Public Lecture Talking Points by Professor Jonathan Moyo delivered at the Department of Political & Administrative Studies, University of Zimbabwe, October 21, 2011 I WISH to thank Prof Hasu Patel for his charitable introduction. Prof Patel is the Prof of … Read more
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Exam hell: a necessary evil
MILLIONS across the globe should be sitting for their exams at this time of the year. Judging by the moans and groans from countless Facebook friends, there is no doubting that this is a process rued by almost everyone. Candidates … Read more
I can dare to dream
I AM a dreamer. In fact I have always been a dreamer. At times I have some small dreams but sometimes I do also have some big dreams. Yes, very big dreams! Maybe that is exactly who I am! A … Read more
Studying in UK: Changes to ‘sponsor’ rules
WOULD-BE adult students must take note of the changes brought by Tier 4 of the PBS to the changing roles of the traditional sponsors. Prior to these changes, the prospective student only had to show was that the visa letter … Read more
Graduate blues
MY PARENTS have always instilled the value of education in me from as long as I can remember, more importantly to follow my heart and do what I enjoyed. Their exact words were: “If you get educated, you can get … Read more
Arts and culture indaba opens in Harare
A TWO-DAY conference, bringing together some of Zimbabwe’s leading arts and culture players opened in Harare this morning. Giving the keynote address, Minister of Education Sports Arts & Culture, Senator David Coltart spoke about the dire lack of funding … Read more
Zimbabwe’s teachers: what a treacherous crowd!
TEACHERS are refusing to go back into the classroom. They would rather be street and toilet cleaners in South Africa and Botswana. They do worse things for their qualifications overseas, I hear. Still they will not “waste their time” doing … Read more
Just what is intelligence?
MOST of the western world will be waking up to another new academic year in two months. It comes with loads of hustles, expectations, anxieties and many more, not only for students, but for parents as well. Is my … Read more
