened the unilateral push of  hardliners in President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF to have elections this year to ruthless colonial leader Ian Smith’s unilateral declaration of independence (UDI) in 1965. David Coltart, the education minister, said Mugabe and his military backers’ election rally
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-05-29
Celtic win Scottish Cup! Great end to the weekend. http://goo.gl/DO2Nb # On the 30th June 1949 then Rhodesia drew with the All Blacks in rugby. Tomorrow Zim's Young Sables take on Japan – long road back begins # Excited by the prospect of such a strong Australia A side coming to play cricket in Zim