Mudenge – a pariah in his Ministry?

Zimbabwean 07 June 2010 By Manifest Jabuli and Matshelela Nyoni (University of Zimbabwe students) The name Mudenge of late is synonymous with the ZANU PF politburo title of secretary for external affairs than that of Government Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education. In relation to yester year situation in the higher and tertiary education the

State of the Education sector

The Zimbabwean 7 June 2010 By Students Solidarity Trust (Solidary) General Comment Zimbabwe’s higher and tertiary education is still reeling in a myriad of problems hinged on underfunding by the government. Provision of education is universally the prime responsibility of the government yet the current inclusive government has a lackadaisical approach to the everyday challenges

NAAZ, ZOC sort out your problems!

Sunday News 6 June 2010 Talking sport with Phineas Mukwazo OVER the years Zimbabwean athletes have carried the Zimbabwean flag with pride when participating both regional and internationally. Some of the world-acclaimed athletes who come to mind in that regard are Brian Dzingai, Lewis Banda, Tendai Chimusasa, Savieri Ngidhi, Cuthbert Nyasango, Samukeliso Moyo, Young Talkmore

Confusion Over O, A-Level Exam Deadline

Herald June 4 2010 Harare — Confusion surrounds the November 2010 Ordinary and Advanced level examination registration deadline, with senior Government officials yesterday issuing conflicting statements. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart said Government had extended the deadline for students under the Basic Education Assistance Module. However, his Deputy Lazarus Dokora said the

Brazil visit gives Zimbabwe chance to celebrate

Associated Press By Enoch Muchinjo 3 June 2010 HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Brazil’s World Cup players gave Zimbabweans a rare chance to celebrate Wednesday, as fans filled the National Sports Stadium to watch stars like Kaka and Robinho play the African nation in a friendly. Almost 60,000 supporters, some wearing bright yellow Brazil shirts, saw

Czech Republic to hand over Kolobeja

Chronicle 2 June 2010 Czech Republic Embassy will hand over the book, Kolobeja written by historian Pathisa Nyathi to the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture. The Minister of Education Sport, Arts and Culture, Senator David Coltart, will receive the book from the Ambassador of Czech Republic to Zimbabwe at the National Gallery of

Brazil bring rare good news to Zimbabwe

Fox News 2 June 2010 By Barry Moody HARARE (Reuters) – Brazil’s Samba Boys brought joy to long-suffering Zimbabwe on Wednesday, causing euphoria on the streets despite inflicting defeat on the home side in a World Cup warm-up match. Zimbabwe has been tormented by a decade of economic collapse, political crisis, violence and isolation and

Samba Boys in town

Herald 2 June 2010 By Petros Kausiyo, Sydney Kawadza and Innocent Ruw World soccer heavyweights Brazil arrived in Harare last night for their high-profile international friendly against Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon. The Samba Boys touched down at the Harare International Airport to a welcome befitting of five-time world champions by

Zimbabwe scores World Cup coup with Zimbabwe-Brazil football match

Guardian By David Smith 2 June 2010 Despite criticisms of the cost, country enjoys a day of footballing spectacle in Harare He will probably talk about it for decades, perhaps long after even Robert Mugabe is gone. Shaun Munemo had a day to remember today – the day Brazil came to play. The six-year-old and his mother,

Govt must act on school fees, levies

Sunday Mail 30 May 2010 By F. Madaya We greatly appreciate the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture’s efforts to reduce school fees in Government schools, but this should not end there. Schools now demand huge levies from parents. The minister is the one who regulates the conduct of both Government and private schools