Sports and GNU- a Year On
Zimbabwe Independent Enock Muchinjo 12 February 2010 Sport has historically been overlooked by central government in Zimbabwe. While most countries have standalone sports ministries, in this country, it has always been merged with other departments of government. Even the formation of the inclusive government in Zimbabwe exactly a year ago failed to address this anomaly
One year on – an analysis of performance
The Zimbabwean 9 Feb 2010 Written by Frazer Muzondo When President Robert Mugabe allocated the ministries between his party and the MDC upon formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), he had only one thing on his mind. He wanted Zanu (PF) to maintain its grip on power so that it could continue to
Private schools sprout in Zim as public system struggles
AFP 7 February 2010 By Fanuel Jongwe Harare – “No disruption to learning” touts a newspaper ad for a new private Zimbabwean school, one of many springing up in living rooms, backyards and plots across Harare. It’s a big selling point in a country where government schools lost an estimated 20 000 teachers in 2008,
Councillors call for arrest of school heads
Sunday News 7 February 2010 Sunday News Reporters Bulawayo City Councillors have said the rot in the education sector must be nipped in the bud and have called for the arrest of school heads reportedly barring students from attending lessons due to non-payment of tuition fees and levies, Sunday News can reveal. Schools in Bulawayo
Councillors call for arrest of school heads
Sunday News 7 February 2010 Sunday News Reporters Bulawayo City Councillors have said the rot in the education sector must be nipped in the bud and have called for the arrest of school heads reportedly barring students from attending lessons due to non-payment of tuition fees and levies, Sunday News can reveal. Schools in Bulawayo
Coltart takes begging bowl to the World Bank
Zimbabwean Written by Paul Ndlovu Wednesday, 3 February 2010 HARARE – A lack of funds has hindered the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture’s plans to set up a framework to tighten the regulation of levies,a move that has prompted the minister to seek assistance from the World Bank. David Coltart admitted that his
Zimbabwe Detainees Going Hungry
VOA By Peta Thornycroft 1 February 2010 Police in Zimbabwe are warning they do not have enough money to feed people in holding cells around the country. The whole justice system in Zimbabwe is threatened by lack of adequate resources. Although fewer people are being arrested now than in previous years, the police say they
Major shake-up looms at Zimsec
The Herald 1 February 2010 By Felex Share A major shake-up is looming at the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council this month in a move that will see a new board taking over from the Professor Phineus Makhurane-led board as Government moves to revamp operations at the examinations body. The term of office of the current
Civil Servants’ Strike Imminent
Standard By Bertha Shoko 31 January 2010 CIVIL servants will hold make-or-break talks with government negotiators on Tuesday amid warnings a crippling strike is imminent. The meeting comes a week after the 14-day strike ultimatum issued by civil servants passed without any action. Education Minister David Coltart and his Public Service counterpart Eliphas Mukonoweshuro failed
Private pre-schools ripping off clients
Sunday Mail 31 January 2010 Sunday Mail Reporter Parents wishing to enroll their children for kindergarten in Harare will have to think twice as it has emerged that pre-schools in the city are demanding as much as US$600 per term in fees. A Sunday Mail survey last week revealed that the cost of pre-schooling is