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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTES 19_JUNE_2012_NO._42
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No. 42
PARLIAMENT
OF
ZIMBABWE
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
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FOURTH SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT
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TUESDAY 19TH JUNE 2012
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Three o'clock p.m. The Speaker in the Chair
PRAYERS
Members Present
Baloyi A, Kanzama F Mazikana P.H
Beremauro G, Kapesa R Mbwembwe E
Bhasikiti- Chuma Karenyi L Mhandu C
K, Kay J.I.H Mhashu F.G
Buka F, Khumalo S.S, Mhlanga A
Chaderopa F Khumalo T Mlilo O.S
Chambati T.S Kumalo M Mnkandlha T
Chanetsa P.T, Langa A Moyo E
Chibaya A. Mabhena G Moyo R
Chebundo B, Machacha C Mpukuta L
Chimanikire G, Madubeko J Muchauraya P
Chimbetete W.M Madzimure W Muchinguri O.C. Z.
Mudarikwa S
Chimhini D.A, Madzore P
Mudau M
Chininga E.T.C, Mafios I.D
Mudavanhu E
Chinomona M.M Mahlangu T
Mudiwa S
Chinyadza W, Mahoka S
Mudzuri E
Chirongwe R, Makamure R
Mudzuri H
Chirume O Makone T.M
Muguti C
Chitando J Makuyana M
Mukanduri S.T
Cross E.G Mandebvu N.T
Munengami F
Dongo G.Z Mangami D
Mungofa P.T
Dube P, Mangena J
Munjeyi G
Dumbu F, Maposhere D
Mushonga S.L
Dzingirai I Maramba P.H
Mushore L
Dzirutwe G Maramwidze E
Musumbu E
Dzinotyiwei H A H
Musvaire W
Garadhi S Mare M
Mutomba W
Goto R Marima E
Mutseyami C.P
Gumbo J.M. Masaiti E
Muza I
Gwiyo C.C Matamisa E.E
Mzembi W
Haritatos Matibe T.P
Navaya E
Hlongwane M Matienga M
Ncube S
Hove S.R Matimba T
Ndambakuwa F
Huruba T Matonga B
Ndava R
Jembere E Matshalaga O
Ndebele G
Jiri M Matutu T
Ndhlovu A
Kagurabadza M.T
Nemadziva N Sai S Sululu A
Nezi W Samkange Tachiona M
Nguni S.R N.T.C Tazviona R
Ngwenya B Sansole T.W Timba J.Z
Nyakudanga O Saruwaka T.J.L Tshuma B
Nyamudeza S Shamu W.K Varandeni J
Nyamupinga B.B Shoko H Zhuwao P
Nyanhongo M.H Shoko M Zinyemba M
Nyaude B Sibanda F.M Ziyambi W.Z Pasihomusha- Sibanda P.N Zwizwai M.
Matiza B.J Sindi C
Raradza E Sithole A
Printed by Order of the House
Apologies
Hon. Buka Hon. Chitima, Hon. Chidakwa, Hon. Chinamasa, Hon Chivamba, Hon. Chombo, Hon Khumalo N.M, Hon. Langa, Hon. Mombeshora, Hon. Mutsekwa, Hon Mutomba, Hon. Nyanhongo, Hon. Shoko, Hon Huruba,
- Hlalo
First Report of the Thematic Committee on Indigenisation and Empowerment on the Status of the Indigenisation and Empowerment Policy (S.C. 16, 2012)
Minutes and evidence of the proceedings of the of the First Report of the
Thematic Committee on Indigenisation and Empowerment on the Status of the Indigenisation and Empowerment Policy (S.C. 16, 2012)
Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development
Audited Accounts for Tel-One (Pvt) Ltd For The Year(s) Ending 2009 & 2010
Audited Financial Statements For The Year (s) Ending 31 December 2009 &
2010:Net-One
- The Speaker informed the House that the voluntary counselling and testing programme would now start on Wednesday 20th June and Thursday 21st June from 0900hrs to 1200hrs in the Senate Chamber for group counselling sessions.
The day for the main event remained Friday 22nd June 2012 starting at 0830 hrs.
Members who had volunteered for the programme were requested to indicate the days they would come for the counselling session.
- The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry moved: That Orders of the Day, Nos. 1 to 4, and Notice of Motion No. 5, for today, stand over until Order No. 33 has been disposed of.
Motion put and agreed to.
- Bhasikiti-Chuma seconded by Hon. Mangami moved:
That this House:
NOTING that cotton farming is labour intensive, expensive and requires expertise on the part of the farmers.
CONCERNED that cotton traders buy the cotton at uncompetitive prices thereby ripping off farmers, considering the effort and amounts they spend to harvest a good crop.
NOW THEREFORE, calls upon the government to intervene by determining the cotton price so that cotton farmers can benefit from the Land Reforms.
Motion put and agreed to.
- On the motion of Hon. Mushonga seconded by Ndlovu A: The House adjourned at twenty seven minutes to six o' clock p.m.
L.N. M. Moyo
Speaker.
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WEDNESDAY, 20TH JUNE 2012
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS
♦ PRIME MINISTER'S QUESTION TIME
* QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
*1. HON CHITANDO: To ask the Co – Ministers of Home Affairs to explain to the
House:
- The case number of the death of Zvidzai Mapurisa which was reported at Muchakata Police Station in June 2008 in Masvingo Province;
- A detailed account of circumstances leading to Zvidzai Mapurisa's murder in
June 2008 at Rarangwe Village 21;
- Results of the post mortem on the causes of the death of Zvidzai Mapurisa;
and
- Stages at which investigations are and the action that has been taken on the accused.
*2. HON MATIBE: To ask the Co-ministers of Home Affairs to state the offenses which attract spot-fines and those that do not.
*3. HON. MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister of State in the President's Office to explain
to the House why the following members of the Central Intelligence Organisation have been allowed to hold political party positions as Central Committee Members of ZANU PF whilst they are still in full-time employment of the state:
- Tabeth Kanengoni from Mashonaland Central
- Jesca Chidza from Manicaland, and
- Lazma Humbe from Manicaland
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]
*4. HON. GARADHI: To ask the Ministry of Local Government, Urban and Rural
Development to explain the Ministry's position with regards to former Golden Kopje Mine employees who are being evicted by Chinhoyi City Council because of their party affiliation.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 23rd November 2011]
*5. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban
Development to explain to the House why for seven years now, the Mutasa District
Development Fund has not been able to service or maintain roads such as Honde Green to Ngarura - Rupinda, Muterere to Mandeya2, Hauna to Mandeya 2 via Loretto and any other roads under its jurisdiction.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 6th June 2012]
*6. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban Development to advise the House what steps a community can take against traditional leaders, such as village head Shepherd Sagambe, Mutirowaenda Katambarare and Ndai Dondo, a ZANU P.F. Chairperson in Ward One, Mutasa North Constituency, who force people to bring National Identity cards to their homesteads and use the Identity Cards to appoint villagers as Party structure officials to cells and branches and bar people from attending any other political rallies other than ZANU P.F. rallies.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 28th March 2012]
| *7. | HON . NDEBELE: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban |
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Development to inform the House |
| i)Why he appoints councillors who lost their posts during 2008 elections and | |
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those who abused council funds during their term into position of authority. |
| ii) Whether it is government policy to elect special interest councillors from | |
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ZANU P.F. only.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 28th March 2012] |
| *8. | HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban |
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Development to explain: |
| i) Whether it is government policy to allow District Administrators such as Mr | |
| Dhliwayo of Mutasa District, to summon village heads to political meetings | |
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addressed by Mr Jabulani Sibanda. |
| ii) How the families of the deceased Village Heads, Edward Chijara, Tonganayi | |
| Mamombe and Paul Mukariri will be compensated after a lorry belonging to Mr | |
| L.P. Masamvu an aspiring ZANU P.F. Parliamentary candidate overturned and | |
| killed the three village heads and injured more than forty other heads on their | |
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way to a political meeting at the District Administrators Offices.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 28th March 2012] |
| *9. | HON JIRI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban |
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Development to explain why |
| i) Chikomba Rural District Council is allowed to run its affairs unprofessionally | |
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and without control. |
| ii) The Council does not entertain submissions made by rate payers during the | |
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time of budget consultation |
| iii) The Council allows people to operate garages along streets e.g near Total garage in Chivhu. |
- Vendors are allowed to sale sadza at unhealthy places and the market opposite Vics Tarven.
- The budget does not reflect the Essar Mine's contribution to the community.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 28th March 2012]
| *10. | HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to explain the |
| measures the Ministry is taking to avert the closure of Sable Chemical Industries | |
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Limited which is facing numerous challenges.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 28th March 2012] |
| *11. | HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister of Industry and Commerce to explain the |
| measures the Ministry is taking to address the unethical management operations | |
| and contractual policies for inputs and the welfare of workers at Sable Chemicals | |
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Industries Limited. |
[Deferred from, Wednesday 28th March 2012]
*12. HON CROSS: To ask the Minister of Industry and Commerce to inform to the House why the agreements entered into with ESSAR have not been implemented.
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HON NYAUDE: To ask the Minister of Information Communication Technology to explain to the House why Econet boosters in Bindura South, Mbire and Rushinga in Mashonaland Central Province have not been activated considering the time that has lapsed since they were erected.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 6th June 2012] |
| *14. | HON CROSS: To ask the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry |
| i) to outline the Ministry's plans to ensure the success of the 2013 United | |
| Nations World Tourism Conference to be held in the town of Victoria Falls in | |
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October 2013. |
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ii) to give a report on the progress that has been made regarding the preparations for the Conference.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 6th June 2012] |
| *14. | HON C. MHANDU: To ask the Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs to inform the |
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House; on the following |
- Government's position on the recent judgement in South Africa by Judge Hans Fabricius of North Gauteng High Court to investigate and prosecute eighteen (18)
High ranking Zimbabwean Officials alleged to have been involved in Human
Rights abuses – in a case, Southern Africa Litigation Centre and Zimbabwe
Exiles Forum vs South African National Prosecuting Authority and South Africa Police Services;
- Measures the Government is taking to stop foreign countries from interfering in its internal constitutional and legal matters;
- Whether South Africa has the jurisdiction to pass such inter-territorial judgements;
- To name the eighteen (18) High ranking Zimbabwe officials who are alleged
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to be involved in the litigation and whether they were informed of the litigation?
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| *15. | HON. MARAMWIDZE: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural |
| Development to inform the House when the Gutu / Buhera road will be | |
| resurfaced. | |
| *16. | HON MARAMWIDZE: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural |
| Development to explain to the House how the toll gate funds have been | |
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utilised throughout the country. |
| *17. | HON MARAMWIDZE: To ask the Minister of Media and Information Publicity to |
| explain why sexually provocative, ZANU PF jingles that propergate its | |
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propaganda are imposed on the public. |
| *18. | HON MADUBEKO: To ask the Minister of Education, Sport Arts and Culture to |
| inform the House on the operational challenges of the Educational Transition | |
| Fund 1 and how those challenges were resolved in the Ministry's Educational | |
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Transition Fund 2 programme. |
| *19. | HON MASAITI: To ask the Minister of State Enterprises and Parastatals |
| Management whether he is aware that the workers of National Railways of | |
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Zimbabwe are not being paid. |
| *20. | HON MASAITI: To ask the Minister of State Enterprises and Parastatals |
| Management to state challenges being faced by the parastatal and plans that are in | |
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place to ensure that the service industry does not collapse. |
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HON SULULU: To ask the Minister of State Enterprises and Parastatals to ; |
- State the exact number of directors who have been trained under the corporate governance training programme.
- The positive charges that have been noted within the Ministry after the training of the said Directors.
*22. HON SIBANDA P.N. To ask the Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment to explain the criteria used to identify the groups of people that benefited from the youth fund disbursed in March 2012.
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS
- HON. CHITANDO
HON. RUTSVARA
That this House:
NOTING with appreciation the peaceful transition of governments in Zambia, Malawi, Senegal and recently Lesotho;
DISTURBED AND CONCERNED at the violent transition in some parts of
Africa particularly ivory Coast and Mali;
APPRECIATING the firm role played by AU and ECOWAS in the mediation efforts to curb violent transitions;
AWARE that Zimbabwe will hold elections within a year;
CONCERNED that violent manifestations are already emerging.
FURTHER CONCERNED that there is need to ensure a peaceful post election transition in Zimbabwe.
NOW THEREFORE calls upon Government to put in place mechanisms that ensure peaceful pre and post-election transition; and
FURTHER urges SADC and AU to ensure that their member states subscribe to the ethos of AU Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.
2. HON ZHANDA
HON. MADZIMURE
That this House:
AWARE that the operations of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) are governed by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act (Chapter 22:15) as amended in 2010, Banking Act (Chapter 24:20) and other related statutory instruments;
CONCERNED with alleged high levels of corruption, shoddy deals, acts of economic sabotage and poor corporate governance principles at the
RBZ,
WORRIED by the Anti-Corruption Commission's apparent involvement in the matter;
NOW THEREFORE resolves to set up an ad hoc Committee in terms of Standing Order Number 157, to investigate allegations of corruption at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and table its findings in this House.
3. HON. MANGAMI
HON. CHITANDO
That this House takes note of the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on Education, Sport and Culture on the Challenges in the Education Sector in Zimbabwe. (S.C. 19, 2012)
4. HON. MATAMISA
HON. GUMBO
That this House takes note of the Report of the Fifth Ordinary Session of the
Second Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP)
- HON. MAVIMA
HON. MATIBE
That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on State
Enterprises and Parastatals Management on ZESA’s service delivery to the Nation. (S.C. 17, 2012).
6. HON. MAVIMA HON. MATIBE
That this House takes note of the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on State Enterprises and Parastatals Management on the status of Air Zimbabwe. (S.C. 18, 2012).
7. HON. S. MUKANDURI
HON. T. KHUMALO
That this House takes note of the Report of the SADC Regional Workshop on the Role of the Parliament in Trade Policy Formulation, Trade Negotiation and Economic Integration 27-28th February 2012.
8. HON. MADZORE HON. CHADEROPA
That this House takes note of the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Home Affairs on Deportations (S.C. 20, 2012).
9. HON. ZINYEMBA HON. TAZVIONA
That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare on the status of residential care institutions in Zimbabwe (S.C. 21, 2012).
- HON. SULULU
HON. CROSS
COGNISANT that the Executive Arm of the State is accountable to the Legislative Arm for all its acts of commission and omission,
DISURBED by the non-implantation of government programmes;
GRATIFIED with the sterling work of the Portfolio Committees in their oversight and legislative functions,
FURTHER GRATIFIED with Committee Members’ dedication to their
Committee work and the non-partisan approach to national issues that fall under their purview;
CONCERNED with the Hon. Ministers’ apparent lack of cooperation and appreciation of the work of Portfolio Committees as evidenced by their nonattendance to Committees Oral Evidence sessions and Houses sittings during question and answer time:
WORRIED by the Ministers’ failure to reply to Committee reports as required by Parliamentary procedures and failure to give feedback to recommendations of Committees;
AWARE of the existence of the Committee on Government Assurances before the current Committee system;
NOW THEREFORE, that this House reminds all Committees and calls upon them to exercise the following up of Government Assurances as part of their terms of reference including
- Scrutinising the resolutions of the House (including adopted Committee Reports), petitions and undertakings given by the Government on the floor of the House and examine:
-whether or not such decisions and undertakings have been implemented, and where implemented, the extent to which they have been implemented, and whether such implementation has taken place within the minimum time necessary;
-Whether or not legislation passed by the House has been operationalized and where operationalized, the extent to which such operationalization has taken place within the minimum time necessary.
- Committees to propose sanctions to the House on any Minister who fails to respond to the Committee’s report in terms of procedures.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Urban and Rural Development. (S.C. 14, 2012) – (Adjourned 12th June 2012 – The Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Publicity)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee of the Local Government, Rural and Urban Development on the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (S.C. 14, 2012) – Hon Karenyi
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Media, Information and Communication Technology on the State of Public Media in Zimbabwe. (SC 8, 2011). – (Adjourned 12th June – Sibanda .D.)
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Media, Information and Communication Technology on the State of Public Media in Zimbabwe. (SC8, 2011) Hon Chikwinya
- Adjourned debate on motion of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion on the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
(ZIMRA's) operations at Border Posts (S.C. 9, 2012). – (Adjourned 17th May
– Hon Chebundo)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion on the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA's) operations at Border Posts (S.C. 9, 2012). – Hon. Cross
- Adjourned debate on motion on the untimely death of Hon. Chikava –
(Adjourned 6th June – The Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Prof. Mutambara)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House expresses its profound sorrow on the untimely death of Hon. B. Chikava on Sunday, 17th December 2011, the Honourable Member for Mount Darwin Constituency.
Places on record its appreciation of the services which the late Member rendered to Parliament and the nation: and
Resolves that its deepest sympathy be conveyed to the family of the deceased Member of Parliament.- Hon Mangami
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local
Government, Rural and Urban Development on Service Delivery to the Local
Authorities of Gutu and Chiredzi (S.C.13, 2012) – (Adjourned 16th May –
The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio
Committee on Local Government, Rural and Urban Development on Service
Delivery to the Local Authorities of Gutu and Chiredzi (S.C.13, 2012)
– Hon Karenyi
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism on Conservancies and Forestry
Plantations (S.C. 11, 2012) – (Adjourned 16th May – The Minister of
Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs)
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism on Conservancies and Forestry Plantations (S.C. 11, 2012) – Hon Nezi
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Women, Youth, Gender and Community Development (SC 10, 2012) – (Adjourned 15th May – The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary
Affairs)
[Day Elapsed 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio
Committee on Women, Youth, Gender and Community Development on the
Challenges and Constraints Affecting the Operations of Vocational Training Centres in Zimbabwe (S.C. 10, 2012) - Hon. Matienga
- Adjourned debate on motion that leave be granted to bring in a Bill to amend the
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act in Section 121 by the Repeal of Subsection
3 (Adjourned 27th March -Hon. Gonese )
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That leave be granted to bring in a Bill to amend the
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act in Section 121 by the Repeal of Subsection
- Hon. Gonese
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Transport and Infrastructural Development on the Operations of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (S.C. 5, 2012)-(Adjourned 22nd March – Hon. Sibanda D).
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development on the Operations of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (S.C. 5, 2012) -Hon Chebundo.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Committee on Public
Accounts on the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the Management of Government Vehicles by CMED (Private) Limited (S.C. 3, 2012) (Adjourned 22nd March – Hon. Gonese).
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Committee on Public Accounts on the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor
General on the Management of Government Vehicles by CMED (Private)
Limited (S.C. 3, 2012) – Hon. Chinyadza
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Health and Child Welfare on the state of affairs at NatPharm (S.C. 2, of 2012) – (Adjourned 22nd March - Hon. Sibanda D).
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed:That this House takes note of the First Report of the Committee on Health and Child Welfare on the state of affairs and NatPharm (S.C. 2, of 2012) - Hon. Parirenyatwa.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government and Urban Development on the Third Quarter Budget Performance of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development for the year
2011.(S.C.5, 2012) (Adjourned 15th March – Hon Chinomona)
[Day elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Report of the Portfolio
Committee on Local Government and Urban Development on the Third
Quarter Budget Performance of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural and
Urban Development for the year 2011.(S.C.5, 2012) – Hon. Karenyi
- Adjourned debate on motion on the workshop report of the Pan African
Parliament Permanent Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration matters
(Adjourned 13th March – The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs).
[Days elapsed: 6]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Report on the Pan African Parliament Permanent Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration matters workshop that was held in Gaborone Botswana in July 2011 to promote the involvement of the committee and members of Parliament on Trade, Customs and Immigration in Regional Integration efforts – Hon. Mutomba.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Indigenisation and Empowerment (General) Regulations Statutory Instrument No. 21 of 2010 (Adjourned 13th March – The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs)
[Days elapsed: 5]
Question proposed: That this House:
COGNIZANT of the need to publish in the gazette and to enforce all delegated legislation in conformity with the relevant Principal Acts;
DISTURBED that the Indigenisation and Empowerment (General) Regulations
Statutory Instrument No. 21 of 2010, as read with the minimum requirements for
Indigenisation Implementation Plans for businesses in the mining sector GN 114/2011, do not conform with the Government's Policy of economic revival which aims at encouraging Direct Foreign Investment;
CONCERNED that the responsible Minister promulgated the Indigenisation Empowerment Regulations without due regard for private enterprises and industries which are critical for Zimbabwe's economic recovery;
CONDEMNING the practice by the responsible Minister to invoke delegated legislation on foreign owned companies without Cabinet Authority, in contravention of bilateral agreements, a situation which puts the Government's credibility into disrepute;
NOW THEREFORE, resolves that the responsible Minister withdraws forthwith the Indigenisation and Empowerment Regulations and replaces them with revised versions which address broad based empowerment programmes – Hon. Musundire.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Mines and Energy on the state of affairs at Shabani Mashava Mine (S.C.10,
2011) (Adjourned 25th October - Hon. Gonese)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the
Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy on the State of Affairs at Shabani-Mashava Mines (S.C.10, 2011). - Hon Chindori-Chininga
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Rural and Urban Development (Adjourned 26th September – D. Sibanda).
[Day elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Urban and Rural Development on the public hearings on the state of service delivery by the Municipalities of Harare, Chitungwiza and Norton. (S.C. 6, 2010)- Hon. Matimba.
- SECOND READING : Urban Councils Amendment Bill (H.B. 5, 2011) - Matimba
- COMMITTEE: ZIMBABWE Human Rights Commission Bill (H.B. 2, 2011)- The
Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs
(See Notice of Amendments)
- SECOND READING : National Incomes and Pricing Commission Bill (H.B. 10, 2010) - The Minister of Industry and Commerce.
- COMMITTEE: Consideration of an Adverse Report by the Parliamentary Legal
Committee on the Electoral Amendment Bill (H.B. 3, 2011) – Hon. Mushonga
- SECOND READING : Older Persons Bill ( B.1,2011) – The Minister of Labour and Social Services.
- CO-MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS
THAT WHEREAS subsection (1) of Section 111B of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, treaty or agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by governments or international organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;
WHEREAS the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe ratified the United Nations Convention against Transitional Organised Crime on 9th July 2007;
AND WHEREAS the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe now desires to
ratify the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children;
AND WHEREAS the entry into force of the aforesaid Protocol is conditional upon ratification by the signatory parties in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of subsection (1) of Section 111B of the
Constitution, Parliament resolves that the aforesaid Protocol be and is hereby approved for ratification.
- COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY.
NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Bill, 2011 (H.B. 2, 2011)
AMENDMENTS OF CLAUSE 1 (“SHORT TITLE”)
BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
On page 5 of the Bill, delete clause 1 on lines 9 and 10 and substitute the following:
“1 Short title
This Act may be sited as the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Act [Chapter
10:30].”
AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 2 (“INTERPRETATION”)
BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
On page 5 of the Bill, in the definition of “human rights violation”, delete the proviso thereto between lines 36 and 38.
On page 6 of the Bill, delete the definition of “visitor” between lines 10 and 12.
SUBSTITUTION OF CLAUSE 4 (“FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION”)
BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
On page 6 of the Bill, delete clause 4 and substitute the following:
“4 Additional functions of Commission
In addition to the functions and powers set out in section 100R(6) and (7) of the Constitution, the Commission shall have the following functions and powers-
- to conduct investigations on its own initiative or on receipt of complaints;
- to visit and inspect prisons, places of detention, refugee camps and related facilities in order to ascertain the condition under which inmates are kept there, and to make recommendations regarding those conditions to the Minister responsible for administering the law relating to those places or facilities;
- to visit and inspect places where mentally disordered or intellectually handicapped persons are detained under any law in order to ascertain the conditions under which those persons are kept there, and to make recommendations regarding those conditions to the Minister responsible for administering the law relating to those places; and
- to ensure and provide appropriate redress for violations of human rights and for injustice;
- to co-operate with Human Rights Institutions belonging to international, Continental or Regional organisations of which Zimbabwe is a member.”
AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 6 (“EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND OTHER STAFF OF COMMISSION AND CONSULTANTS)
BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
On page 7 of the Bill, in Sub-section (1) of this clause, delete paragraph B between lines 4 and 7 and substitute:
“(b) employ such other staff as maybe necessary for the proper exercise of its functions, and engage consultants where necessary:
Provided that the Commission shall consult the Minister and the Minister responsible for Finance on the extent to which additional public moneys maybe required for this purpose.”
On page 7 of the Bill, insert after the end of subclause (1) on line 7 the following subclause, and renumber the subsequent subclauses (2), (3) and (4) as subclauses (3), (4) and (5) accordingly:
“(2) In order for a person to be appointed as Executive Secretary of the
Commission, he or she must -
- be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court or the Supreme
Court; or
- have a graduate or postgraduate qualification in human rights law or humanitarian law or a related discipline.”
AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 9 (“JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS”)
BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
On page 8 of the Bill, in subclause (4)(a), delete in lines 24 and 25 the words “the aggrieved person was a citizen, resident or visitor of Zimbabwe at the time when the action or omission complained of occurred and”.
AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 10(“MANNER OF MAKING COMPLAINTS”)
BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
On page 8 of the Bill, in subclause (1), delete in line 42 the words “in that notice” and substitute “in those regulations”.
AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 12(“MANNER OF CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS”)
On pages 9 and 10 of the Bill delete subclause (6) and substitute the following subclause
:-
“(6) The Minister may, at any stage during the investigation of a complaint by the commission, to produce to the Commission a certificate in writing signed by him or her to the effect that the disclosure of any evidence or documentation or class of evidence or documentation or class of evidence or documentation specified in the certificates is, in his or her opinion, contrary to the public interest on the grounds that it may prejudice the defence, external relations, internal security or economic interests of the state , whereupon the Commission shall make arrangements for evidence relating to that matter to be heard in camera at a closed hearing and shall take such other action as may be necessary or expedient to prevent the disclosure of that matter.”
On page 10 of the Bill, in subclause (7), delete in line 7 the word “notice” and substitute
“certificate”.
On page 10 of the Bill, in the subclause (7) (b), delete in lines 13 and 15 the word “notice” and substitute “certificates”.
On page 10 of the Bill, insert after subclause (8), the following subclause:
“(9) For the avoidance of doubt it is declared that the law relating to the competence or compellability of any person on the grounds of privilege to give evidence, answer any questions or produce any book or document before the Commission, shall apply.”
Renumber the subsequent subclause (9) as subclause (10) accordingly.
MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES
THURSDAY 21ST JUNE 2012
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 413
Media, Information and Communication Technology – Hon. S. Chikwinya
(Chairperson)
Hon. Baloyi, Hon. Chaderopa, Hon. Hlongwane, Hon. Mandebvu, Hon. Matonga, Hon. Moyo S, Hon. Mudarikwa, Hon. Jembere, Hon. Muchauraya, Hon. Mudiwa, Hon. Musumbu, Hon. Sibanda, Hon. Varandeni, Hon. Ziyambi. - Clerk
Mr Mutyambizi
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 1
Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperative Development – Hon. Moyo Chairperson
Hon. Chimbetete, Hon. Gonese, Hon. Makuyana M, Hon. Maramwidze Hon.
Masvaire, Hon. Matibe, Hon. Maposhere, Hon. Mbwembwe, Hon. Moyo R, Hon.
Munjeyi, Hon. Mutomba, Hon. Muza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nemadziva, Hon.
Ngwenya, Hon. Nyamudeza, Hon. Sai, Hon. Sindi, Hon. Tazviona, Hon. Zhuwao, Hon. Zinyemba. - Clerk Ms Mushunje
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 3
Women, Youth, Gender and Community Development – Hon Matienga (Chairperson)
Hon. Chibaya, Hon. Chitima, Hon. Chirume, Hon. Chitima, Hon. Dzingirayi, Hon. Goto, Hon. Kagurabadza, Hon. Masukume, Hon Masaiti, Hon. Matienga, Hon. Mahlangu, Hon. Mharadza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nyamupinga, Hon. Shirichena, Hon. Sithole A. Clerk Mr Kunzwa
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 4
Education, Sports and Culture- Hon. Mangami (Chairperson)
Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chihota, Hon. Chimhini, Hon. Chitando, Hon. Dumbu,
Hon. Haritatos, Hon. Kumalo Marvellous, Hon. Khumalo S., Hon. Madubeko, Hon. Mangami, Hon. Mhashu F.G, Hon. Mudzuri H, Hon. Mupukuta, Hon.
Muza, Hon. S.M Ncube, Hon. Nezi, Hon. Sibanda F.M. - Clerk - Ms Chikuvire
MONDAY 25TH JUNE 2012
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 1
Transport and Infrastructure Development –Hon. Chebundo (Chairperson) Hon. Baloyi, Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Chebundo, Hon. Dongo, Hon. Dzirutwe, Hon.
Huruba, Hon. Machacha, Hon. Mandebvu, Hon. Mhlanga, Hon. Mushore, Hon. Ncube S, Hon. Nyakudanga, Hon. Raradza, Hon. Rutsvara Clerk Ms Macheza
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 2
Defence and Home Affairs – Hon. Madzore to be Chairperson
Hon. Chaderopa, Hon. Denga, Hon. Huruba, Hon. Madzore, Hon. Mafios, Hon. Mutinhiri, Hon. Ziteya, Hon. Mangena, Hon. Mhandu (Rtd) Major C, Hon. Moyo R, Hon. Mutseyami, Hon. Mwonzora, Hon. Sululu. - Clerk Mr Daniel
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 4
Public Accounts – Hon Chinyadza to be Chairperson
Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chikava, Hon. Chinyadza, Hon. Hove, Hon. Mangena, Hon. Matiza, Hon. Mbwembwe, Hon. Moyo S, Hon. Muguti, Hon. Musundire, Hon. Nyamupinga B, Hon. Sai, Hon. Sansole T, Hon. Sululu.- Clerk Mrs Nyawo
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 311
Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism – Hon. M. Dube to be
(Chaiperson)
Hon. P. Dube, Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chinomona, Hon. Chitima, Hon. Karenyi,
Hon. Machacha, Hon. Mahoka, Hon. Marima, Hon. Matienga, Hon. Mazikana,
Hon. Mkhosi, Hon. Ndambakuwa, Hon. Nezi, Hon. Saruwaka, Hon. Shoko M,
Hon. Sibanda C.C, Hon. Sibanda P.N - Clerk Mr Mazani
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 311
Mines and Energy – Hon. Chindori-Chininga (Chairperson)
Hon. Chindori-Chininga, Hon. Chinomona, Hon. Dzingirayi, Hon. Kagurabadza,
Hon. Katsande, Hon. Kay, Hon. Haritatos, Hon. Makamure, Hon. Maposhere,
Hon. Mare, Hon. Marima, Hon. Mudarikwa, Hon. Mudiwa, Hon. Mudzuri. E,
Hon. Mungofa, Hon. Munjeyi, Hon Munengami, Hon. Musvaire, Hon. Muza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nemadziva, Hon. Shoko H. - Clerk Mr Manhivi
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 3
Higher Education, Science and Technology – Hon. S.M. Ncube
(Chairperson)
Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Chitando, Hon. Dumbu, Hon. Khumalo Martin, Hon.
Kumalo Marvellous, Hon. Mafios, Hon. Maramwidze, Hon. Matamisa, Hon.
Mnkandla, Hon. Muza, Hon. S.M. Ncube, Hon. Ndhlovu A, Hon. Zhuwao. Clerk Mrs Zenda
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No.
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare – Hon. Zinyemba (Chairperson) Hon. Chibaya, Hon. Chirongwe, Hon. Chivamba, Hon. Goto, Hon. Gwiyo, Hon.
Khumalo T, Hon. Khumalo S.S, Hon. Mahlangu, Hon. Mudau, Hon. Sai, Hon.
Sibanda F.M, Hon. Zinyemba. - Clerk Ms Mushunje
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 4
Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion – Hon. Zhanda (Chairperson) Hon. Beremauro, Hon. Bhebhe A, Hon. Chinyadza, Hon. Cross, Hon. M. Dube, Hon. Kanzama, Hon. Khumalo Martin, Hon. Mashakada, Hon. Matshalaga, Hon.
Muguti, Hon. Mukanduri, Hon. Ndava, Hon. Nyaude, Hon. Saruwaka, Hon.
Sibanda, Hon. Zhanda. - Clerk Mr Ratsakatika
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 311
Public Works and National Housing – Hon. Mupukuta to be Chairperson Hon. Chimhini, Hon. Chirume, Hon. Chimbetete, Hon. Jiri, Hon. Kachepa, Hon.
Mabhena, Hon. Mbwembwe, Hon. Mudzuri H, Hon. Mupukuta, Hon.
Ndambakuwa, Hon. Ndebele G, Hon. Ngwenya, Hon. Shirichena, Hon. Sindi. -
Clerk - Mr Mazani
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 413
Justice, Legal Affairs, Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs – Hon
Mwonzora (Chairperson)
Hon. Gonese, Hon. Kapesa, Hon. Mangami, Hon. Mangwana, Hon. Matiza, Hon.
Hon. Mkandla T.Z, Hon. Muchauraya, Hon. Mushonga S.L, Hon. Muza, Hon.
Mutinhiri, Hon. Mwonzora, Hon. Parirenyatwa, Hon. Shoko M, Hon. Tshuma B.
Hon Varandeni J. - Clerk Miss Zenda
TUESDAY 26TH JUNE 2012
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 1
Health and Child Welfare – Hon. Parirenyatwa (Chairperson)
Hon. Chebundo, Hon. Chivamba, Hon. Dube M, Hon. Kachepa, Hon. Makuyana, Hon. Maramba, Hon. Masaiti, Hon. Matamisa, Hon. Matshalaga, Hon.
Mudavanhu, Hon. Munengami, Hon. Ndebele G, Hon. Nyamupinga, Hon.
Parirenyatwa D, Hon. Shoko H, Hon. Ziyambi. - Clerk Mrs Khumalo
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 3
Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade – Hon.
Mukanduri (Chairperson)
Hon.Gumbo J.M, Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Chirongwe, Hon. Gwiyo, Hon. Jembere, Hon. Maramwidze, Hon. Mukanduri, Hon. Muza, Hon. Ndlovu A, Hon.
Ngwenya, Hon. Rutsvara, Hon. Sibanda D, Hon. Sindi, Hon. Tshuma. - Clerk
Mr Chiremba
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 2
State Enterprises and Parastatals Management – Hon. Mavima
(Chairperson)
Hon. Chikwinya, Hon. Kagurabadza, Hon. Matibe, Hon. Mavima, Hon.
Maramba, Hon. Mlilo, Hon. Mkhosi E, Hon. Mushore, Hon. Ndava, Hon.
Ngwenya, Hon. Sibanda P N, Hon. Ziteya, Hon. Ziyambi. - Clerk Ms Chikuvire
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 2
Industry and Commerce – Hon. Mutomba (Chairperson)
Hon. Chihota, Hon. Dube P, Hon. Hove, Hon. Kanzama, Hon. Madubeko, Hon.
Matshalaga, Hon. Madzimure, Hon. Mavima, Hon. Mharadza, Hon. Mutomba, Hon. Nyaude, Hon. Sansole, Hon. Sithole. - Clerk Miss Masara
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 311
Agriculture, Water, Lands and Resettlement – Hon Jiri (Chairperson) Hon. Chinomona, Hon Denga, Hon. Dube P, Hon. Dube M, Hon. Jiri, Hon. Katsande, Hon. Mahoka, Hon. Makamure, Hon. Makuyana, Hon. Mkhosi E, Hon. Mlambo, Hon. Mlilo, Hon. Raradza, Hon. Sai, Hon. Varandeni, Hon.
Zhanda. - Clerk Mr A. Mutyambizi
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 4
Local Government, Rural and Urban Development – Hon. Karenyi (Chairperson)
Hon. Baloyi, Hon T.S. Chambati, Hon. Karenyi, Hon. Dube M, Hon. Garandi, Hon. Kapesa, Hon. Matimba, Hon. Mudzuri E., Hon. Musvaire, Hon. Mudau,
Hon. Mkandla T.Z, Hon. Nyakudanga, Hon. Samkange. - Clerk Mr Daniel