Will minority languages get due recognition?
Southern Eye By Divine Dube 3 September 2013 CIVIC groups have warned that the incoming government might not have the political will to promote and advance minority languages as enshrined in the new Constitution. Zimbabwe Indigenous Languages Promotion Association (Zilpa), an independent association that promotes ethnic languages rights, has been clamouring for the recognition of
Coltart’s successor has big shoes to fill
Southern Eye By Southern Eye Reporter 3 September 2013 PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is this week expected to announce his new Cabinet and it is almost certain that he would appoint a new Education, Sport, Arts and Culture minister. Mugabe has described his outgoing Cabinet as the worst he has presided over since the country’s independence
Coltart passes the baton
News Day By Nduduzo Tshuma 2 September 2013 OUTGOING Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart has urged the new Zanu PF government to retain the Education Transition Fund (ETF), which he said was instrumental in reviving the country’s education sector. President Robert Mugabe is expected to announce a new Cabinet this week
I still have a dream — Coltart
News Day Guest Column with David Coltart 2 September 2013 August 28 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream†speech. He has always been one of my heroes and I have taken great inspiration from his speeches for many decades. While rereading his “I have a dream†speech, it
Ndlovu challenges new govt
The Zimbabwean By Mkhululi Chimoio 28 August 2013 Former national team rugby player Likang Ndlovu has challenged the new government to revive the waning standards of the game in the country. “Whoever will be appointed Minister of Sports should cast his net wider and turn around the fortunes of our rugby, which is now almost
I still have a dream
Southern Eye 28 August 2013 August 28 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s I have a dream speech. He has always been one of my heroes and I have taken great inspiration from his speeches for many decades. While rereading his I have a dream speech it struck me that it applies
Why the obsession with cricket Coltart?
The Herald By Isabel Mutekwa 28 August 2013 DURING his term as Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, David Coltart, concentrated on cricket affairs he was dubbed the Minister of Cricket. Unless President Mugabe re-appoints him to that same portfolio in the next Cabinet, Coltart is the outgoing Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister. But apparently
We need to have realistic expectations for Zimbabwe – Coltart
ESPN Cricinfo 24 August 2013 I spoke to Firdose Moonda a few days ago and we discussed many aspects of cricket in Zimbabwe. We spoke about the future of the sport, the financial issues as well as the change that we have seen over the last decade and how there is a need for our
Zimbabwe should ensure players don’t walk away – Coltart
ESPN Cricinfo By ESPN Cricinfo Reporter 24 August 2013 David Coltart, Zimbabwe’s former minister of sport, said that cricket in the country is now in a critical state, following a financial crisis which almost resulted in a boycott from the players. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Coltart said that Zimbabwe Cricket was nearly $15-18 million
Zimbabweans not that daft !
The Zimbabwe Independent By Sokwanele 23 August 2013 If these elections were won by Zanu PF freely and fairly in a clean democratic contest, then I would respect them. If you believe in democracy as powerfully as I do then you are honour-bound to “take the rough with the smoothâ€. A Zanu PF victory would