Mugabe Says MDC Slogan Of Change Has Lost Meaning
RadioVOP 23 December 2010 Gutu, December 22, 2010- President Robert Mugabe has attacked the Movement of Democratic Change slogan of change saying it was being used inappropriately. Mugabe who was addressing party supporters at Chamisa Primary School in Gutu where he had visited his uncle, Chief Gutu, also known as Kasirai Masanganise said: “We took
MDC-M deny reports of violent factions
Swradioafrica.com By Tererai Karimakwenda 21 December, 2010 The Zimbabwe Mail news site has reported that rowdy mobs belonging to rival factions of the MDC-M fought running battles all day in Mutare on Sunday, after Manicaland province rejected Welshman Ncube’s nomination as MDC-M leader. The report said police responded to violent clashes between Ncube’s supporters, and supporters of current President
Chaos mars MDC-M nominations in Chitungwiza
Newsday By Owen Gagare 20 December 2010 Power struggles between MDC-M leader Arthur Mutambara and secretary-general Welshman Ncube returned to haunt the party on Sunday during the Chitungwiza provincial council’s nomination of candidates for the party’s congress next month. Although Mutambara announced on Friday he would not stand for the party presidency or any other
Welshman Ncube set to take over MDC-M Presidency
SW Radio Africa By Tichaona Sibanda 20 December 2010 Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has said he will not seek re-election as the MDC-M president during his party’s congress, slated for January next year. This leaves party secretary-general, Welshman Ncube, a clear favourite to take over the presidency. Mutambara reportedly pulled out of the race
Mutambara to lead a faction against Ncube, Coltart’s political future hanging in the balance
The Zimbabwe Mail www.thezimbabwemail.com 20 December 2010 In a bizarre defiance, the outgoing MDC-M President Professor Arthur Mutambara has insisted he may contest as Presidential candidate in 2011 general elections amid reports of bitter infighting and skulduggery that have cost leading member of the MDC-W, Education Minister David Coltart his position from the party. For
Welshman Ncube for president of MDC M
Standard By Nqaba Matshazi 19 December 2010 THE red carpet has all but been rolled out for Welshman Ncube, who is now set to assume the presidency of the smaller faction of the MDC without a contest. Incumbent leader, Arthur Mutambara pulled out of the race after the Harare province endorsed Ncube’s candidacy amid revelations
Ibumba festival roars into life in Bulawayo
Standard By Lesley Moyo 19 December 2010 BULAWAYO — Makokoba reverberated to the sounds of the African drum and marimba on Wednesday night as the township-based Ibumba International Festival kicked off full of promise. Over 100 invited guests filled up Stanley Hall, the main venue of the festival and were captivated by the performances from
Give me strong contacts, not weak links!
Newsday 18 December 2010 By Rejoice Ngwenya The pathetic Zanu PF caravan of jocular politics never ceases to amaze me. These fellows need urgent psycho-therapy. Do they take us for brainless buffoons? Says “a top official in the Attorney-General’s officeâ€, according to a report on the Zimbabwe situation: “ The people of Zimbabwe should not
Coltart salutes talent at Ibumba Festival
Newsday 17 December 2010 By Khanyile Mlotshwa Bulawayo has amazing artistic talent that needs to be given a chance to shine, Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister David Coltart has said. The minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 13th edition of the annual Ibumba International Arts Festival at Stanley Hall on Wednesday
School fees not going up: Minister Coltart
Chonicle 17 December 2010 Chronicle Reporter THE Government will not increase school fees next year because it wants education to remain affordable to every Zimbabwean, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday. In a telephone interview, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, David Coltart, said the Government would prefer a situation where schools reduced levies,