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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTES 8 DECEMBER 2022 NO 5
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No. 5
PARLIAMENT
OF
ZIMBABWE
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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FIFTH SESSION – NINTH PARLIAMENT
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THURSDAY, 8TH DECEMBER, 2022
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Quarter past two o’clock pm
The Acting Speaker in the Chair
Prayers
Members Present
Banda S,
Bhuda S,
Biti L T
Bushu B.,
Chamisa S.,
Chanda G. ,
Chasi F.,
Chibagu G.,
Chidakwa J.,
Chidamba S.,
Chiduwa C.
Chidziva H
Chihururu C.,
Chikombo W
Chikukwa M. R,
Chikuni E.,
Chimbaira G.,
Chimina L.,
Chimwanza J.
Chingosho C. P.
Chinyanganya M.,
Chipato A,
Chitura L,
Chiwetu J Z
Dube B,
Dube G,
Dutiro P,
Dzepasi G,
Gabbuza J. G.,
Gandawa M. A,
Gonese I T,
Gorerino O.,
Gozho C,
Hamauswa S.,
Houghton J. R,
Hungwe T
Hwende C
Jaja J.,
January S.
Kabozo S.,
Kachepa N.,
Karoro D.,
Karumazondo M. T.,
Kashambe M. T.,
Khumalo M.,
Maboyi R M.,
Machingauta C.
Madhuku J,
Madiwa C.,
Madzimure W
Madziva S.,
Mafuta S. V.,
Mago N,
Mahlangu S
Makari Z H
Makone S.
Makoni R R,
Makonya J,
Makope M
Mangora B.,
Marikisi N.,
Markham A. N.,
Maronge C.,
Masango C. P.,
Mashakada T.
Masoka N
Masvisvi D
Matambo J
Matangira T. R,
Mataranyika D. M.,
Mataruse P.,
Mathe S,
Matsunga S
Mavenyengwa R.,
Mavetera T. A.,
Mavhunga M,
Mayihlome L,
Mbondiah M,
Mchenje S. M.,
Mguni N,
Mguni S K,
Miranzi B.
Mkandla M.,
Mlambo M. M.,
Mliswa T P
Mokone S,
Moyo C.,
Moyo L.
Moyo Peter,
Moyo T.,
Mpame C.,
Mpofu M. M.,
Muchimwe P T,
Mudarikwa S,
Mudyiwa M.,
Mugadza M
Mugweni C. T.,
Mukapiko D. L.,
Munengami F
Munetsi J.,
Munochinzwa M.
Muponora N.,
Murai E
Murambiwa O,
Murire J, Rtd. Col. Dr
Musakwa E,
Musanhi K. S,
Mushoriwa E.,
Musiyiwa R.,
Mutodi E.,
Mutsenyami C P
Ndebele V
Ndlovu M.N
Nduna D. T.,
Nguluvhe A.,
Ngwenya S.,
Nhambo F.,
Nhari V,
Nkani A.,
Nkomo M,
Nyabani T,
Nyabote R.
Nyamudeza S,
Nyathi E.
Nyathi R. R,
Nyika F
Nyokanhete J,
Porusingazi E.,
Raidza M.,
Rungani A,
Sacco J. K.,
Saizi T.
Samukange J. T.,
Saruwaka T. J. L.,
Seremwe B.,
Sewera J N,
Shava J.,
Shirichena E.,
Shongedza E.,
Shumbamhini H.,
Sibanda L.
Sibanda O.,
Simbanegavi Y.,
Sithole G K,
Sithole James,
Sithole Josiah,
Sithole S,
Tarusenga U D
Tekeshe D.,
Tembo M
Tobaiwa J
Tsuura N.,
Tungamirai T.,
Watson N J,
Zemura L,
Zhou P,
Zhou T,
Ziyambi ,
Zizhou M
In Attendance in terms of section 138(2) and (3) and section 104(3) of the Constitution
Printed by Order of the House
Absent with leave
Hon. E. Moyo
- The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (for the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade), moved That:
WHEREAS Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides that an international treaty which has been concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President does not bind Zimbabwe until it has been approved by Parliament;
WHEREAS The Georgetown Agreement, created in 1975, is the Framework Act of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States which aims to ensure sustainable development and poverty reduction within the ACP’s Member States. Zimbabwe, together with other Member States are progressively adopting policies and implementing measures in accordance with their obligations in terms of the Agreement and exercising political will by calling for the transformation of the ACP Group of States into an international organization which will act as a multilateral body, taking into account the changing global geopolitical context;
AND WHEREAS the Revised Georgetown Agreement was opened for signature in 2019, and came into force in April 2020. The Revised Agreement endorses the Organisation’s change of name from the ACP Group of States to the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (OACPS). Other significant changes include among others, a revision of addressing the challenges to development in all its dimensions with respect to environmental matters, climate change, peace and security, gender and private sector development.
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, this House resolves that the aforesaid agreement be and is hereby approved for ratification.
Motion put and agreed to.
- Adjourned debate on motion that leave be granted to bring in a Finance Bill
(Adjourned 7th December 2022 – Hon. T. Moyo).
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question again proposed: That leave be granted to bring in a Bill to make further provision for the revenues and public funds of Zimbabwe and to make provision for ancillary and incidental matters — The Minister of Finance and Economic Development.
On the motion of the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
- The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, moved: That Orders of the Day Nos. 3 to 13, for today, stand over until Notice of Motion No. 14 has been disposed of.
Motion put and agreed to.
- Dr. Col. (Rtd) Murire, seconded by Hon. Masenda, moved:
That the Loss Control and Private Security Managers Bill, (H.B. 5, 2022) which was superseded by the end of the Fourth Session of the Ninth Parliament be restored on the Order Paper at the stage which the Bill had reached in terms of Standing Order No. 171 (1)(a).
Motion put and agreed to.
- On the motion of Hon. T. Moyo, seconded by Hon. Gonese: The House
adjourned at twelve minutes to four o`clock pm until Tuesday, 13th December,
2022 at a quarter past two o’clock pm in the afternoon.
HON. M. KHUMALO,
Acting Speaker.
TUESDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 2022
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS
- Adjourned debate on motion that leave be granted to bring in a Finance Bill
(Adjourned 8th December 2022 – Hon. Minister of Justice Legal and
Parliamentary Affairs).
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That leave be granted to bring in a Bill to make further provision for the revenues and public funds of Zimbabwe and to make provision for ancillary and incidental matters — The Minister of Finance and Economic Development.
- Committee of Supply (Main Estimates of Expenditure – Vote Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35).
- Consideration: Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill, (H. B. 10A, 2021), as amended – The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Second reading of the National Security
Council Bill, (H.B. 2, 2022)– The Minister of Defence and War Veteran Affairs (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
Question proposed: That the National Security Council Bill, (H.B. 2, 2022) be now read a second time – The Minister of Defence and War Veteran Affairs.
- Second reading: Public Finance Management Amendment Bill, (H.B. 4, 2021)– The Minister of Finance and Economic Development (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Reading of the Children’s Amendment Bill, (H. B. 12, 2021)– The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (Restored 7th December 2022– The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
Question proposed: That the Children’s Amendment Bill, (H. B. 12, 2021) be now read a second time - The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Reading of the Child Justice Bill, (H. B. 1, 2021) – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
Question proposed: That the Child Justice Bill, (H. B. 11, 2021) be now read a second time – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Reading of the Labour Amendment Bill, (H.B. 14, 2021)– The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare) (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
Question proposed: That the Labour Amendment Bill, (H. B. 14, 2021) be now read a second time - The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Second reading of the Insurance Bill, (H.B.1, 2021)- The Minister of Finance and Economic Development (Restored 7th December 2022– The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
Question proposed: That the Insurance Bill, (H.B. 1, 2021) be now read a second time – The Minister of Finance and Economic Development.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Second reading of the Judicial Laws Amendment Bill, (H.B. 3. 2022) - The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
Question proposed: That the Judicial Laws Amendment Bill, (H.B. 3. 2022)
be now read a second time - The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary
Affairs.
- Second reading: Electricity Amendment Bill, (H.B. 7, 2022)– The Minister of Energy and Power Development - (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
- Second reading: Medical Services Amendment Bill (H.B. 1, 2022)– The Vice
President and Minister of Health and Child Care (Restored 7th December 2022 – The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
- Committee: Institute of Loss Control and Private Security Managers Bill (H. B.
5, 2022)- Hon. Dr. Col. (Rtd) Murire (Restored 8th December, 2022- Hon.
Dr. Col. (Rtd) Murire).
- Hon. Togarepi
Hon. P. Zhou
[Days elapsed: 3]
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. B. Dube
Hon. Mliswa
[Days elapsed: 2]
That this House considers and adopts the Report of the Public Accounts Committee on non- compliance with regards to the submission of financial statements to the Auditor General by some Local Authorities (S. C. 32, 2022).
- Hon. Mataranyika
Hon. Raidza
[Day elapsed: 1]
That this House considers and adopts the Report of the Portfolio on Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on the inquiry into the state of affairs in Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Facilities and living conditions of prisoners.
- Hon. Mokone
Hon. Nyabani
That this House considers and adopts the Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Information, Media and Broadcasting Services on accreditation process of
Media Practitioners and ZBC’s implementation plan for fair and balanced
coverage of all Political Parties during elections. (S.C. 33, 2022)
- Hon. Mokone
Hon. Sithole J.
That this House considers and adopts the Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Information, Media and Broadcasting Services on the state of New Ziana
(S.C.40, 2022).
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BILLS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL COMMITTEE
- Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, (H. B. 6, 2022) – The Minister of
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. (Referred 6th December, 2022).
- Electoral Amendment Bill, (H.B. 11, 2022) – The Minister of Justice, Legal and
Parliamentary Affairs (Referred 7th December, 2022)
WEDNESDAY, 14TH DECEMBER, 2022
* QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE