Zimbabwe Teachers to Boycott Classes over mounting Militia violence
VOA By Patience Rusere Washington 28 February 2011 Union president Takavafira Zhou said that due to a rise in violence against teachers by ZANU-PF youth militia and war veterans, teachers are fed up and have decided to take action The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe has resolved to boycott classes at any school where teachers
Support Education Sector – Coltart
Herald 28 February 2011 GOVERNMENT prescribed school fees of US$10 per term for primary schools is US$63 less than the cost of educating a pupil, a Cabinet Minister has said. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart said there was need to support the education sector to ensure that the high standards that were
Andy Flower – England’s head coach speaks on his England duties
The Telegraph – Calcutta http://www.telegraphindia.com/ By Lokendra Pratap Sahi 27 February 2011 Bangalore: England’s head coach (or Team Director) Andy Flower, a former captain of Zimbabwe, spoke to The Telegraph for almost an hour at the Royal Gardenia on Saturday. The Q&A specific to the India-England match was published on Sunday. Excerpts from the rest
Castle comes handy
Herald 26 February 2011 By Augustine Hwata THE domestic Premiership transformed itself into the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League yesterday after a marriage made in heaven with Delta Beverages that will run over three years and is worth about US$2 million in prize money. Delta Beverages will pour US$600 000 in cash into the Premiership
“Zimbabwe Cricket is still suspect despite a number of welcome improvements in the coaching structure”
The Telegraph By Simon Briggs 25 February 2011 The return of Zimbabwe to the international cricket stage has been a public relations triumph for its coalition government. “Cricket is a microcosm of Zimbabwe,†said David Coltart, the minister for education, sport, arts and culture. If true, this would suggest that racial tolerance and responsible governance
Teachers forced to join Zanu PF
Radio VOP Friday, 25 February 2011 GUTU – Teachers here are being forced to buy Zanu (PF) membership cards by war veterans led by controversial leader Jabulani Sibanda (Pictured), the Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has said. “I went to see for myself after teachers came to our provincial office in Masvingo crying for
Photojournalism gives voice to the voiceless
Zimbabwean Written by Sizani Weza Thursday, 24 February 2011 Harare – The exhibition, ‘Giving a Voice to the Voiceless,’ featuring images by international award winning photojournalist Ed Kashi opened on Tuesday, February 22, at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. (Pictured: Ambassador Ray with Minister Coltart) The exhibition, which runs until March 23, features striking images
Coltart seeks to protect teachers
Daily News By Chengetayi Zvauya, Staff Writer Thursday, 24 February 2011 HARARE – Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart, has put in motion plans to protect teachers from political harassment during elections. Coltart told Parliament on Wednesday that he was working on a document that will be presented to Cabinet, outlining the
Speech by Minister David Coltart
Minister David Coltart speaks during the official openning of the exhibition, “Giving Voice to the Voiceless” in Harare on Tuesday, February 23 2011. The exhibition, ‘Giving a Voice to the Voiceless,’ featuring images by international award winning photojournalist Ed Kashi opened on Tuesday, February 22, at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. The exhibition, which runs
Cricketers win accolades despite defeat
Daily News By Enock Muchinjo, Deputy Sports Editor 23 February 2011 HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister David Coltart joined cricket fans in reacting warmly to the team’s battling performance in its World Cup opening match on Monday, despite the 91-run defeat to defending champions Australia. Zimbabwe bowled and fielded remarkably well in the Indian city