Midlands rural school- children destined to fail
Southern Eye By Blessed Mhlanga 8 July 2013 KWEKWE — Most students in rural schools are condemned to failure owing to the government’s neglect of schools and nonexistence of infrastructure to support learning in most of the institutions. At Zibomvu Secondary School, with an enrolment of 198 students, only one classroom block stands as part
Dabengwa, Ncube alliance shakes July 31 campaign
Southern Eye By Njabulo Ncube 7 July 2013 THE MDC and Zapu election pact unveiled on Friday has added impetus for a grand coalition against President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF party ahead of the watershed June 31 elections. Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa and his MDC counterpart Welshman Ncube told journalists in Bulawayo that
Zapu, MDC in maiden rally
Southern Eye By Silas Nkala 7 July 2013 ZAPU yesterday launched its July 31 election manifesto at Stanley Square in Bulawayo where MDC leader Welshman Ncube was a key speaker. MDC and Zapu on Friday sealed an election pact that will see the two parties helping each other during the harmonised polls. Zapu president Dumiso
Battle lines drawn
The Sunday Mail By Sunday Mail Reporter 7 July 2013 Following the sitting of the Nomination Court almost a fortnight ago, all candidates who will square off in parliamentary elections on July 31 are already preparing for the race. Whether favoured contenders will crumble, pretenders pummelled and victors bask in glory will be determined on
Two days left, people still trying to register
Daily News By Wendy Muperi 7 July 2013 HARARE – With two days left before the curtain comes down on the second voter registration exercise, frustration continues to characterise the process as centres continue to serve a few people per day. “I got here around 5am and I was number 20,†one elated first-time voter told the
Politicians take to social media
News Day By Phillip Chidavaenzi 6 July 2013 It is now a reality that Zimbabwe is headed for elections, and the techno-savvy among the country’s politicians have taken to social media as they explore new campaign strategies primarily targeted at young people who constitute the bulk of potential voters. The country’s youths spend lots of
Schools to close on July 26: Coltart
News Day By News Day Reporter 6 July 2013 The Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture yesterday said schools will close on July 26 to allow for the holding of harmonised elections slated for July 31. The term was initially scheduled to close on August 8. In a statement, Education minister David Coltart said
Schools to close on July 26
The Herald By The Herald Reporter 6 July 2013 The Ministry of Education, Art, Sports and Culture has brought forward the closure of schools for this term from August 8 to July 26 to cater for the harmonised elections set for July 31. Education, Art, Sports and Culture Minister David Coltart said in a statement
Ncube, Dabengwa forge alliance
The Herald By The Herald Reporter 6 July 2013 MDC and Zapu have forged an alliance ahead of the July 31 harmonised elections in a move that will result in candidates from the two political parties working together and supporting each other during campaigns. The presidents of Zapu, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa, and MDC, Professor Welshman
MDC, Zapu form alliance
The Chroncicle By Mashudu Netsianda 6 July 2013 MDC and Zapu have forged an alliance ahead of the 31 July harmonised elections in a move that will see candidates from the two political parties working together and supporting each other during campaigns. The presidents of Zapu, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa and MDC, Professor Welshman Ncube announced this