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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTES 3_NOVEMBER_2009_NO._5
ADVANCE COPY- UNCORRECTED
No. 5
PARLIAMENT
OF
ZIMBABWE
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
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SECOND SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT
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TUESDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER 2009
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Quarter past Two o’clock p.m The Speaker in the Chair
PRAYERS
Members Present
| Baloyi A,
Beremauro G, Bhasikiti K, Bimha M.C Biti L.T Chaderopa F Chambati T.S Chamisa N Chanetsa P.T. Chebundo B Chibaya A Chidhakwa W.K Chikava B, Chimanikire G, Chimbetete W.M Chimhini D.A, Chinomona M.M Chinyadza W Chiota P.C Chirongwe R, Chirume O Chitando J Chitima A, Chivamba K, Chombo I.M.C Cross E.G Denga P Dokora L.D.K Dongo G.Z Dube C.R.E Dube M Dumbu F Dzingirai I Dzirutwe G Gabuza J.G Garadhi S Goche N.T Gonese I.T Goto R Gumbo J.M Gwiyo C.C Haritatos P Hlongwane M |
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Kay J.I.H Khumalo S.S, Khumalo T Kumalo M Mabhena G Machacha C Madamombe S Madubeko J Madzimure W Mafios I.D Mahlangu T Mahoka S Mandebvu N.T Mangami D Mangena J Mangwana M.P Maposhere D Maramba P.H Maramwidze E H Mare M Marima E Masaiti E Mashakada T Matibe T.P Matibenga L.G Matienga M Matimba T Matinenga E.T Mavima L.D Mazikana P.H Mbwembwe E Mhandu C Mhashu F.G Mhlanga A Mkhosi E.T.M Mlilo O.S Mnangagwa E.D Mnkandla T Mohadi K.C.D Mombeshora D.T Moyo E Moyo R Mpariwa P Mpukuta L Muchauraya P Mudarikwa S Mudavanhu E Mudenge I.S, |
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Munjeyi G Mushonga S.L ia
Mushore L nz
Musumbu E dv
Musundire A.L Musvaire W ii
Mutambara AG o
Mutinhiri A Cn
Mutinhiri T Sa
Mutseyami C.P i
Muza I tR
Mwonzora D.T h
Mzembi W oT
Navava E ls
Ncube S Ndambakuwa F eh
Ndava R u
Ndebele G Am
Ndhlovu A a
Nemadziva N S
Nezi W uB
Ngwenya B lV
Nhema C.D.F Nkomo S.S ua
Nyakudanga O lr
Nyamande J Nyamudeza S Nyamupinga B.B ia
Nyaude B n
Nyoni S.G.G Ad
Raradza E e
Rutsvara R Tn
Sai S ai
Samkange N.T.C c
Sansole T.W hJ
Saruwaka T.J.L i
Shamu W.K oZ
Shirichena E nh
Shoko H aa
Shoko M n
Sibanda C.C Md
Sibanda F.M a
T.P
Zinyemba M
Ziteya K.S
Ziyambi W.Z Zwizwai M.
Printed by Order of the House
Absent with leave
Hon E.T.C Chininga
Hon F. Kanzama
Hon A. Langa
Hon B.J Pasihomusha-Matiza
- Papers laid upon the Table-
The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Management
National Environmental Policy and Strategies Document
The Minister of Finance
Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe Annual Report 2008
Hon Mashakada
Minutes of proceedings and minutes of evidence of the First Report of the Public Accounts Committee on the State of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Office (S.C.2, 2009).
Hon Mashakada as Chairperson, brought up the First Report of the Public Accounts Committee on the State of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Office (S.C.2, 2009).
- Mashakada seconded by Hon. Chikava moved: That this House takes note of the first report of the Public Accounts Committee on the State of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Office (S.C.2, 2009).
On the motion of the Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
- F.M Sibanda, seconded by Hon. T. Khumalo, moved: That this House:
DISTURBED by the current situation where national heroes and heroines are declared in a partisan and biased manner;
NOTING that several deserving Zimbabweans have not been accorded the heroes and heroines status;
CONVINCED that it is undesirable for the organ of a political party to determine such national issues;
ACCEPTING that an objective and bipartisan process will restore confidence in the process;
NOW THEREFORE this House resolves to set up a committee, which will examine the matter and make appropriate recommendations to the House.
On the motion of the Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
- The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs moved: That Notice of Motion No. 3, for today, stands over until Order of the Day No. 6 has been disposed of.
Motion put and agreed to.
- Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 21st October – The Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Mutambara.)
Question again proposed: That a respectful Address be presented to the
President of Zimbabwe as follows-
May, it please you, Your Excellency, the President:
We, the Members of Parliament of Zimbabwe, desire to express our loyalty to Zimbabwe and beg leave to offer our respectful thanks for the speech, which you have been pleased to address to Parliament – Hon. Nyamupinga.
[Time elapsed: 2 hour 48 minutes]
On the motion of the Minister of State Enterprises and Parastatals: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
- On the motion of the Minister State Enterprises and Parastatals the House adjourned at nineteen minutes past four o’clock p.m.
- N. MOYO
Speaker.
WEDNESDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER 2009
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS
♦ QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
* QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
*1. HON. CHIMBETETE: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural
Development to explain the reason for the delays in the surfacing of the Binhanya Road which runs from Nyanga to Ruwange and to assure this House that the Ministry has budgeted for its surfacing in the coming budget for 2010.
[Deferred from Wednesday 21st October]
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HON. CHIMBETETE: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development to inform this House what measures the Ministry is putting in place to prevent carnage at Tombo One, which has become a black spot following a number of fatal accidents in that area dating as far back as 1991 to the latest one this year. |
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HON. CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development to explain why the Odzani Jombe to Mutare road has not been surfaced as a matter of priority in view of the fact that since 2005 quarry stones and gravel were already piled at the Honde River Bridge.
[Deferred from Wednesday 21st October]
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HON. MARAMWIDZE: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development when the surfacing of the Gutu/Buhera road would be completed. |
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HON. CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture to provide this House with the final statistics of registered students for 2009, ‘O’ and ‘A’ level examinations after the failure by many of them to raise the examination fees and to further clarify government policy on the future management of examination fees. |
| *5. | HON. CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture to |
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explain to this House:
i) the facts regarding the provision of learning and teaching materials provided by UNICEF and other funding partners; and ii) the distribution policy or mechanism to ensure equity to all schools. |
| *6. | HON. CROSS: To ask the Minister of Finance to:
i) inform the House the total cost incurred in the setting up of Toll Gates on all major roads; ii) indicate the estimated costs of the operation, the revenue collected from Toll Gates, state the amounts allocated to date for operation of the Toll Gates system ; and iii) State the amounts allocated to ZINARA for the maintenance of the National Road Network.
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| *7. | HON. NDEBELE: To ask the Minister of Finance whether he is aware that the foreign currency exchange cross rate in Matebeleland, Midlands and parts of Masvingo Provinces is US$1 to R7.50 and to state what the Ministry is doing to remedy the situation.
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| *8. | HON. JIRI: To ask the Minister of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development to explain:
i) Why Rural District Councils have been operating without audited financial statements over the years as evidenced by the Chikomba Rural District Council whose last audited accounts were produced in 2003. ii) What measures the Ministry is taking to address cases of gross maladministration in the running of Council Affairs where some assets |
have been misappropriated over time Chikomba Rural District Council is a case in point.
iii) What criteria has been used to employ the staff in the Administration of Councils and to state whether it is by merit or nepotism.
| *9. | HON. MARAMWIDZE: To ask the Minister of Industry and Commerce why most shops in urban centers are operated by Nigerians and other foreign nationals instead of our own people who are well known entrepreneurs.
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| *10. | HON. SHOKO: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to inform this House a) whether those who brutally murdered Yona Gent, Ngoni Naite,
Archford Chipiyo and an identified youth on the night of 17-18 June 2008 near the Skyline Golf Club Compound (RRB No. 0333672) have been apprehended and if so to state the progress that has been made in presenting the culprits; and b) to explain why the police refused to release Yona Gent’s post mortem results to his parents.
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| *11. | HON. SHOKO: To ask the Minister of Water Resources Development and Management to inform the House when the surbubs of Unit ‘O’, N, G, M, and N in Chitungwiza South Constituency would get piped water and to explain the problem being faced. |
NOTICES OF PRESENTATION OF BILLS
- THE MINISTER OF FINANCE: Bill to establish an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor-General as an office outside the Public Service, and to provide for the administration of the office and the conditions of service for its members- Audit Office Bill, (H.B. 10, 2009).
- THE MINISTER OF FINANCE: Bill to condone unauthorized expenditure incurred by the Ministry of Finance, the former Ministry of Economic Development, the former Ministry Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, the former Ministry of Science and Technology, the Parliament of Zimbabwe, the former Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development and the former Ministry of Industry and International Trade- Financial Adjustments, (H.B. 8, 2009).
- THE MINISTER OF FINANCE: Bill to enhance effective and responsible economic and financial management by Government, including ensuring that roles and responsibilities are clear for all those involved in the management of public finance, to provide for the implementation of generally accepted accounting standards, to promote the accountability of public entities in the management of public resources, to make available such information as will enable Parliament to be informed of the scrutiny of public expenditures, revenues, assets, liabilities and the management of public money, to provide for the preparation and presentation of economic and fiscal policy by the
Minister responsible for finance, to provide for the supervision of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and other public funds, to provide for the raising, administration and repayment of loans by the State and for giving of guarantees in respect of certain loans, to repeal the State Loans and Guarantees Act [Chapter 22:13] and the Audit and Exchequer Act
[Chapter22:03] and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the above- Public Finance Management, (H.B. 9, 2009).
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS
- HON. MATUTU
HON. MUCHAURAYA
That this House:
NOTING that an accurate voters roll is central and key to a credible electoral process;
ALARMED by the chaotic state of the voters roll in Zimbabwe as evidenced by the presence of names of deceased persons, geriatrics over 100 years old, multiple entries and a multitude of general inaccuracies;
CONCERNED that little action has been taken to correct the situation despite several calls to do so from various quarters;
CONVINCED that an audit of the voters roll is urgent and necessary to ensure that future elections are credible;
NOW THEREFORE this House calls upon the inclusive government to immediately carry out a comprehensive audit of the voters roll to rid it of all inaccuracies and irregularities.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the criteria used to declare national heroes and heroines (Adjourned 3rd November 2009 – The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs).
[Days elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House:
DISTURBED by the current situation where national heroes and heroines are declared in a partisan and biased manner;
NOTING that several deserving Zimbabweans have not been accorded the heroes and heroines status;
CONVINCED that it is undesirable for the organ of a political party to determine such national issues;
ACCEPTING that an objective and bipartisan process will restore confidence in the process;
NOW THEREFORE this House resolves to set up a committee, which will examine the matter and make appropriate recommendations to the House- Hon F.M Sibanda.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the first report of the Public Accounts Committee (Adjourned 3rd November 2009 – The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs).
[Days elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the first report of the Public Accounts Committee on the State of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Office (S.C.2, 2009)- Hon Mashakada.
- Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 3rd November – The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs.)
Question proposed: That a respectful Address be presented to the President of Zimbabwe as follows-
May, it please you, Your Excellency, the President:
We, the Members of Parliament of Zimbabwe, desire to express our loyalty to Zimbabwe and beg leave to offer our respectful thanks for the speech, which you have been pleased to address to Parliament – Hon. Nyamupinga.
[Time elapsed: 3 hours 50 minutes]
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development – (Adjourned 22nd October – The
Deputy Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment).
[Days elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development on the operations of ZINARA (S.C. 1, 2009)- Hon Chebundo
- COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY.
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MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES
Thursday, 5th November 2009
At 1000 hours in Committee Room No. 413
MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: Hon. Chimanikire (Chairperson), Hon. Baloyi, Hon. Chaderopa, Hon. Hlongwane, Hon. Mandebvu, Hon. Matonga, Moyo S, Hon. Mudarikwa, Hon. Jembere, Hon. Muchauraya, Hon. Mudiwa, Hon. Musumbu, Hon. Sibanda, Hon. Varandeni, Hon. Ziyambi – Clerk - Mrs Nyawo
At 1000 hours in Committee Room. No.1
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT: Hon. Moyo
(Chairperson), Hon. Chimbetete, Hon. Gonese, Hon. Makuyana M, Hon. Masvaire, Hon. Matibe, Hon. Maposhere, Hon. Mbwembwe, Hon. Munjeyi, Hon. Mutomba, Hon. Muza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nemadziva, Hon. Ngwenya, Hon. Nyamudeza, Hon.
Tazviona, Hon. Zhuwao, Hon. Zinyemba.
Clerk – Ms. Mushunje
At 1000 hours 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. Dumbu, Hon. Goto, Hon. Kagurabadza, Hon. Masukume, Hon. Matibenga, Hon. Mharadza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nyamupinga, Hon.
Shirichena, Hon. Sithole A. Clerk – Mrs Khumalo
EDUCATION, SPORTS AND CULTURE: Hon. Mangami (Chairperson) Hon.
Bhasikiti, Hon. Chihota, Hon. Chimhini, Hon. Chitando, Hon. Haritatos, Hon.
Kumalo Marvellous, Hon. Madubeko, Hon. Mguni N, Hon. Mudzuri H, Hon.
Mupukuta, Hon. Muza, Hon. S.M Ncube, Hon. Nezi, Hon. Sibanda F.M.
Monday, 9 November, 2009
At 1000 hours in Committee Room 311
NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM: Hon P. Dube
(Chairperson), Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chinomona, Hon. Chitima, Hon. Kachepa, Hon.
Karenyi, Hon. Machacha, Hon. Mahoka, Hon. Marima, Hon. Matienga, Hon. Mazikana, Hon Mkhosi, Hon. Ndambakuwa, Hon. Nezi, Hon. Saruwaka, Hon. Shoko M, Hon. C.C Sibanda, Hon. P.N Sibanda – Clerk Mr. Ndlovu.
At 1000 hours in Government Caucus
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: Hon. Mashakada (Chairperson), Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chikava, Hon. Hove, Hon. Mangena, Hon. Matiza, Hon. Mbwembwe, Hon. Moyo S, Hon. Muguti, Hon. Musundire, Hon. Sai, Hon. Sululu, Clerk – Mrs Nyawo.
At 1000 hours in Government Caucus
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION: Hon. Hon. Zhanda
(Chairperson), Beremauro, 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, Clerk – Mr. Ratsakatika.
At 1000 hours in Committee Room No. 3
HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Hon. Bhebhe A
(Chairperson), Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Chitando, Hon. Dumbu, Hon. Khumalo Martin, Hon. Kumalo Marvellous, Hon. Mafios, Hon. Maramwidze, Hon. Matamisa, Hon.
Matibenga, Hon. Mguni N, Hon. Mnkandla, Hon. Muza, Hon. S.M. Ncube, Hon. Ndhlovu A, Hon. Zhuwao, Clerk – Miss Mudaanhu.
At 1000 hours in Committee Room No. 1
Transport and Infrastructure Development: Hon. Chebundo (Chairperson), Hon. Baloyi, Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Dongo, Hon. Dzirutwe, Hon. Huruba, Hon.
Machacha, Hon. Madamombe, Hon. Mandebvu, Hon. Mhlanga, Hon. Mushore, Hon. Ncube S, Hon. Nyakudanga, Hon. Raradza, Hon. Rutsvara, Clerk - Ms Macheza
At 0945 hours in Committee Room No. 2
Home Affairs and Defence: Hon. Madzore (Chairperson), Hon. Chaderopa, 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.
Sibanda P N, Hon. Sululu. Clerk – Mr Daniel
At 1400 hours in Committee Room No. 311
PUBLIC WORKS AND NATIONAL HOUSING: Hon. Mupukuta (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.
PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE: Hon. Zinyemba (Chairperson), Hon. Chibaya, Hon. Chimanikire, Hon. Chirongwe, Hon. Chivamba, Hon. Goto, Hon. Khumalo T, Hon. Khumalo S.S, Hon. Mabhiza, Hon. Mudau, Hon.
Sai, Hon. Sibanda F.M. Clerk – Ms Mushunje
Tuesday, 10 November, 2009
At 1000 hours in Committee Room No. 4
AGRICULTURE, WATER, LANDS AND RESETTLEMENT: Hon. Jiri (Chairperson), Hon. Chinomona, Hon Denga, Hon. Dube P, Hon. Katsande, Hon. Madamombe, Hon.
Mahoka, Hon. Makamure, Hon. Makuyana, Hon. Mkhosi E, Hon. Mlambo, Hon.
Mlilo, Hon. Raradza, Hon. Sai, Hon. Varandeni, Hon. Zhanda – Clerk - Mr. Ndlovu.
At 1000 hours in Committee Room 311
INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE: Hon. Mutomba (Chairperson), Hon. Chihota, Hon. Chinyadza, Hon. Dube C, Hon. Dube P, Hon. Hove, Hon. Kanzama, Hon. Madubeko, Hon. Matshalaga, Hon. Madzimure, Hon. Masukume, Hon. Mavima, Hon. Mharadza, Hon. Nyaude, Hon. Sansole, Hon. Sithole, Clerk – Mr. Ratsakatika.
At 1000 hours in Committee Room No. 1
HEALTH AND CHILD WELFARE: Hon. Parirenyatwa D (Chairpeson), Hon.
Chebundo, Hon. Chikava, Hon. Dube M, Hon. Kachepa, Hon. Karenyi, Hon.
Makuyana, Hon. Maramba, Hon. Matshalaga, Hon. Mudavanhu, Hon. Masukume, Hon. Munengami, Hon. Ndebele G, Hon. Nyamupinga, Hon. Shoko H- Clerk- Ms.
Mukono
At 0945 hours in Committee Room No. 2
STATE ENTERPRISES AND PARASTATALS MANAGEMENT: Hon. Mavima
(Chairperson), Hon. Chikwinya, Hon. Denga, Hon. Kagurabadza, Hon. Matibe, Hon. Mavima, Hon. Maramba, Hon. Mlilo, Hon. Mkhosi E, Hon. Mushore, Hon. Ndava, Hon. Ngwenya, Hon. Ziteya, Hon. Ziyambi.
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BILL UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL COMMITTEE
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (H.B.7, 2009) -The Minister of Finance (referred 22nd October 2009)