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SENATE VOTES 05 October 2017 07

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No. 7

PARLIAMENT

ZIMBABWE

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE

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FIFTH SESSION – EIGHTH PARLIAMENT

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THURSDAY, 5TH OCTOBER 2017

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Half past Two o’clock pm. President of the Senate in the Chair.

Bhobho H,

Buka F,

Carter M. N,

Chabuka K,

Chifamba J,

Chimanikire A,

Chimbudzi A,

Chimhini D.A,

Chipanga T. S,

Dandawa Chief,

Gampu Chief IV,

Goto R,

Jadagu G.T,

Khumalo D.T,

Komichi M,

Mabhugu F E,

Machingaifa T,

Makone T,

Makore J,

Makwarimba C,

Marozva Chief,

Mashavakure N,

Matiirira A,

Mavhunga M,

Mawire J,

Moeketsi V,

Mohadi T.B,

Mugabe C.T,

Mumvuri D.D.E,

Muronzi M,

Murwira T,

Musaka M.B,

Musarurwa Chief,

Mutsvangwa M,

Ncube S,

Nebiri Chief,

Nembire Chief,

Nyambuya M. R. Rtd,

Nyangazonke Chief,

Nyathi R,

Sekeramayi T. S,

Shiri A,

Sibanda A,

Tawengwa C. Z,

Timveos L,

In attendance in terms of section 138(2) and (3) of the Constitution

Hon. L. Dokora, Hon. T. Dube, Hon. M. Hlongwane, Hon. S. Kasukuwere, Hon. O. Mguni, Hon. S. Nyoni.

Printed by Order of the Senate

Absent with leave

Hon. Sen. Chief Charumbira, Hon. Sen. Chimutengwende C.C.C, Hon. Sen. O. Maluleke, Hon. Sen. J. Manyeruke, Hon. Sen. A. Masuku, Hon. Sen. Mkhwebu, Hon. Sen. Mumbengegwi, Hon. Sen. Chief Mtshane, Hon. Sen. T. V. Muzenda, Hon. Sen. Chief Siansali, Hon. Sen. B. Sibanda.

The President of the Senate informed the Senate that all Members of the Zimbabwe Women’s Parliamentary Caucus were invited to a meeting to discuss the Women’s Manifesto on Tuesday, 10th October, 2017 at 1200 hours in the Senate Chamber.

Questions without notice.

Sen. Mohadi, seconded by Hon. A. Sibanda, moved: That time for Questions without notice be extended by 15 minutes.

Motion put and agreed to.

Questions with notice.

Adjourned debate on motion on the Code of Conduct and Ethics (Adjourned 4th October 2017- Sen. Masuku.)

[Day elapsed: 1]

Question again proposed: That this House: -

RECOGNIZING that in 1999, Parliament adopted the final report of the Parliamentary Reform Committee (PRC); and one of the recommendations contained in the report was that of establishing a Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Implementation Register for Members of Parliament.

ACKNOWLEDGING that the Constitution of Zimbabwe, in section 198 provides for the enactment of an Act of Parliament which must provide measures to enforce the provisions of principles of public administration and leadership, including measures to―

require public officers to make regular disclosures of their assets;
establish codes of conduct to be observed by public officers; and
provide for the disciplining of persons who contravene the provisions of Chapter 9 of the Constitution or any code of conduct or standard so established.

NOTING that the recommendation by the PRC and the requirement by the Constitution culminated in Standing Order No. 48 of the Standing Rules and Orders of the Senate.

COGNISANT of the approval of the Code of Conduct and Ethics and Implementation Register by the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders on 21st of April, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, resolves that the Code of Conduct and Ethics and the Implementation Register be adopted Hon. Sen. Masuku.

On the motion of the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives Development: Debate adjourned until Tuesday 10th October, 2017.

Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Peace and Security on the Preparedness of the Grain Marketing Board to handle the 2016/2017 Crop Deliveries and the Success of the Command Agriculture Programme– (Reinstated, 3rd October,2017—Hon. Sen. Mumvuri).

[Days elapsed: 7]

Question again proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Peace and Security on the Preparedness of the Grain Marketing Board to handle the 2016/2017 Crop Deliveries and the Success of the Command Agriculture Programme (S. C. 15, 2017)- Hon. Sen. Mumvuri.

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Rtd. Gen. Nyambuya seconded by Hon. Sen. Chief Musarurwa: Debate adjourned until Tuesday 10th October, 2017.

Adjourned debate on motion on the Report of the Zimbabwe delegation to the International Conference on Promoting Stakeholder and Parliamentary Dialogue on Arms Trade Treaty (Adjourned 4th October, 2017- Sen. Timveos)

[Day elapsed: 1]

Question again proposed: That this House takes note of the Report of the Zimbabwe delegation to the International Conference on Promoting Stakeholder and Parliamentary Dialogue on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) held at Pullman Teranga Hotel in Dakar, Senegal from 13th to 14th June, 2017- Hon. Sen. Timveos.

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Timveos, seconded by Hon. Sen. Makone: Debate adjourned until Tuesday 10th October, 2017.

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Mohadi, seconded by Hon. Sen. Chimhini: The Senate adjourned at eight minutes to four o’clock pm until Tuesday 10th October, 2017 at half past two o’clock in the afternoon.

MADZONGWE,

President of the Senate.

TUESDAY, 10TH OCTOBER, 2017

ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS

1. THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL SERVICES

THAT WHEREAS Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any Convention, Treaty or Agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President with one or more foreign states of governments or International Organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;

WHEREAS the Republic of Zimbabwe is desirous of becoming party to the Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled;

WHEREAS the Marrakesh Treaty recognizes that Governmental and Non – Governmental Organisations play an important role in providing persons with print disabilities with access to alternative format materials;

WHEREAS the Republic of Zimbabwe is desirous of ratifying the Marrakesh Treaty;

WHEREAS the entry into force of the aforesaid Treaty shall be conditional upon its ratification by the Member States in accordance with their Constitutional Procedures;

NOW THEREFORE, in terms of Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, this House resolves that the aforesaid Treaty be and is hereby approved for ratification.

2. THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL SERVICES

THAT WHEREAS Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, treaty or agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President with one or more foreign states of governments or International Organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;

WHEREAS Zimbabwe is committed to promote and protect the social and economic rights of its people and guarantee International Organisations and regional best practices in the labour market;

AND WHEREAS Zimbabwe approved of the SADC policies on Child Labour, Social Security, Use of Chemicals, HIV and HIV and Decent work it remains desirous to realize the aspirations of regional cooperation and integration in the employment and

Labour sector;

AND WHEREAS, His Excellency, the President of the republic of Zimbabwe, Cde.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe on the 18th of August 2014 at Victoria Falls signed SADC

Protocol and Employment and Labour;

NOW THEREFORE, in terms of Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, this House resolves that the aforesaid Ratification of the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labour be and is hereby approved for acceptance.

3. THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL SERVICES

THAT WHEREAS, Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any Convention, Treaty or Agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President with one or more foreign states or governments or International Organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;

WHEREAS Zimbabwe is a member State of the International Labour Organisation and seeks to eradicate forced labour in all its forms;

AND WHEREAS Cabinet approved of the Ratification of the ILO Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention P029 on the 1st of June 2017;

NOW THEREFORE, in terms of Section 327 (2) (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, this House resolves that the aforesaid Protocol be and is hereby approved for acceptance.

Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 4th October, 2017- Sen. Masuku).

[Time elapsed: 2 hours 41 minutes]

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. Sen. Chief Charumbira.

Adjourned debate on motion on the Code of Conduct and Ethics (Adjourned 5th October, 2017- The Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives Development)

[Days elapsed: 2]

Question proposed: That this House: -

ACKNOWLEDGING that the Constitution of Zimbabwe, in section 198 provides for the enactment of an Act of Parliament, which must provide measures to enforce the provisions of principles of public administration and leadership, including measures to―

require public officers to make regular disclosures of their assets;
establish codes of conduct to be observed by public officers; and
Provide for the disciplining of persons who contravene the provisions of Chapter 9 of the Constitution or any code of conduct or standard so established.

NOTING that the recommendation by the PRC and the requirement by the Constitution culminated in Standing Order No. 48 of the Standing Rules and Orders of the Senate.

COGNISANT of the approval of the Code of Conduct and Ethics and Implementation Register by the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders on 21st of April, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, resolves that the Code of Conduct and Ethics and the Implementation Register be adopted Hon. Sen. Masuku.

Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Peace and Security on the Preparedness of the Grain Marketing Board to handle the

2016/2017 Crop Deliveries and the Success of the Command Agriculture Programme (Adjourned, 5th October,2017—Hon. Sen. Rtd. Gen. Nyambuya).

[Days elapsed: 8]

Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Peace and Security on the Preparedness of the Grain Marketing Board to handle the 2016/2017 Crop Deliveries and the Success of the Command Agriculture Programme (S. C. 15, 2017)- Hon. Sen. Mumvuri.

Adjourned debate on motion on the Report of the Zimbabwe delegation to the International Conference on Promoting Stakeholder and Parliamentary Dialogue on Arms Trade Treaty (Adjourned 5th October, 2017- Sen. Timveos)

[Days elapsed: 2]

Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Report of the Zimbabwe delegation to the International Conference on Promoting Stakeholder and Parliamentary Dialogue on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) held at Pullman Teranga Hotel in Dakar, Senegal from 13th to 14th June, 2017- Hon. Sen. Timveos.

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THURSDAY, 12TH OCTOBER 2017

QESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS

◆ QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.

* QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

*1. HON. SEN. TIMVEOS: To ask the Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement to inform the House what policy is used by land officers to allocate land in view of the fact that they do so without the knowledge of the traditional leadership who are fully conversant with their environment in terms of sacred areas and pastoral land for their livestock.