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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTES 4_NOVEMBER_2009_NO._6

ADVANCE COPY- UNCORRECTED

No. 6

PARLIAMENT

ZIMBABWE

The Speaker in the Chair

PRAYERS

Members Present

Baloyi A,

Beremauro G,

Bhasikiti K,

Bimha M.C

Chaderopa

Chambati

Chamisa N

Chanetsa P.T.

T.S

Chibaya A

Chidhakwa W.K

Chikava B,

Chikwinya S,

Chimanikire G,

Chimbetete W.M

Chimhini D.A,

Chininga E.T.C,

Chinomona M.M

Chinyadza W

Chiota P.C

Chirongwe R,

Chirume O

Chitando J

Chitima A,

Chivamba K,

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

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SECOND SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT

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WEDNESDAY, 4^TH NOVEMBER 2009

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Quarter past Two o’clock p.m

Cross E.G Maramba P.H Mutomba W

Denga P Maramwidze E H Mutsekwa G.T

Dokora L.D.K Mare M Mutseyami C.P

Dongo G.Z Marima E Mwonzora D.T

Dube C.R.E Mashakada T Ncube S

Dumbu F Matibe T.P Ndava R

Dzingirai I Matibenga L.G Ndebele G

Dzirutwe G Matienga M Nezi W

Garadhi S Matimba T Ngwenya B

Gonese I.T Matinenga E.T Nyakudanga O

Goto R Matonga B Nyamande J

Gwiyo C.C Mazikana P.H Nyamudeza S

Haritatos P Mbwembwe E Nyamupinga B.B

Hove S.R Mhandu C Nyaude B

Jembere E Mkhosi E.T.M Pasihomusha-Matiza

Jiri M Mlilo O.S B.J

Kachepa N Mnkandla T Rutsvara R

Kanzama F Mombeshora D.T Samkange N.T.C

Kapesa R Moyo E Sansole T.W

Karenyi L Moyo G Saruwaka T.J.L

Kay J.I.H Moyo R Shoko H

Khumalo M, Moyo S Shoko M

Khumalo N.M, Mpariwa P Sibanda F.M

Khumalo T Mudarikwa S Sindi C

Kumalo M Mudau M Sithole A

Mabhena G Mudenge I.S, Sululi A

Machacha C Mudzuri E Tazviona R

Madamombe S Mudzuri H Varandeni J

Madubeko J Mukanduri S.T Zhanda T.P

Madzimure W Munengami F Zhuwao P

Mahlangu T Mungofa P.T Zinyemba M

Mahoka S Munjeyi G Ziteya K.S

Majome F.J Mushonga S.L Ziyambi W.Z

Zwizwai M

Makamure R Mushore L

Mandebvu N.T Musumbu E

Mangena J Musvaire W

Mangwana M.P Mutinhiri T

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

Hon W. Shamu

The Speaker informed the House that the Hon Minister of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion was inviting Hon Members to a half day stakeholder participation workshop on the formulation of a Medium Term Plan which would take place on 5^th November 2009, from 0800 hours to 1300 hours at the Harare International Conference Centre.

Report from the Parliamentary Legal Committee NOT being an adverse report on the following bill:-

Date Received

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill H.B. 7, 2009)

…………………………………………………………. 4^thNovember 2009

Second Reading- Tomorrow.

Questions without notice.

Questions with notice.

The Minister of Information Communication Technology (for the Minister of Finance) presented a 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).

Bill read the first time. Referred to the Parliamentary Legal Committee.

The Minister of Information Communication Technology (for the Minister of Finance) presented a 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 Bill, (H.B. 8, 2009).

Bill read the first time. Referred to the Parliamentary Legal Committee.

The Minister of Information Communication Technology (for the Minister of Finance) presented a 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 Bill, (H.B. 9, 2009).

Bill read the first time. Referred to the Parliamentary Legal Committee.

The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs moved: That Notice of Motion No. 1, for today, stands over until Order of the Day No. 6 has been disposed.

Motion put and agreed to.

Adjourned debate on motion on the criteria used to declare national heroes and heroines (Adjourned 3^rd 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.

On the motion of the Deputy Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.

On the motion of the Deputy Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment the House adjourned at sixteen minutes past five o’clock p.m.

N. MOYO Speaker.

THURSDAY 5^TH NOVEMBER 2009

ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS

SECOND READING: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (H.B. 7, 2009)- The Minister of Finance.

Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 3^rd 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]

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.

HON GONESE

HON T. KHUMALO

That leave be granted to bring in a Bill to amend the Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17] to ensure that the public gatherings are regulated in a manner that will allow Zimbabweans to fully exercise their fundamental democratic right to engage, to express themselves through the medium of peaceful assembly and association and the Bill will also clarify some of the existing provisions in the current Act.

HON BHASIKITI

HON MADZIMURE

That this House:

NOTING the existence of the African Parliamentarians Network against Corruption (APNAC) Zimbabwe Chapter which is a forum for Parliamentarians to share information and experiences in the fight against corruption.

CONCERNED about the high levels of corruption in our society and its impact on the economy especially on the poor.

FURTHER CONCERNED by the country’s poor rating on the 2007 Corruption Perception Index.

NOW, THEREFORE, this House, calls upon

the Executive, Judiciary and Legislature to lead by example by coming p with a Code of Conduct;
the three arms of government to condemn all corrupt practices in all sectors;

the Executive to review all relevant legislation with a view to strengthen them in order to deal with corruption cases;

the Executive to consider the reports by the Comptroller and AuditorGeneral’s reports seriously and make the necessary follow- ups; and
Legislators to adopt the APNAC Zimbabwe Chapter.

HON MUNGOFA

HON SHIRICHENA

That this House takes note of the report of the Observer Mission to Botswana on the SADC Parliamentary Forum Interim Statement regarding the Botswana General Elections held on 16^th October 2009.

HON ZIYAMBI

HON CHINOMONA

That this House takes notes of the untimely death of National Hero, Senator Richard Chemist Hove who passed away on 22^nd August 2009.

Adjourned debate on motion on the criteria used to declare national heroes and heroines (Adjourned 4^th November 2009 – The Deputy Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment).

[Days elapsed: 2]

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 3^rd 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 on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development – (Adjourned 22^nd 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.

WEDNESDAY, 11^TH 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 21^st October]

*2.

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.