Mugabe Refused Hero Status for MDC Leader
VOA by Peta Thornycroft 25 August 2010 The two Movement for Democratic Change parties have united in anger against Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s refusal to accord national hero status to Gibson Sibanda, a founding MDC leader who died earlier this week. Gibson Sibanda, who died at age 66 in his home city, Bulawayo, was a
Zimbabwe seeks closer ties with Edinburgh festivals
The Scotsman by Staff Writer 24 August 2010 Zimbabwe’s culture minister has called for forging new ties between festivals in Edinburgh and his country’s major cities of Harare and Bulawayo. “I think that the Harare International Festival of Arts has got a lot to learn from the Edinburgh Festival,” said David Coltart, a founding figure
Festival of Politics report
Christian Allard.org 23 August 2010 I went with great expectations to a session of the Festival of Politics at Holyrood last Saturday to listen to a debate on Scotland’s possible role in bringing those involved in conflict to the negotiating table and facilitating peace agreements. David Coltart, Minister for Education for the MDC Party in
Gillespie and Donald start Zimbabwe stints
Sydney Morning Herald by Staff Writer 19 August 2010 Former Test fast bowlers Jason Gillespie of Australia and South African Allan Donald are happy to start coaching in Zimbabwean domestic cricket and are looking forward to helping rebuild the sport in the African country. The pair were presented on Wednesday as head coaches of franchises
Textbook bonanza for schools in Zimbabwe
Timeslive.co.za By Vladimir Mzaca 22 August 2010 Primary education in Zimbabwe is to get a shot in the arm with the distribution of 13million textbooks. The textbooks have been made available through the Basic Assistance Module (Beam) programme between the Zimbabwean government and the United National International Children’s Emergency Fund. Funding was made available though the Education
Holyrood becomes festival venue
BBC 17 August 2010 The Scottish Parliament is becoming an Edinburgh festival venue, with appearances from political figures such as former deputy PM John Prescott and Tory MP Sir Malcolm Rifkind. The Festival of Politics, which runs at Holyrood until Saturday, is now in its sixth year. It features 47 events, which are held in
Olonga asks for renewal of ties with Zimbabwe
Cricinfo Staff Writer 16 August 2010 Henry Olonga, the former Zimabwe fast bowler who famously protested against the Mugabe regime during the 2003 World Cup, has called for renewed cricketing ties with his country ahead of proposed visits by the Scotland and Ireland teams. Olonga moved to London after a black arm-band protest during the World
Government secures 13 million school textbooks
Sunday News by Sunday News Reporter 15 August 2010 The Government has sourced 13 million textbooks for primary and secondary school pupils countrywide as part of its continued effort to counter the shortage of resources in the education sector. In an interview, Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) focal person, Mr Godfrey Mudzengerere, said the Ministry
Beyond Borders discussion on Zimbabwe: David Coltart, Henry Olonga and Magnus Linklater
www.vimeo.com 15 August 2010 By Beyond Borders Zimbabwe MDC Minister of Culture, David Coltart, and Zimbabwe’s first ever black test cricketer, Henry Olonga, join Magnus Linklater to consider Zimbabwe’s future. View the video at http://www.vimeo.com/17667867 .
Did I Really Do That?
Wisden Cricketer by Emma John 11 August 2010 Henry Olonga was the man who, alongside Andy Flower, risked everything standing up to Robert Mugabe at the 2003 World Cup. Now he’s ready to tell his story. For those of a nervous disposition, Henry Olonga needs to carry a health warning. Within minutes of meeting him, he has demanded