Monthly Archives: May 2013
Coltart hails teachers for dedication
News Day By Wonai Masvingise 7 May 2013 EDUCATION minister David Coltart has thanked teachers for their dedication to work despite poor remuneration. Teachers and civil servants in Zimbabwe are among the poorest paid in the region earning an average of $250 which is below the poverty datum line (PDL) recorded in January as standing […]
Education sector slowly recovering
News Day By Constantine Chimakure 6 May 2013 SCHOOLS open for the second term tomorrow. The education sector is slowly, but surely recovering from a decade of economic decay that resulted in massive brain drain. NewsDay Editor Constantine Chimakure (ND) last week spoke to Education minister David Coltart (DC) on the state of education in the […]
Government warns schools on fees increment
Sunday News By Vusumuzi Dube 5 May 2013 The Government has warned schools wishing to increase their schools fees and levies saying all those that do not follow the necessary procedures will be dealt with accordingly. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Senator David Coltart said school authorities could not unilaterally increase levies but there […]
Latest on exam deadline, schools
The Herald By Herald Reporter 3 May 2013 SOME schools are demanding that parents pay full fees and levies before their children are allowed to register for the November Ordinary and Advanced Level public examinations this year. The deadline for registration is today. This comes as Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart yesterday warned […]
We’re better than Bangladesh — Coltart
The Herald By David Coltart 1 May 2013 I have a great deal of respect for Firdose Moonda, ESPNCricinfo’s South Africa correspondent — she knows her cricket well and has an obvious passion for the game. However, I have to take issue with one aspect of her article this evening written in the aftermath of the Zimbabwe/Bangladesh […]
Zimbo in Young Leaders Forum
The Zimbabwean By Chris Ncube 1 May 2013 James Bayanai’s commitment to empowering thousands of local young people was recognised internationally when he was selected to be part of the upcoming 2013 Young Leaders Unite Forum. During the event, which is one of the world’s prime youth forums, young people will explore problems affecting their […]