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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 CCC MP candidates for Bulawayo. Zanu-PF's in…

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 16:35hrs | 2 | 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 Johnson, Africa minister Harriet Baldwin, the …

Published: 16 May 2018 at 06:54hrs | 3 | 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 and officials.We will also be meeting jo…

Published: 07 May 2018 at 07:10hrs | 1 | 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 2003 had sparked a vigorous contest within the …

Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 06:16hrs | 4809 | 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 legitimate expectations of innocent kids.2.…

Published: 10 Feb 2018 at 10:39hrs | | by 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 November and although it tore down the …

Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 17:12hrs | 3 | by 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 faction or to face the wrath of the militar…

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 its citizens in response to the worst in it…

Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 05:34hrs | 2 | 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 inspirational figure in my life. Although …

Published: 20 Oct 2016 at 09:21hrs | 2 | 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 quashed within a few days with the intervention…

Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:32hrs | 1 | 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, temperatures have soared. Whatever crops were p…

Published: 03 Jan 2016 at 11:05hrs | 2585 | 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 "joining ZANU PF in 1999". Moyo responded b…

Published: 20 Jul 2015 at 10:34hrs | 1 | 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 with two young people standing up on the back. S…

Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 09:10hrs | | by 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.Zimbabwe's diamond deposits in Marange have been…

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 closed, 90 000 teachers were on strike, public exams…

Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 05:27hrs | | 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 official result has not been announced. Whilst I…

Published: 01 Aug 2013 at 11:19hrs | 1 | 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 Zimbabwean Constitution ALL Zimbabweans born in Zimbabwe who have at least one parent who was…

Published: 01 Jul 2013 at 12:52hrs | 1 | by 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 concerns about both the process in drafting, and the co…

Published: 16 Mar 2013 at 07:26hrs | | by David Coltart

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