Statement regarding voter registration exercise and the new citizenship provisions

  13th May 2013 Many people have asked me recently about voter registration and the new citizenship provisions. There have also been major problems encountered by some in getting registered. In terms of the new Constitution which should become law this week every citizen is entitled to be registered to vote and many whose citizenship

In the darkness of African football

The Herald By Sharuko 10 May 213 One thing for sure, and it’s irrelevant whether one liked him or not, Alexander Chapman Ferguson was a special breed, a one-off, and as we say goodbye to him, either hurt that he is gone or happy that we have finally seen the back of him, we should

Coltart delighted with Zim victory

The Herald David Coltart 10 May 2013 IT is hard to adequately convey just how pleased I am following Zimbabwe’s One Day International series win against Bangladesh on Wednesday. The best I can put it is “absolutely delighted”. I am particularly pleased that Vusi Sibanda and Sean Williams did so well — they are good buddies,

Parents should pay school fees on time — Coltart

News Day By Feluna Nleya 9 May 2013 EDUCATION minister David Coltart yesterday defended the sending away of pupils over non-payment of fees, saying parents should pay up before schools open to avoid inconveniences. His comments came amid reports that pupils in many parts of the country were turned away from school after failing to

Sports Minister Coltart on ODI series win

New Zimbabwe 8 May 2013 IT IS hard to adequately convey just how pleased I am following Zimbabwe’s One Day International series win against Bangladesh on Wednesday. The best I can put it is “absolutely delighted”. I am particularly pleased that Vusi Sibanda and Sean Williams did so well – they are good buddies, enjoy

Bogus private colleges compromise education

The Zimbabwean By Edgar Gweshe 8 May 2013 Government inaction over untrained teachers in private colleges has riled teachers’ unions and compromised learning standards countrywide. The Secretary General of the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, Raymond Majongwe, said politicians were behind the privatisation of education in Zimbabwe. “The government is trying to privatise education. The

How education sector can be improved

News Day By Constantine Chimakure 7 May 2013 IN our edition yesterday, Education minister David Coltart (DC)told NewsDay Editor Constantine Chimakure (ND) about the challenges faced by the education sector. In this final installment, the minister speaks on how the sector can be improved. Below are the excerpts: ND: What needs to be done to

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