Howard racing time in ICC presidential bid
The Australian 26 June 2010 By Malcolm Conn JOHN Howard still does not have the numbers to become president-elect of the International Cricket Council just days before its meeting. As increasingly frantic and embarrassed officials step up backroom diplomatic efforts to try to avoid a major meltdown, serious concerns remain that the former prime minister’s
Zimbabwe Cricket breaks silence on Howard candidacy
Zimbabwe Independent By Associated Press 25 June 2010 ZIMBABWE Cricket officials said yesterday they met with former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a long-time critic of Zimbabwe and cricket in the country, and reached a ‘’better understanding’’ with him on the future of the sport. But Ozias Bvute, managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket, stopped short
No chance to prepare for the future
Newsday 24 June 2010 Chenai Moyo, (18) is confident she would have passed the examinations at her school in Harare, but for two years in a row there was no money; now she has to fend for the family and depends on an older man for support. “I couldn’t register for examinations last year (2009)
Howard embraces cricket diplomacy
ABC 24 June 2010 It took extraordinary circumstances – and a rare diplomat – to arrange John Howard’s surprising visit to strife-torn Zimbabwe. By travelling there, Howard might just have demonstrated a grasp of cricketing realpolitik that will set him on the path towards a fruitful term as International Cricket Council president. Given his lengthy
Exams: Beam comes to poor students’ rescue
Herald 24 June 2010 By Felex Share Government will assist all eligible needy candidates who failed to register for the November 2010 public examinations, a Cabinet minister has said. In addition, the State has released US$1,8 million for candidates under the Basic Education Assistance Module. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart yesterday said
Howard meets ICC foes
The Age By Chloe Saltou June 24, 2010 JOHN Howard last night came face to face with the two Zimbabwean cricket officials who have sought to undermine his bid for International Cricket Council office, in an effort to save his beleaguered nomination. Howard put his diplomatic powers to the ultimate test at a landmark meeting
John Howard in desperate dash to Africa over ICC job
The Australian By Malcolm Conn 24 June 2010 JOHN Howard was attempting to salvage his nomination for the International Cricket Council presidency. Howard will attempt to prevent the game’s administration from sliding into chaos by meeting hostile Zimbabwe Cricket officials in Harare last night. Howard and Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke secretly flew to Zimbabwe
John Howard bats on for ICC top job
The Herald Sun By Ben Dorries 24 June 2010 AUSTRALIA last night denied it had brokered a deal to support Zimbabwe’s comeback to Test cricket as a sweetener for the troubled nation not blocking former prime minister John Howard’s rise to cricket’s top job. Howard and Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke were bunkered down with
Zimbabwe Cricket to Meet Over Howard’s Nomination
The Herald By Eddie Chikamhi 24 June 2010 Harare — THE Zimbabwe Cricket board is expected to meet this week to come up with a stance on former Australian primier John Howard’s nomination for the International Cricket Council vice-presidency. Howard who was in the country yesterday, accompanied by the Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke met Zimbabwe
Ex-Aussie PM seeks Zim support
Herald 23 June 2010 By Tendai Mugabe and Farirai Machivenyika Former Australian prime minister John Howard is in Zimbabwe to solicit support for his bid to become the next International Cricket Council president. According to Immigration Department sources, Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart picked up Mr Howard at the Harare Interna-tional Airport