Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27
Methinks Australia need to take note of Zimbabwe's run chase against New Zealand – 168 runs needed with 7 wickets remaining should be easy # There is nothing quite like a #Zimbabwean thunderstorm, especially after weeks of blazing hot weather. Zimbabwe at its most glorious. # Now you see why Bulawayo is such a good
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
Opening of NZEVE, Mutare
Speech by David Coltart at the Opening of NZEVE Mutare 24 November I am delighted to be in Mutare today. This is an important day in the history of NZEVE. NZEVE is opening a new workshop for deaf youth as well as expanded office space. The extensions will increase the capacity of the organisation –
Civil servants pay rise ruled out
Newsday By Blessed Mhlanga 23 November 2011 Government has ruled out a salary review for civil servants in January amid reports that unions are pressing for another pay rise. Finance minister Tendai Biti and Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister David Coltart said Treasury could not afford another increment six months after government was forced
Politicians from Matabeleland in Zimbabwe need to ‘break the deputy mentality’
Bulawayo 24 News By Phithizela Ngcobo 22 November 2011 African politics and landscape is plagued by one disease: tribalism. This disease has brought untold misery and calamity to our motherland. Zimbabwe is no exception and what makes our situation interesting is that there are virtually ‘two tribes’ the Shona and Ndebele- yet the reality is
Mutambara ‘can hallucinate and dream’ he has MPs: MDC-N
Bulawayo 24 News 22 November 2011 State newspaper reports of tension in the MDC factions led by Professors Welshman Ncube and Arthur Mutambara over ownership of parliamentarians who were elected on the party ticket. The two are already immersed in an acrimonious legal wrangle over control of the party with Prof Ncube seeking to replace Prof