Zimbabwe Rights Situation “Precarious” – Amnesty
Radiovop Reuters 18 June 2009 HARARE, June 18 2009 – Zimbabwe’s government has failed to improve its human rights record but Western donors should not use that as a reason to hold back aid, Amnesty International said on Thursday. “Although the level of political violence is significantly less compared to last year, the human rights
Officials try to block Mugabe meeting with Amnesty International’s secretary general Irene Khan
Afrik.com Wednesday 17 June 2009 By Alice Chimora Amnesty International’s secretary general Irene Khan who is in Zimbabwe has not yet met with President Robert Mugabe as their meeting is awaiting approval from the President’s staff. They are afraid she could ask “damaging questions” It emerged today that there is growing worry in the presidency
Zimbabwe Teachers Charge ZANU-PF Youth Militants Setting Up in Schools
VOA By Patience Rusere, Washington 16 June 2009 The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe said Tuesday that youth militants of the ZANU-PF party of President Robert Mugabe have set up bases in rural schools in a worrisome repeat of activities that occurred during last year’s period of post-election violence. Sources said there has been no
Iranians Give Maize Meal to Needy Students
The Herald 16 June 2009 Harare — THE Iranian Embassy yesterday donated 22 tonnes of maize meal to disadvantaged students in the country. Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart received the consignment at Ira-Zim Textiles complex in Chitungwiza from Iranian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Rasoul Momeni. Ambassador Momeni said the donation was in
Book Fair Comes Alive Again
The Standard By Beaven Tapureta 14 June 2009 THE Zimbabwe International Book Fair returns to the Harare Gardens at the end of July with Professor Hope Sadza, the Vice-Chancellor of Women’s University in Africa, set to provide the keynote address. The ZIBF will run from July 27 to August 1, under the theme “Reading and
Failed pupils to proceed to Lower Sixth
The Chronicle Chronicle Reporter 13 June 2009 THE Government has finally given in to pressure from both parents and school authorities to allow pupils that failed last year’s Ordinary Level examinations to continue with Lower Sixth lessons while they write supplementary examinations. In an interview yesterday, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Senator
Zim records low Ordinary Level pass rate
Zimbabwe Telegraph By GETRUDE GUMEDE Published: June 12, 2009 ZIMBABWE-BULAWAYO-Zimbabwe recorded one of the worst Ordinary Level pass rate in the history of the country prompting the government to allow pupils who failed last year’s Ordinary Level examinations to continue with Lower Sixth lessons and write supplementary examinations Zimbabwe Telegraph Reports. Minister of Education, Sport,
Teachers Raise Alarm As Schools Register Failed A Level Students
Radio VOP 12 June 2009 HARARE, – The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) is alarmed that schools have registered failed A Level Students, a situation which will seriously compromise Zimbabwe’s education standards. The government early this year gave schools the go ahead to enrol A Level students, using mid term results. In an interview
Everyone has duty in constitution-making
The Chronicle 11 June 2009 Political Editor THE dust is beginning to settle following the fierce debate that erupted over the process of drafting the Constitution of Zimbabwe. It should be borne in mind that Zimbabwe is using the Lancaster House Constitution of 1979, which was basically a negotiated political settlement that did not necessarily
‘Eject O-Level failures’
The Herald Herald Reporter 11 June 2009 GOVERNMENT has maintained that Ordinary Level failures who were already attending Advanced Level classes before their results were released will be ejected. In an interview on Tuesday, Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart said the Government had not changed its position and schools should adhere to