Coltart fails to welcome Sepp Blatter

Sporting enthusiasts say the failure by the Minister of Education, Arts, Sport and Culture in welcoming FIFA president, Sepp Blatter at the Harare International Airport and during the visit to the ZIFA Village by the world soccer governing body chief is confirmation that Mr. David Coltart is out of touch with developments and challenges affecting his Ministry.

Senator Coltart's commitment to duty has once again been questioned by Zanu-PF sports fans following the Minister's failure to receive the FIFA chief on his arrival in Zimbabwe this Monday morning.

Mr. Coltart was also conspicuously absent during Blatter's tour of the ZIFA Village.

Sources who spoke to government media on condition of anonymity said Senator Coltart has never set his foot at the ZIFA Village which has been facing challenges for many years since its establishment.

This they say does not augur well for a man entrusted with running the country's sports portfolio.

Of late Senator Coltart had been conspicuous by his absence in many sporting disciplines, preferring to attend events such as cricket and golf which are favoured by whites.

Minister Coltart, who only went for lunch with Sepp Blatter, denied the accusations pointing out that he has given a lot of support to ZIFA.

ZBC has however also been informed that Senator Coltart attended the luncheon only in a bid to facilitate a meeting between Prime Minister and MDC-T leader Mr. Morgan Tsvangirai and the FIFA president.

Mr. Coltart's role as the Minister of Education, Arts, Sport and Culture has also been a cause of concern for those in the arts and culture industry, with many accusing Senator Coltart of failing to properly manage portfolios in his Ministry.