John Nkomo: what they said
New Zimbabwe 16 January 2013 VICE President John Nkomo lost his battle with cancer on Thursday at the age of 79. The former ZAPU stalwart died at Harare’s St Anne’s Hospital after being admitted overnight. Here are some early reactions to his death: President Robert Mugabe: “We’ve lost our vice president John Landa Nkomo. He was suffering for
VP’s death a blow to Matabeleland
The Herald 18 January 2013 THE Matabeleland region has been plunged into mourning following the death of Vice President John Landa Nkomo yesterday. VP Nkomo (79) died at St Anne’s Hospital in Harare after a long battle with cancer. In separate interviews yesterday, Zanu-PF chairpersons for Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and South provinces described VP Nkomo
Zimbabwe’s Nkomo loses cancer battle
IOL News By Reagan Mashavave 17 January 2013 Zimbabwe’s vice-president John Nkomo has died after a long battle with cancer, President Robert Mugabe said on Thursday. Nkomo, 78, was said to have died at St Anne’s hospital in Harare. “We have lost our vice-president John Landa Nkomo, he was suffering for a long time with
Biti is best performing minister in Zimbabwe
Nehanda Radio By Lance Guma 8 January 2013 Finance Minister Tendai Biti is the best performing cabinet minister in Zimbabwe according to an online poll of Nehanda Radio listeners and readers. The MDC-T Secretary General won the vote of nearly half those who voted. Out of 1311 people who voted, Biti got 567 votes (43%)
Zimbabwe selector Makoni unable to continue
ESPN Cricinfo By Firdose Moonda 16 January 2013 Zimbabwe’s most recent convenor of selectors Givemore Makoni cannot be reappointed to his job because of a new directive from the country’s Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC). The directive, which comes into effect on February 1, states that only former national players can become selectors. “Good performance of
Stop playing race card in sports
News Day 16 January 2013 There is a tendency in this country by people to whip up emotions using words such as racism and tribalism. One such example is the recent reaction to a directive from the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) on the selection of national teams that has caused a furore, particularly from
Swimming star Mjimba appeals for financial assistance
The Chronicle by Sikhumbuzo Moyo 16 January 2013 THE exploits of 10-year-old rising swimming star Nomvula Mjimba has attracted the attention of Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart who has taken it upon himself to spearhead the athlete’s sponsorship appeal. Mjimba, who is based in Harare and swims for Otters Swimming Club, has
ICT news, noisemakers of 2012
The Herald By Tonderai Rutsito 16 January 2013 There were so many developments, which transpired in the technology sector last year that had the potential to impact and reshape Zimbabwe. I will attempt to address these issues in the following nine categories. Newsmakers The year started off on a good note after Finance Minister Tendai
Coltart to consider views
The Herald 16 January 2013 EDUCATION, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, David Coltart, has opened a window to embrace more views to address concerns raised by stakeholders in the wake of a new directive guiding the appointing of national team selectors. Coltart said yesterday the directive wasn’t cast in stone, raising the possibility for some
Cricket row: Let’s find common ground
Daily News By Dean du Plessis 16 January 2013 Â After spending four quality nights in the peaceful and tranquil surroundings of Lake Kariba, I was brought back to reality with a bone-jarring thud when I heard about the row between Senator David Coltart and chairperson of selectors Givemore Makoni. This very unpleasant turn of events