Educating Africa for the Future
A Policy Paper by Senator David Coltart – eight policy decisions to think about 7th June 2023 Publisher Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit Truman-HausKarl-Marx-Straße 214482 Potsdam-Babelsberg /freiheit.org /FriedrichNaumannStiftungFreiheit /FNFreiheit Author Senator David ColtartMinister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture (Zimbabwe 2009 – 2013) Editor Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom East Africa OfficeNairobi / Kenya Contact Phone:
“Giving strength to the weary and increasing the power of the weak” – Comment regarding the Supreme Court judgment issued on the 31st March 2020 against Nelson Chamisa
The Mnangagwa regime is deeply concerned about the threat that Nelson Chamisa’s MDC A Party poses to its hegemony and yesterday went to extraordinary lengths to try to neutralise that threat. On the face of it the Supreme Court has ordered Chamisa to submit himself to another Congress of the MDC which will be convened
Byo Mayor David Coltart Speaks On Mozambique Political Crisis
Published on ZimEye A close friend of mine who is a businessman in Mozambique has sent me his assessment of the situation prevailing in Mozambique. “Mozambique is one of the best kept secrets of Africa because of illiteracy, the language Português and its resources. Because of this there is little understanding of what is actually
Some Hard Lessons for the DA from Robert Mugabe’s GNU
Published on the Brenthurst Foundation Now that the dust has settled over the GNU and it has begun to settle on a reasonably functional governance path, South Africa is breathing a sigh of relief. Had the ANC chosen to form a ‘doomsday’ alliance with the MK Party or the EFF – or both – we
Bulawayo and Atlanta explore new strategic partnerships
Published on Bulawayo24 Senator David Coltart, the Mayor of Bulawayo, held a pivotal meeting on Thursday with Nicholas Mulkey from the United State’s Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. Mulkey is currently in Zimbabwe to strengthen international collaborations and strategic partnerships between cities, with a special focus on Bulawayo. The discussions centered around
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart Rejects Colonial Mayoral Gown, Commissions New Cultural Design
Published On The Zimbabwe Mail Bulawayo’s Mayor, Senator David Coltart, has chosen to forgo the traditional mayoral gown, calling it a “colonial relic” that no longer resonates with the identity and values of the city. The decision, announced at a recent civic service, signals a commitment to redefining local symbols in a way that honours
Bulawayo City Council stops Egodini Terminus construction
Publishes on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council has taken decisive action to address the growing lawlessness caused by kombi operators and vendors, temporarily halting the construction of Phases 1B and 2 at the Egodini Terminus. The move is aimed at restoring order in the city, which has been plagued by reckless driving, illegal parking, and
There is space for Starlink station in Byo: Coltart
By William Vundla Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has said they are ready to avail land to American internet company, Starlink, to construct a ground station. Coltart posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, which he tagged the Starlink owner Elon Musk, revealing that Bulawayo, located in the southern part of the country, is geographically suitable for
BCC dismisses privatisation fears
Published on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reassured residents that there are no plans to privatise the city’s water utility, clarifying that its separation from the engineering department was meant to protect water assets. This follows concerns over the decision to establish a stand-alone water utility. Mayor David Coltart emphasized that the utility
Despite crackdown, Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency is crumbling too, just four months later
By Lenin Ndebele A 35-year-old security guard in Zimbabwe, Ezekiel Chiradza, was arrested on Monday on allegations that he insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermined the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency launched in April. Chiridza’s arrest came after filming a video he later shared on a WhatsApp group accusing the president of mismanaging the economy. “There
Signs of hope at high-profile SADC summit
Published on Legalbrief Despite local controversy such as the jailing of opposition activists and pressure to move it from Harare, Zimbabwe, the 44th SADC ordinary summit which wrapped up yesterday was of the best-attended by heads of state and government over the past nine years. Legalbrief reports that the Harare summit ran under the theme: Promoting Innovation
Coltart courts police over illegal mining
By Peter Dube Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has called on the police to intensify patrols and help to end illegal mining activities along rivers that feed into city’s supply dams. Coltart told Southern Eye yesterday that Bulawayo City Council had deployed municipal police which had its own limitations. He said illegal mining was causing siltation of