Zimbabwe schools seek large tuition increases; many parents angered
VOA By Gibbs Dube 28 November 2011 Education Minister David Coltart said parents and school development associations usually agree on fee rises before submitting them to the government for approval. A number of Zimbabwean state-run and private primary and secondary schools have asked the Ministry of Education for permission to increase tuition fees and levies
Schools warned over entrance tests
The Herald By Wenceslaus Murape 28 November 2011 Schools have been warned against inviting unlimited prospective pupils for Form One entrance tests to compete for very few places. This follows complaints from parents who are accusing boarding schools of using entrance tests for fundraising. Some schools are reportedly charging up to US$55 per pupil, up
Senator Coltart: The hardworking minister
Sunday News By Stanford Chiwanga 27 November 2011 The Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Senator David Coltart, is without doubt a newsmaker, not because he ruthlessly uses the media to promote his political career but because of his hard-working nature and commitment to reversing the decay in the education sector. When Senator Coltart
Coltart not suitable for arts and culture – Mzembi
Sunday News 27 November Tourism and Hospitality Minister Engineer Walter Mzembi has said it was unfair for the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC-N) to burden Senator David Coltart with running the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, as he has very little knowledge of the cultural discipline of the portfolio because of his background.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27
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2011 great year for education, but…
The Standard By Jennifer Dube 27 November 2011 The year 2011 was the best teaching year in a long time, although more still needs to be done to make education more accessible in the country, Education minister David Coltart said last week. Coltart said unlike in other recent years, there were less strikes this year,
Cont Mhlanga attacks Matabeleland Ministers
Bulawayo 24 News By Sehlule Zondo 27 November 2011 Renowned playwright and artist Continueloving Mhlanga of Amakhosi Township Square in Bulawayo has lambasted Cabinet Ministers from Matabeleland region accusing them of having a hand in marginalizing the arts sector. In an interview, Umalume – as Mhlanga is affectionately called in the arts sector said, “I
Coltart endorses Artists’ Charter
By Sharon Muguwu 27 November 2011 Harare - In a milestone for the local arts industry, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, David Coltart, endorsed the Artists’ Charter that was compiled last year in April. The charter will see to it that the rights and interests of artists are protected by law in the
David Pocock flying the Zimbabwean flag in Australia
Bulawayo 24 News By Noel Munzabwa 25 November 2011 Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart has congratulated Zimbabwean born Qantas Wallabies and Western Force flanker David Pocock for being named Western Australia’s Young Australian of The Year. The Gweru-born 23-year-old was named Western Australia’s Young Australian of the Year at a ceremony at Government
This year’s Jikinya winner
The Zimbabwean By Zwanai Sithole 24 November 2011 Matjinge Primary School in Matabeleland South was crowned this year’s national winner of the Jikinya Primary Schools Dance festival. The school walked away with a cash prize of $1 500. The school also scooped the best coach of the year award. The second prize went to Chifamba