New civil service salary structure out soon
Sunday News 10 January 2010 By Vusumuzi Dube and Bhekizulu Tshuma SALARY negotiations between Government and representatives of Government workers including teachers are going on well and an announcement is imminent regarding the new pay structure for the civil service, a Cabinet minister has said. In an interview ahead of the opening of schools last
First Term 2010: Hoping for the best
Sunday Mail Editorial 10th January 2010 ON Tuesday, “it’s back to school†and after the chaos that has characterised the opening of schools in previous years, will all the parties concerned please ensure that this first school term in 2010 will be an enjoyable one for our innocent children. Already we have heard very disturbing
Zimbabwe dismiss New Zealand’s health claims
Cricinfo January 8, 2010 The Zimbabwean government has dismissed suggestions made by New Zealand Cricket that its tour later this year might be called off because of concerns over the health facilities in Zimbabwe. NZC’s chief executive Justin Vaughan and New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association head Heath Mills both spoke out about the “the collapse
Centres of Excellence for Needy Children – Coltart
Zimbabwe Independent By Faith Zaba 8th January 2010 Education minister David Coltart wants to set up 20 academic centres of excellence this year to cater for bright disadvantaged children who will receive full scholarships. Coltart told the Zimbabwe Independent this week that two such centres would be established in each province with the best education
Health no Reason why Kiwis Can’t Tour — Coltart
Zimbabwe Independent By Enock Muchinjo 8th January 2010 Zimbabwe’s inclusive government has dismissed the New Zealand cricket board’s health fears which could, for the second time in as many years, prevent their team from touring here in July. Reports in the international media last week said the New Zealanders are likely to pull out of
Teachers threaten strike over pay
SW Radio Africa By Lance Guma 8 January 2010 Teachers have threatened to go on strike if their salaries are not raised to US$600 per month from the current US$150. The President of the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) Takavafira Zhou said their members would not turn up for work next week if they
Ministry to probe misconduct in boxing
The Herald By Fatima Bulla 8th January 2010 Government has revealed that it will soon task the Sport and Recreation Commission to look into allegations of misconduct within the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart said although he would not directly deal with the matter, he
Parents blast Trust schools
The Herald 7th January 2010 Parents and guardians with children attending private schools in Harare have blasted the school authorities for charging outrageous fees without any justification in a stabilising economy. Most parents yesterday said Government had let loose most schools that were hiding behind the “private school” tag to justify their outrageous fee hikes
Grade 7 results out tomorrow
The Herald 7th January 2010 Grade Seven results will be out tomorrow while marking of Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations started on Monday, Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart said yesterday. He said Zimsec officials had assured him that Grade Seven results would “definitely” be out tomorrow. The Minister said Government provided money
Teachers’ pay incentives to continue: Coltart
The Herald By Felex Share 6th January 2010 THE payment of incentives to teachers by parents will continue until Government is able to offer them viable salaries, Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart said yesterday. However, Minister Coltart warned school authorities to involve parents in coming up with the incentives to avoid gross