Sikhanyiso Ndlovu Dies
The Herald 16 September 2015 ZANU-PF Politburo member Cde Sikhanyiso “Duke” Ndlovu, who died yesterday morning, has been described as a dedicated liberation icon, educationist and a champion for development. Cde Ndlovu (78), died at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo after an asthma attack and subsequent stroke last week. Former Midlands governor and zanu-pf Politburo
Statement by Senator David Coltart regarding Zimbabwe’s breach of UNESCO’s Florence Agreement
Statement by Senator David Coltart regarding Zimbabwe’s breach of UNESCO’s Florence Agreement September 15 2015 On December 1 1998 Zimbabwe signed and ratified UNESCO’s “Florence Agreement” – the agreement “on the importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials”. Proof of Zimbabwe’s ratification is found on the UNESCO web site at the following link: http://www.unesco.org/eri/la/convention.asp?KO=12074&language=E&order=alpha Article
Tsvangirai sings Mujuru praises
Newsday 11 September 2015 By Richard Chidza/ Moses Matenga OPPOSITION MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has hailed former Vice-President Joice Mujuru’s “bold step†to re-enter the political fray, this time as an opposition politician. “For us, the fact that liberation struggle icons have joined the opposition in articulating what Zimbabweans have been hoping for all these
Kirsty Grabs Gold
The Herald 10 September 2015 ZIMBABWE’S swimming icon Kirsty Coventry reasserted her claim as the best female African swimmer of all time when she grabbed the first gold medal for her country at the on-going 2015 African Games in Congo Brazzaville on Tuesday night. The 2015 African Games continued with yet more wins for the
Kirsty Coventry wins Gold in All Africa Games
VOA 8 September 2015 Zimbabwe’s swimming sensation, Kirsty Coventry, won gold in the 100 metre backstroke event Tuesday evening in the All Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville. According to former Sport Minister David Coltart’s post on Facebook, the Zimbabwean is set to participate in other swimming events on Thursday and Friday. This could not be
Uncertain times for education sector
The Standard Editorial September 6 2015 The third term of the school calendar begins this week amid growing uncertainty fuelled by the government’s shadowy audit of the civil service and the deteriorating economy punctuated by massive job losses. The cash-strapped government is under pressure to reduce its wage bill, which it says accounts for over
Remember the other victims too
The Zimbabwean Opinion August 27 2015 It is a noble thing that human rights defenders, clergymen, political parties and other like-minded stakeholders have kept the abduction of Itai Dzamara alive by holding prayer meetings for him in different parts of the country. It is also laudable that diplomats continue to issue statements to remind President
Target ghost workers, not qualified teachers
Newsday Opinion August 24 2015 THE government is under pressure to reduce its wage bill, but this should be done in a fair and transparent manner. Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa announced that Treasury wanted to cut the share of civil servants salaries by half from about 83% to 40% of the National Budget. The expenditure
Mugabe Attacks Killer of Cecil The Lion, Illegal Hunters
VOA News August 10 2015 WASHINGTON DC Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Monday said foreign vandals were responsible for the death of the country’s famous lion, Cecil. Addressing thousands of people gathered to honor the country’s heroes at the national shrine, Mr. Mugabe said Zimbabweans had failed in their responsibility to protect Cecil, who was
Captive Zimbabwean lioness killed by other lions
News 24 August 4 2015 Harare – A lioness being raised in captivity in Zimbabwe has been killed by other lions in her enclosure, a well-known private game park announced on Tuesday. Thembile’s attackers had lived with her “for a long period”, said Antelope Park. The park, which is near the central city of Gweru,