Coltart campaigner arrested
Southern Eye By Nqobile Bhebhe 26 July 2013 A MEMBER of senator David Coltart’s campaign team was on Wednesday detained by police in Bulawayo for allegedly tearing a Zanu PF campaign poster. Coltart said the incident happened at Woodville shopping centre and the accused, Malthus Ncube, is due to appear in court today. Ncube was
Statement regarding the breach by the ZEC of section 21 of the Electoral Act
Statement regarding the breach by the ZEC of section 21 of the Electoral Act Section 21(4) of the Electoral Act states “within a reasonable period of time after the calling of an election, the Commission shall provide, on payment of the prescribed fee, to every political party that intends to contest the election, and to
Statement regarding detained MDC activist
I have spent most of the morning at Tredgold Building with our legal team trying to secure the release of our distribution coordinator Malthus Ncube. Malthus was arrested on Wednesday evening after a sole ZANU PF operative reported to the Police that Malthus had taken down posters of Robert Mugabe in Woodville. I was up
Condolence Statement on the untimely death of Chiwoniso Maraire
Condolence Statement on the untimely death of Chiwoniso Maraire from the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Senator David Coltart I just learned with great sadness about the untimely death of Mbira legend Chiwoniso Maraire on Wednesday the 24th of July 2013 in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. On behalf of the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts
Government Rendered Dysfunctional
The Financial Gazette By Clemence Manyukwe 25 July 2013 GOVERNMENT has virtually been paralysed as ministers and members of the presidium intensify their political campaigns ahead of next week’s polls. A number of government ministers are fighting tooth and nail to retain their seats in the bicameral Parliament in order to stand a good chance
We Want To Continue From Where We Left In 1987-ZAPU
The Financial Gazette By Mandla Tshuma 25 July 2013 ZAPU alternate secretary-general, Strike Mkandla (SM) says his party’s main objective in participating in this year’ elections is to continue from where they left in 1987 at the signing of the Unity Accord with ZANU-PF. The Financial Gazette’s this week caught up with Mkandla who is
Epic battle in Byo East
The Southern Eye By Nqobile Bhebhe 25 July 2013 THE race for Bulawayo East constituency, which has eight candidates vying for the House of Assembly seat, has been billed as one of the most epic battles in the city. The cast consists of incumbent Thabitha Khumalo of MDC-T, Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister David
“It’s a 50-50 affairâ€
Southern Eye By Southern Eye Reporter 25 July 2013 Veteran journalist, Methuseli Moyo who has reported on several elections, said while both candidates stand a chance of clinching the seat, Coltart is a better brand. “It’s a 50-50 affair, but Coltart is a far better brand than Khumalo and other contestants. “He is a stable
Polling Stations for Bulawayo East
BULAWAYO EASTÂ WARD 3 Amazoni Pre School Carmel Primary School Centenary Primary School East View School Elangeni Training Centre TENT Khumalo Primary School King George VI A King George VI B Mahatshula Primary School A Mahatshula Primary School B National Museum TENT Nite Star Drive In TENT NUST TENT Old Nic Mine TENT Paddonhurst Pre-school
Tuku appointed to Art Council board
The Herald By Zecheaus Nemadire 23 July 2013 Musician Oliver Mtukudzi has been appointed as one of the new board members of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe. Mtukudzi was appointed together with businesswoman Chipo Mutasa, Shoko Festival Director Samm Monro, newspaper executive Raphael Khumalo, Stills execution manager for the Central Africa Franchise of Coca-Cola