Hats off to Senator David Coltart

ZimEye By Benjamin Chitate 25 December 2012 Dear Editor I read with a mixture of disbelief and interest a recent media article which quoted Senator David Coltart suggesting an alliance between MDC-N and MDC-T as “absolutely necessary” ahead of elections next year. Many people, myself included, have said the same thing before, but dismissed by

A drought situation

ESPN Cricinfo By Liam Brickhill 25 December 2012 Zimbabwe played eight international matches this year, one of which included their heaviest Test defeat After the hope and promise of 2011, Zimbabwe’s 2012 began with their heaviest-ever defeat in Test match cricket and barely picked up thereafter. Not a single international match was played on Zimbabwean

Thousands attend Adam Ndlovu’s burial

The Standard By Sukoluhle Mtwetha 23 December 2012 THOUSANDS of people from all walks of life thronged Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo to pay their last respects to former Warriors, Highlanders striker and Chicken Inn coach Adam Ndlovu yesterday. Ndlovu died on his way to hospital after being involved in an accident while travelling with his

Coltart differs with Ncube over election pact

New Zimbabwe 23 December 2012 MDC senator David Coltart has differed sharply with his boss, Welshman Ncube, over the need for an electoral pact with Morgan Tsvangirai, declaring that an alliance is “absolutely necessary” ahead of elections next year. Ncube, leader of the MDC, dismissed chances of any such coalition with the MDC-T recently saying

Adamski laid to rest

The Standard By Fortune Mbele 23 December 2012 Soccer legend Adam “Adamski” Ndlovu got an emotional send-off as thousands of people from across the country gathered at the Lady Stanley Cemetery to bid farewell to the football icon who died in an accident near Victoria falls last Sunday. Mourners included former and current players, fans, politicians

Mpofu to Bosso’s rescue

The Herald By Sikhumbuzo Moyo 23 December 2012 MINES and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu has said they will not allow Highlanders to sink into oblivion because of lack of fund­ing. The news will come as a relief as the team tries to beef up its squad for 2013 in which they are aiming at win­ning the

2012 best year for the country’s education sector: Coltart

Sunday News 22 December 2012 Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Senator David Coltart, has described the year 2012 as the best year for the country’s education sector in recent years. Speaking to Sunday News on the sidelines of the official opening of a Conservation School at Antelope Park in Gweru recently where he

Speech given by Senator David Coltart on the occasion of Adam Ndlovu’s funeral

Speech given by Senator David Coltart on the occasion of Adam ‘Adamski’ Ndlovu’s Funeral 22nd December 2012 Amphitheater, Bulawayo I am honoured to be asked by the family to speak today. Although I did not know Adam personally I have marveled at his football skills for many years and have a deep rooted appreciation for the contribution this

Adam Laid to Rest

Sunday News By Ngqwele Dube, Mehluli Sibanda, Bruce Chimani 22 December 2012 ZIMBABWEANS from all walks of life came out in huge numbers to bid farewell to football legend, former Zimbabwe Warriors and Highlanders striker Adam Ndlovu who was laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon. Ndlovu, who was head coach of

Thousands attend Ndlovu burial

BBC By Steve Vickers 22 December 2012 Thousands of fans, players, politicians and sports administrators attended the funeral of Zimbabwe legend Adam Ndlovu in Bulawayo on Saturday. Adam, 42, died in a car accident last Sunday which left his younger brother Peter in a critical condition. Peter, who is now in a stable condition, was