“Democratic Elections and Election Fraud in Africa – A Zimbabwean perspective with continental implications”
Speech given at a Conference on 
Democratic Elections and Risk of fraud in Africa by Senator David Coltart Brussels 1st April 2014 “The State is an instrument in the hands of the ruling class, used to break the resistance of the adversaries of that class†Joseph Stalin 1924 I was part of an international team
‘ZC misused ICC loan’
The Herald 4th March 2014 By Tristan Holme and Liam Brickhill A PROTEST over salaries by Zimbabwe’s cricketers has again brought to the fore Zimbabwe Cricket’s financial problems, which have continued despite at least US$9 million being loaned by the ICC to the board. ESPNcricinfo can reveal that one reason for the financial mess is that
Beam sidelines disabled, secondary pupils
Sunday News 2nd March 2014 By Vusumuzi Dube and Kay Kaseke Sunday News Reporters DESPITE the recent unveiling of a $10 million boost for the Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam), it has since emerged that the money falls far short of the funding required, amid revelations that secondary schoolchildren and a number of pupils living
Teachers Forced to Formulate Zanu PF Structures
www.zimeye.org By Dumisani Ndlovu 1st March 2013 The Zanu PF district leadership in Shurugwi is reportedly fanning terror in ward 21 of Shrurugwi South Constituency forcing teachers to formulate local liberation party structures. Kashambe primary, Dorset primary and secondary schools are said to be the most affected. The move has brought hyper-critics from local leaders
Early marriage robs girls of their future
The Zimbabwean 26th February 2014 By Thomas Madhuku Sixteen-year-old Mariah Myambo had always dreamt of getting a degree, finding a good job and then marrying someone she loved. THOMAS MADHUKU hears how many young girls are being denied the future they so desperately wanted. The death of Mariah’s parents in 2011 changed everything for the young
Local education system in doldrums
Zimbabwe Independent 21st February 2014 By Wongai Zhangazha Ordinary ‘O’ Level results have always generated a lot of interest and inevitably debate over the pass rates which largely reflect the health of the sector. In the current results the top 10 schools were mostly mission ones with Monte Cassino Secondary school (100%) leading the pack,
Maintaining the Mugabe lifestyle
The Mercury By Peta Thornycroft 20th February 2014 As he turns 90, Zimbabwe’s plundering president is still adept at feathering his family nest, writes Peta Thornycroft. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who turns 90 on Friday is busy with two matters close to his heart: his daughter’s wedding, and the game he has played all his
Goals Coming Out Of The Net After Elections
Financial Gazette 20th February 2014 By Maggie Mzumara CIVIL servants are finding that the ball did not find the net in their quest for salary increments. For now the promised poverty datum line (PDL)-adjusted salaries remain a mirage. In the heat of the moment, at the very height of political desperation, precariously riding on the
Robert Mugabe’s lavish 90th birthday plans decried as Zimbabwe struggles
The Guardian 19th February 2014 By David Smith, Africa Correspondent A costly celebration, criticised as cultism and hero worship, comes at a time of heavy job losses and slowing economic growth. Plans for a lavish $1m (£600,000) celebration of Zimbabwean presidentRobert Mugabe‘s 90th birthday have been condemned as the country lurches towards another financial crisis.
Zanu PF spin doctor suffers backlash over ‘O’ Level results
Southern Eye 14th February 2014 By Ndudzo Tshuma, Staff Reporter ZANU PF deputy director of information and publicity Psychology Maziwisa yesterday attracted the ire of ordinary Zimbabweans on social media when he blamed former Education minister David Coltart for the poor Ordinary Level results. Writing on his Facebook page, Maziwisa lambasted Coltart for the 2%