No time for false nationalism
News Day By Conway Tutani 23 August 2013 Losing elections in 2008 lit a fire under Zanu PF. They were jolted into action after getting singed (kubvuraudzwa/ukufuswa). The proud cock almost lost all its feathers. Zanu PF sharpened their claws this time around, splashing millions of dollars on their campaign. This was mind-boggling expenditure considering
Coltart speaks out on electoral breaches
Radio Dialogue By Lulu Brenda Harris 23 August 2013 Former education minister, Senator David Coltart, has spoken out on the “serious†electoral breaches of both the Constitution and Electoral Law he observed during the election period, which may shed light on concerns centering on the credibility of the just ended elections. Speaking at the Bulawayo Press
Can Zimbabwe rise above their troubles?
ESPN Cricinfo By Firdose Moonda 22 August 2013 In between threats of a boycott, the formation of a players’ union and the retirement of a key player, Zimbabwe also have to play some cricket. A two-T20, three-ODI and two-Test series against Pakistan will challenge everything from their skills to their resolve, and could be a
As Jarvis says goodbye
The Herald By Robson Sharuko 20 August 2013 KYLE Jarvis became the latest high-profile cricketer to turn his back on Zimbabwe and sign for an English county side saying the pay dispute was the last straw that convinced him to take his talents elsewhere.Craig Ervine rejected a winter contract to play club cricket in England
Govt must invest in education: Coltart
The Zimbabwean By Edgar Gweshe 20 August 2013 The new government needs to ensure “massive†investment in the education sector to guard against further deterioration of standards, outgoing Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, David Coltart, has said. Coltart said the education sector was critical to the development of the country hence the need
National Youth Games begin
News Day By Sukoluhle Mthethwa 19 August 2013 BULAWAYO Metropolitan Province Resident Minister and Governor Ambassador Cain Mathema yesterday officially opened the 11th edition of the Zimbabwe National Youth Games in a colourful ceremony held at White City Stadium in Bulawayo. Mathema read a speech on behalf of the Minister of the Education, Sport, Arts
San cry out for govt help
Southern Eye By Southern Eye Reporter 19 August 2013 THE government has been urged to urgently look into the plight of the San community who are wallowing in poverty. The San, popularly known as the Tshara-Tshwao or Khoi-khoi gathered at Gariya Dam in Tsholotsho on Saturday to celebrate the United Nations International Day of the
Lancashire offer was just irresistible, says Jarvis
The Herald By Jeff Murimbechi 19 August 2013 ZIMBABWE’S right arm fast bowler Kyle Jarvis has revealed that after turning down a number of overseas offers, he could not resist the three-year offer from English County cricket side, Lancashire, and the chance to play on the Twenty20 circuit around the globe. The 24-year-old seamer, one
Youth Games kick off
Southern Eye By Sukoluhle Mthethwa and Fortune Mbele 19 July 2013 BULAWAYO Metropolitan Province resident minister and governor ambassador Cain Mathema yesterday officially opened the 11th edition of the Zimbabwe National Youth Games in a colourful ceremony held at White City Stadium. Mathema read a speech on behalf of the Education, Sport, Arts and Culture
PTUZ fights for political relevance
News Day By Veneranda Langa 19 August 2013 Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) secretary-general Raymond Majongwe (RM) says he is not interested in forming a political party yet as he has other major things to achieve at the PTUZ and in his private life. The following are excerpts of an interview with NewsDay Senior