Schools defy Government directive on fees
The Herald 26 May 2009 Herald Reporters SCHOOL heads from across the country have come under fire from parents for charging fees way above those stipulated by Government. Some schools in areas like Gutu were last week sending students away for non-payment of fees. A visit by The Herald to rural schools like Vumba, Chekure,
Returning teachers frustrated
Zimonline.co.za By Lizwe Sebatha Tuesday 26 May 2009 BULAWAYO — Only 300 out of 6 000 qualified teachers who had quit the profession but want to return to their old jobs have been able to do so, the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) said Monday. Union secretary general Raymond Majongwe blamed bureaucratic delays at
Minister, ambassadors, endorse 530M 2010WC banner
Newsnet Tuesday 26 May 2009 The “Africa Speaks†530M banner which will be displayed in South Africa during the World Cup received a boost after seventeen ambassadors serving in the country endorsed it, effectively committing ten artists from their respective countries to come and also put their works on their banner. The “Africa Speaks†530M
Unity govt making good progress: Tsvangirai
Zimonline By Own Correspondent Monday 25 May 2009 Zimbabwe’s new unity government reached its 100th day milestone on 22 May 2009. Morgan Tsvangirai, the firebrand former opposition leader, who won the first round of balloting in March 2008 but who subsequently negotiated a government of national unity (GNU) with Robert Mugabe after the latter’s bloody
Supa Mandiwanzira’s interviewing skills are disgusting
The Standard SMS page 24 May 2009 Disgusting SUPA Mandiwanzira’s interviewing skills are disgusting, especially when he is interviewing people who are not from Zanu PF. He makes some daft interjections and remarks. His recent interview with Senator David Coltart, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture is a clear example. He dulls all
First teachers ready to leave for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Times May 23, 2009 By Mxolisi Ncube JOHANNESBURG – The first bus-load of South African-based Zimbabwean professionals will be repatriated Wednesday, a humanitarian organization has revealed. The Southern African Women for Immigration Affairs (SAWIMA), which is co-coordinating the repatriation of the professional, told The Zimbabwe Times Saturday morning that the International Organisation for Migration
Zim loses 20 000 teachers in two years
Zimonline By Nqobizitha Khumalo Saturday 23 May 2009 BULAWAYO – More than 20 000 teachers left Zimbabwe over the past two years alone, disgruntled by poor salaries and working conditions, Education Minister David Coltart said on Friday. Coltart, who has worked hard to try to revive Zimbabwe’s once envied public education sector, also lamented dilapidated
2008 A-Level examination results finally out
The Herald 23 May 2009 Herald Reporter RESULTS for the November 2008 Advanced Level examinations are finally out, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council said yesterday. Zimsec information and public relations manager Mr Ezekiel Pasipamire said candidates could start collecting results from their respective centres on Tuesday next week. “As the Minister (David Coltart) said, the
Civil servants demonstrate over US$100
Herald 23 May 2009 CIVIL servants in Harare took to the streets yesterday, demanding to be paid “real salaries”, warning Government they would embark on industrial action if their grievances are not addressed promptly. Riot police had to be deployed to stop the placard-waving disgruntled workers from marching to the offices of the ministries of
Government needs support in school’s infrastructure rehabilitation
Newsnet Saturday 23 May 2009 Government has called on the private sector to partner it in the rehabilitation of school’s infrastructure. Government has called on the private sector to partner it in the rehabilitation of school’s infrastructure. Speaking after officiating at the launch of a programme meant to restore confidence in country’s education system, the