When lawyers become pedestrian for political expediency
The Herald By Prof Jonathan Moyo, MP 3 June 2013 The over-debatable proposition that lawyers are safe from the threat of automation taking over their profession because no one would build a robot to do nothing has found curious confirmation from scandalous political comments made by some good for nothing lawyers whose reaction to last Friday’s historic
‘Credible poll in doubt’
News Day By Dumisani Sibanda & Mernat Mafirakurewa 3 June 2013 ZIMBABWE’s hopes of holding a credible poll have been dashed following a court ruling ordering elections by July 31, but analysts argue the move was not feasible to create a free and fair environment. This follows a Supreme Court ruling on Friday ordering President
Muzhingi eyes Comrades again
The Herald By Augustine Hwata 31 May 2013 MORE than a dozen Zimbabwean athletes will line up for the running of the 89th edition of the Comrades Marathon in South Africa on Sunday but the spotlight will clearly be on Stephen Muzhingi in a field of about 19 000 runners. The 33-year-old made history when he became
Zimbabwe Teachers Seek State Protection
VOA By Taurai Shava 31 May 2013 GWERU — With national elections expected sometime this year, some teachers say it is essential for the government to take measures that will help protect them, especially those in the rural areas; to ensure they do not become victims of political violence as has happened during previous polls. The teachers’ sentiments
Zim gets US$23m education grant
ZBC By ZBC Reporter 31 May 2013 The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has granted Zimbabwe US$23.6 million to be used to train teachers and improve their professional development and performance. The grant was announced after the GPE board of directors met on 22 May 2013 and approved Zimbabwe’s application. In welcoming the contribution, Education,
Statement on the USD23.6 million received for Teachers Training
Harare, 30 May 2013 The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has granted Zimbabwe USD 23.6 million to be used on training of teachers and improving their professional development and performance. The grant was announced after the GPE Board of Directors met on 22 May 2013 and approved Zimbabwe’s application. In welcoming the contribution, Minister of
Treasury Blocks Exit Packages
The Financial Gazette B Clemence Manyukwe 30 May 2013 TREASURY has come to the rescue of Zimbabwe’s embattled taxpayer by blocking exit packages that were surreptitiously suggested by ministers in the bloated coalition government, as the tumultuous life of the inclusive government nears its end, The Financial Gazette can report. With the unity government between ZANU-PF and two
Take elections seriously – Coltart
News Day By News Day Reporter 30 May 213 EDUCATION Minister David Coltart yesterday urged Zimbabweans to take part in the voter registration exercise which starts next week to enable them to cast their ballots in what he predicts will be a tightly contested election. In a message posted on his Facebook page, Coltart, who
Briefing paper by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum
By Arthur Gwagwa The need to adopt adequate measures to prevent mass atrocities and crimes against humanity in Zimbabwe Briefing paper by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum at the Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights, “Towards a Global Human Rights Culture: The Need for a Collective Alliance in the Protection & Promotion of Human
Peter Ndlovu denies plans to contest in polls under ZANU PF
SW Radio Africa By Lionel Saungweme 29 May 2013 Peter Ndlovu, the Zimbabwe national football team assistant coach, has denied plans to contest in the forthcoming general elections on a ZANU PF ticket, as had been widely reported. The social media has been awash with reports claiming that Ndlovu is planning to contest in Bulawayo,