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David Coltart must not resign for Chamisa
Since the resignation of Nelson Chamisa as President of the CCC, and from the party itself, on Thursday the 25th January, followed by the subsequent resignation from Parliament of some respected colle...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 18:17hrs | | by David Coltart,
Zanu-PF trying to win via the back door
Last night I was briefed by my law partner Josephat Tshuma who is part of the CCC legal team opposing the spurious application brought by Zanu-PF surrogates to set aside the nomination of the 12 ...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 16:35hrs | | by David Coltart
Chamisa, only candidate with chance of ending military rule
I AM back from the United Kingdom, having accompanied MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti.In the course of four days, we met the British Foreign secretary Boris...Published: 16 May 2018 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by David Coltart
British investment will be secure under an MDC Alliance government
Today (yesterday) I leave for the UK to join MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti for a series of meetings this week with British Government leaders, opposition leaders a...Published: 07 May 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by David Coltart
How Solomon Mujuru scuppered the Tsholotsho Declaration masterplan
For all the apparent unity demonstrated by Zanu-PF when Bennett was sent to prison, in fact deep divisions within it were soon to emerge.The death of Vice-President Simon Muzenda in September ...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 06:16hrs | | by David Coltart
ZIMSEC English Exam saga: Minister violates section 68 of the Constitution
1. The drastic action taken by the Minister potentially violates section 68 of the Constitution which guarantees the right to fair administrative conduct. It jeopardises the rights, interests and legi...Published: 10 Feb 2018 at 10:39hrs | | by David Coltart
Coltart apologise for his role as a police officer with the BSAP
STATEMENT BY DAVID COLTART ON RHODESIAN ATROCITIES, HIS TIME IN THE BSAP AND AN APOLOGY FOR HIS ROLE IN SUSTAINING AN UNJUST SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT WHICH DISCRIMINATED AGAINST PEOPLE OF COLOURTh...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 15:03hrs | | by Senator David Coltart
Coltart apologises for his role in Rhodesian atrocities
STATEMENT BY DAVID COLTART ON RHODESIAN ATROCITIES, HIS TIME IN THE BSAP AND AN APOLOGY FOR HIS ROLE IN SUSTAINING AN UNJUST SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT WHICH DISCRIMINATED A...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 06:56hrs | 6 | by Senator David Coltart
Wither Zimbabwe?
For the last two years I have warned that Zimbabwe was facing a perfect storm - the unique convergence of several factors which could tear the country apart. The eye of that storm hit Zimbabwe in mid ...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 17:12hrs | | by David Coltart
Has the military 'comported to the dictates and mores of constitutionalism'?
Last night, amongst other things, Robert Mugabe said in his remarkable address, and I quote, "the Command element (the military) remained respectful, and comported to the dictates and mores of constit...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 13:16hrs | | by Senator David Coltart
Zimbabwe simply cannot afford to have a de jure or de facto coup
Zimbabwe faces a grave constitutional crisis. For all the ambiguity in General Chiwenga's statement it challenges President Mugabe either to turn his back on his wife and other members of the G40 fact...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 07:06hrs | | by David Coltart
An insider's account of Mugabe's regime is also a brave act of defiance
What is it about Southern Africa that creates so many moral heavyweights? It seems that adversity and repression in that part of the world stimulate rather than inhibit, and bring out the best in ...Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 05:34hrs | | by David Coltart
Cephas Msipa: One of Zimbabwe's greatest patriots
CEPHAS Msipa's death this week has robbed Zimbabwe of one of her greatest statesmen and patriots. Although I first only got to meet him in 1994, he became a valued friend, a wise counsellor and an ins...Published: 20 Oct 2016 at 09:21hrs | | by David Coltart
A letter from Robert Mugabe
Then on 8 February a major fight erupted at Connemara barracks between Kwekwe and Gweru in the Midlands province between ex-Zanla and Zipra guerrillas. Although that fighting at Connemara was quas...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:32hrs | | by David Coltart
Zanu-PF will never declare Matabeleland a disaster zone
While I cannot speak with authority regarding the rest of the country, Matabeleland is in the grips of one of the worst droughts we have suffered since 1991/1992.Aside from the poor rainfall, ...Published: 03 Jan 2016 at 11:05hrs | | by David Coltart
Jonathan Moyo went ballistic over Gukurahundi - Coltart
I have had an interesting twitter exchange with Jonathan Moyo this morning. It started when someone asked whether we agreed on anything. I responded by saying that we agreed on a lot prior to him "j...Published: 20 Jul 2015 at 10:34hrs | | by David Coltart
'No one should ever stand in the back of a moving bakkie
Yesterday afternoon, whilst on a mountain bike ride with friends, we witnessed a tragic event on a rough rural road.We were riding up a rock strewn hilly road when a bakkie drove past slowly w...Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 09:10hrs | | by David Coltart
'The birds of the air can perch in its shade'
Tomorrow my good friends and colleagues Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti, Priscilla Misihairabwi Mushonga, Elton Mangoma and others will sign a unity pact bringing our two parties together. Sadly I wil...Published: 25 Nov 2014 at 15:35hrs | | by David Coltart
Amhlophe to a true Hero of Gukurahundi
Yesterday I attended the celebratory mass and party held in honour of Joel Silonda's 90th birthday.I have described Joel, in a twitter post, as one of the great heroes of the Gukurahundi p...Published: 09 Nov 2014 at 17:43hrs | | by David Coltart
Tokwe Mukosi Dam may just not collapse
Good news regarding Tokwe Mukosi just received from an engineer on site:"There is no chance of wall washing away. The emergency spillway has been blasted in case the water level gets high...Published: 12 Feb 2014 at 18:15hrs | | by David Coltart
Government not showing real commitment on Tokwe Mukosi Dam risk
ZBC only mentioned the Tokwe Mukorsi crisis on its main news this evening 30 minutes into the bulletin. ZBC stated that the Minister of Defence and 4 other Ministers visited the scene and hinted ...Published: 12 Feb 2014 at 03:43hrs | | by Senator David Coltart
Zimbabwe diamonds must be exploited in the national interest
We have been told for some time now that the alluvial deposits of diamonds at Marange are fast running out which has now been confirmed by the following article in today's copy of the Herald.Z...Published: 09 Dec 2013 at 04:14hrs | | by David Coltart
How we turned Zimbabwe's education sector around
ZIMBABWE is recognised as having one of the best education systems in Africa, but when I took office as Minister of Education in February 2008 I found it in chaos.Nearly all schools were close...Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 05:27hrs | | by David Coltart
Statement by David Coltart
On Saturday the MDC Secretary for Legal Affairs David Coltart wrote on Facebook:...Published: 17 Aug 2013 at 09:19hrs | | by David Coltart
David Coltart lose Bulawayo East election by 19 votes
Statement by David Coltart re election result in Bulawayo EastI confirm that it appears I have lost the Bulawayo East Constituency to MDC T's Thabitha Khumalo by 19 votes, although the final ...Published: 01 Aug 2013 at 11:19hrs | | by David Coltart
School calender deviation 2013
The Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture advises all Responsible Authorities, heads of schools, parents, learners, stakeholders and the general public, that, due to the harmonized elections ...Published: 05 Jul 2013 at 12:19hrs | | by David Coltart
Dual Citizenship and the right to register to vote in Zimbabwe
STATEMENT REGARDING DUAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE RIGHT OF ZIMBABWEAN CITIZENS BY BIRTH TO REGISTER AND VOTE.In terms of sections 36 and 43 of the new Zimb...Published: 01 Jul 2013 at 12:52hrs | | by David Coltart
Schools should not be used for partisan political activities - Coltart
I have received several reports and complaints today about schools being used countrywide to conduct Zanu-PF primary elections. I have stated, as policy, on numerous occasions in the last 4 year...Published: 25 Jun 2013 at 18:17hrs | | by Senator David Coltart
MDC-T's statement regarding the Use of presidential powers to amend the Electoral Act
STATEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO AMEND THE ELECTORAL ACT AND THE PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION OF ELECTION DATESWe are concerned that w...Published: 15 Jun 2013 at 09:40hrs | | by Senator David Coltart
Was Professor Madhuku misquoted?
The Herald this morning makes an astonishing claim, namely that Professor Lovemore Madhuku has advocated that the current law allowing prospective voters and candidates to register up to 24 hours pr...Published: 10 Jun 2013 at 17:16hrs | | by Senator David Coltart,
My views regarding the Constitutional Referendum - David Coltart
I have been asked by many people regarding my views on the proposed new draft Constitution and how I think people should vote.At the outset I need to acknowledge that I have had major ...Published: 16 Mar 2013 at 07:26hrs | | by David Coltart
Ncube the pessimist Vs Coltart the optimist
Following a report on this site last week that MDC leader Welshman Ncube and Senator David Coltart were at odds over need for an electoral pact ahead of the 2013 elections, the two have sought to play...Published: 31 Dec 2012 at 22:13hrs | 1 | by Welshman Ncube l David Coltart
The subtle racist innuendo in the NewsDay article is misplaced - Coltart
Dear EditorI note that in a commentary on Tuesday your paper blames me and the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) for the Young Warriors' failure to travel to Angola.While I accep...Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 07:07hrs | | by Senator David Coltart
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