The Forum Party and the Economy
FORUM MEETING: BULAWAYO Introduction Zimbabwe has never been in such an economic crisis as it is at present. Never before in our history have so many people been out of work, never before have our people battled to survive as they are now. The Z$ is a worthless currency, its spending power is minimal. ZANU
The operation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe in the changing economic environment: The legal framework for labour relations in Zimbabwe
Talk to the National Railways of Zimbabwe Education Seminar INTRODUCTION I have been asked this afternoon to speak on “the legal framework for labour relations in Zimbabwe”. The topic is far too broad to do justice to it in 30 minutes; indeed students at University spend an entire year studying labour law. Accordingly I propose
Speech by David Coltart: What Sort of Men Are We Preparing for Our Society?
What Sort of Men Are We Preparing for Our Society? By David Coltart 23rd October 1992 Christian Brothers College: 31st Annual Prize Giving My Lord Bishop, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour 17 years after leaving CBC to be asked back to speak this evening. I have very fond memories CBC and have
Paper by David Coltart: Zimbabwe: The establishment of independent and public enquiries
Zimbabwe: The establishment of independent and public enquiries By David Coltart Elimination and Terror: International Conference on Political Killings and ‘Disappearances’ organised by Amnesty International 4-6 September 1992 In the period since 1982 Zimbabwe has been the scene of some of the worst political killings and “disappearances†in Africa. Whilst the situation has undoubtedly improved
A BLUEPRINT FOR ZIMBABWE
THE FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORM TRUST PROPOSALS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES IN OVERALL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND POLICIES INTRODUCTION Many of Zimbabwe’s present woes stem from the fact that we have a Constitution which is fundamentally flawed. The Constitution as it is presently framed is a negation of the principle of separation of powers in
Politics: Not for the Church
Lecture given to the Bulawayo Presbyterian Church The first response most people have when the relationship between the Church and politics is discussed is to cry that the Church should steer clear of politics; “Religion and politics do not mix” and “it is wrong for an Evangelical Church to have any involvement in politics.” Tonight
Speech by David Coltart: Accountability Problems in Zimbabwean Politics
Accountability Problems in Zimbabwean Politics By David Coltart Address given to the Institute of Bankers: Bulawayo Branch Tuesday 19th May 1992 Accountability is a concept very close to the hearts of all bankers. Not only are you concerned to ensure that your clients are always accountable for their actions to you when they owe you
Understanding the Origin of Crime
PRISON FELLOWSHIP ZAMBIA: CONSULTATION ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM – 26 to 28 MARCH 1992 INTRODUCTION At the outset let me say what a great privilege and honour it is for me to be here today not. For many of us in Zimbabwe who have been battling with grave human rights abuses and the oppression
Speech by David Coltart: An Introduction to ESAP: Zimbabwe 1992
An Introduction to ESAP: Zimbabwe 1992 By David Coltart 31st January 1992 Danish Volunteer Service Development Workers Meeting, Maphisa It is a great pleasure to have been asked to address you today, but before commencing I should warn you that not much weight should be attached to what I and Jonathan Moyo have to say
Structural Adjustment, Human Rights and the Budget
Speech given to Open Forum at Bulawayo The phrase Structural Adjustment is being bandied about so much these days that it seems that it has always been with us. Whilst it is in vogues phrase it is in fact a new one in Zimbabwe at least. The same does not apply to the rest of