Distribution of key school supplies starts in Zimbabwe with UN and donor support
www.un.org UN News Centre 8 September 2010 A major distribution of school supplies got under way today across Zimbabwe in an effort by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Government and international donors to ensure that every primary school student receives a textbook for all core subjects. All 5,575 primary schools in Zimbabwe will
The Festival of Politics – David Coltart and others discuss mediating conflict
BBC 8th September 2010 Former Defence Secretary Des Browne, Zimbabwean Education Minister David Coltart, former UK diplomat Martin Griffiths, and Sir Menzies Campbell MP discuss conflict mediation on the  21 August 2010 in the Scottish Parliament. The link is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00tr62y/The_Festival_of_Politics_2010_Mediating_Conflict/ Regrettably it appears that the link cannot be accessed outside the united Kingdom.
Govt committed to economic recovery: PM
ZBC www.zbc.co.zw 8 September 2010 Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has reiterated the inclusive government’s commitment and determination to deliver on its promises and to rebuild the economy. Addressing guests at the launch of the Education Transition Fund, Mr. Tsvangirai said the inclusive government was formed on a commitment to stabilise the economy and to restore basic
Schools bar Pupils over Fees and Levies
ZBC www.gta.gov.zw 8 September 2010 SEVERAL schools in Harare yesterday barred pupils who have not paid third term fees and levies from attending classes. The situation, however, is particularly dire in rural areas where schools reportedly face closure as more than 25 000 temporary teachers have not resumed work following a Treasury directive to terminate
Incentives to stay — Coltart
Newsday By Fortune Moyo 6 September 2010 With just a day to go before schools open, there is confusion on the payment of teacher incentives by parents as education officials have dismissed the practice as tantamount to corruption. This is a stark contrast to Education minister David Coltart’s assertion that incentives should stay as they
Deputy Minister and members of the President’s Office forced to flee fire at Ministry of Education offices
Radiovop 6 September 2010 Harare, September 6, 2010 -There was drama on Monday morning at the Ministry of Education, Sports, Arts and Culture headquarters in Harare when the Deputy Minister of Education, members of the President’s office who were visiting, senior officials and the entire staff stampeded to get out of 18-floor building after a malfunctioning elevator developed
Zimbabwe bids to host 2016 Nations Cup
Standard 5 September 2010 TEN years after the 2000 African Cup of Nations was painfully taken away, Zimbabwe are now bidding to host the 2016 Africa Cup of Nations. Zifa president Cuthbert Dube said the association had submitted their application for the 2016 tournament having failed in 2000 and 2004 to host Africa’s biggest football
A night out with Brian Lara
Standard By Nigel Matongorere 5 September 2010 WEST Indies cricket legend Brian Lara turned the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) CBZ Awards 2010 into a one-man show on Friday night in Harare. From the moment it was announced that he was going to grace the ceremony this was going to be the “Brian Lara Show†all over.
Coltart should smell the sewerage…..and my response!
Zimbabwean By J.L. (Willy) Robinson 5 September 2010 EDITOR – The Minister of Education recently commented on BBC Hardrive (sic) that he believes that sanctions on the few hundred Zanu (PF) heavies should now be lifted. This might be commendable, but I do believe that it would need to be done as a trade off
Battle of Monrovia
Herald 4 September 2010 By Roy Matiki EDUCATION, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart has challenged the new Zifa board to bring back the confidence of stakeholders by running the game professionally. Addressing guests at the official launch of the 2012 African Cup of Nations campaign on Thursday night, Coltart said one of the