Will Zifa ever get it right?
News Day 29 January 2013 LAST WEEK we were in a jovial mood as we thought Zifa was moving in the right direction, at least in 2013, by putting in the bin Asiagate and the Warriors’ double failure to qualify for both the 2012 and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. We thought that after
Treasury yet to release examiners fees
The Herald By Felex Share 28 January 2013 GOVERNMENT has not released a US$1,5 million Grade Seven Grant to the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council, resulting in its failure to pay thousands of examiners who marked last year’s public examinations. Zimsec does not charge pupils fees for Grade Seven examinations. Government meets the costs. However, Treasury did
Coltart on new board
The Standard By Brian Nkiwane 27 January 2013 MINISTER of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart has thrown his weight behind the new Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board membership. Coltart said with the assistance of the Sports and Recreation Commission, they had taken time to come up with the final list of
British Council African Ministers’ Forum – Press Release
British Council African Ministers’ Forum – Press Release 27 January 2013 The British Council, Sub Sahara Africa, will host a one day Forum with several African Ministers for Education, including Minister of Education, Sport, Arts, and Culture, Senator David Coltart, to discuss globally emerging issues around the teaching of Science, Technology, English and Mathematics subjects
Coltart, Zimbabwe Cricket cross swords
New Zimbabwe 26 January 2013 SPORTS Minister David Coltart has accused Zimbabwe Cricket of playing politics after it rejected his directive on the appointment of national selectors. Coltart originally wanted all national selectors to have played for the national team in their respective sport, but after a dramatic public showdown with black cricket administrators who claimed the policy was racial,
Coltart’s directive racist, illegal, barbaric
The Sunday Mail By Jonathan Moyo 26 January 2013 David Coltart, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, wrongly deployed to that key role by Welshman Ncube’s MDC, just does not get it. His not-so-cleverly-hidden commitment to the Rhodesian racist cause has finally come out of the bag, leaving his human rights and rule
Govt blocks attempts to reduce examination pass mark
The Chronicle By Vusumuzi Dube 26 January 2013 THE recent decline in the 2012 Advanced Level pass rate has been attributed to the examinations being difficult with reports that the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) tried to reduce the minimum examination pass mark, a move that was blocked by Government. This comes amid revelations that
Coltart finally appoints boxing board
News Day 25 January 2013 EDUCATION, Sport, Arts and Culture minister David Coltart yesterday named an eight-member Zimbabwe Board of Wrestling and Boxing Control board tasked with reviving the fortunes of the sport in the country. The board is headed by educationist, former broadcaster and Annual National Sports Awards (Ansa) judges panel chairperson Paul Nenjarama.
Coltart unveils new boxing board
The Herald By Augustine Hwata 25 January 2013 Could the winds of change be finally blowing in the administration of local boxing? After more than 30 years at the helm, the Richard Hondo-led boxing board has been technically knocked out from the corridors of power with a new committee headed by Paul Nenjerama, assuming office. Nenjerama,
ZC reject SRC directive
The Herald By Robson Sharuko 25 Janaury 2013 ZIMBABWE Cricket yesterday rejected the Sports Commission’s controversial directive, on the appointment of national team selectors, saying it was a violation of their constitution, in breach of their contractual obligations and in conflict with the International Cricket Council’s Articles of Association. The Sports Commission, acting under the