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SENATE VOTES 10 MARCH 2010 NO 15
No. 15
PARLIAMENT
OF
ZIMBABWE
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE
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SECOND SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT
WEDNESDAY, 10TH MARCH 2010
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Half past two o’clock p.m
The President of the Senate in the Chair.
PRAYERS.
Members Present
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Hlalo M.M. Bennet R. Holland S.M. Chabuka K. Hove R.C. Charumbira Chief F. Z. Hungwe J.D. Chibagu G, Jacob E. Chidarikire F. E. Kabayanjiri O. Chiduku Chief R. M. Karimanzira D. Chimbudzi A. Katyamaenza V. Chimombe Chief G.M. Khumalo D. Chisunga Chief D. Komichi M. Chitaka P. Mabhiza G. |
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Masendu Chief S.D Mbambo L. Mlotshwa S. Mtshane Chief L.K. Mohadi T.B. Mtingwende T. Muchenje V. Muchihwa R. Mudzingwa T. Mumbengegwi S. S. Mumvuri D.D. E. Muzerengwa T. S. Ncube S. Ndlovu J. Nebiri Chief W. Nembire Chief C.N Ngungumbane Chief Z.N.M Nkomo J.L. |
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Chitanga Chief F.C. Mabika Chief J.T. Chitsa E. Makamure E. K. Dandawa Chief T. M. Makhula R. R. Dete A. A. Makore J. Dinha M. Mandaba M. I. N. Dube G. T. Manyeruke J. Dube J. Marava M. Dube K. Mathuthu T. A. Gampu Chief IV, A.S. Masaba J. Gaule B. |
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Ntabeni Chief M. Shana Chief N.Z.J., Nyamukoho Chief S.K. Sibanda A.
Rimbi J. M. Sinampande H.M.
Rugara K.
Apologies
Coltart. D
- Papers Laid upon the Table-
The Minister of Finance
Peoples Own Savings Bank (P.O.S.B), 2009 Annual Report
Central Statistical Office's Multiple Indicator Monitoring Survey, 2009
The Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
Government of Zimbabwe Aid Co-ordination Policy
The Minister of Mines and Mining Development
Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (M.M.C.Z), 2008 Annual Report
- The President of the Senate announced the appointment and secondment of the
Deputy Clerk of Parliament, Ms.H.B. Dingani as Deputy Clerk of Legislative Business to the Pan African Parliament
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Thematic Committee on
Gender and Development on Access to Clean Water.(Adjourned 15th June, 2010- Governor for Matebeleland North)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question again proposed:
That this House takes note of the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Gender and Development on the Access to clean water (S.C.5, 2010).- Hon. Sen. Chitsa
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- Adjourned debate on motion on global warming and the need to institute a comprehensive and holistic study of the effects of climate change on the food security situation in Zimbabwe. (Adjourned 15th June, 2010- Governor for
Matebeleland North)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question again proposed:
That This House,
Concerned with the phenomenon of climate change that continues to wreck havoc with the food security in Zimbabwe:
FURTHER CONCERNED that millions of Zimbabweans are faced with the stark reality of a below normal food crops harvest this season as a result of erratic rainfall patterns coupled with the general lack of sufficient agricultural inputs;
NOTING that the devastating effects of global warming as a result of climate change are yet to be fully realised and appreciated;
THIS HOUSE, CALLS upon the inclusive government to urgently institute a comprehensive and holistic study of the effects of climate change on the food security situation in Zimbabwe and also takes appropriate mitigatory measures against the effects of climate change.- Hon. Sen. Gutu.
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- Adjourned debate on motion on His Excellency the President's speech at the 64th
Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the 25th September 2009. ( Adjourned 15th June, 2010 – The Governor for Matebeleland North Province).
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question again proposed:
That this House hails His Excellency the President of the republic of of the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the 25th
September 2009 and resolves that its sincere appreciation and gratitude be conveyed to His Excellency – Hon. Sen J. Dube.
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Peace and Security on the role of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development in promoting and safeguarding peace and security (Adjourned 15th June,2010 -The Governor for Matebeleland North).
[Day elapsed: 3]
Question again proposed:
That this House takes note of the the First Report of the Thematic Committee on
Peace and Security on the role of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development in promoting and safeguarding peace and security (S.C. 4, 2010) – Hon. Sen Mumvuri.
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 15th June, 2010 -The Governor for Masvingo).
[Time elapsed: 2 hour 55 minutes]
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 – Dr Sakupwanya.
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the death of the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Hon. Joseph Wilfred Msika (Adjourned 15th June ,2010 -The Governor for Masvingo Province).
[Days elapsed: 6]
Question again proposed:
That this House expresses its sorrow on the death on Wednesday 5 August 2009 of the Vice President of Zimbabwe Hon. Joseph Wilfred Msika;
NOTES with pride the sterling role he personally played in the liberation of Zimbabwe;
APPRECIATES with profound gratitude the patriotism he rendered in bringing unity, tranquillity and progressiveness among the people of Zimbabwe,
APPLAUDS his selfless dedication to ensure a better and prosperous Zimbabwe; and
RESOLVES that its deepest sympathy be conveyed to the Nation and to the family of our deceased hero- Hon. Sen. Mohadi.
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- Adjourned debate on motion on Home Based Care Policy (Adjourned 15th June 2010 – The Governor for Matebeleland North)
[Days elapsed: 5]
Question again proposed: That this House:-
NOTING the number of people who are on Antiretroviral Therapy and those in need of Antiretroviral Therapy;
CONCERNED that the Community and Home Based Care givers are volunteers, and there is inadequate funding for Home Based Care Programmes from the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and the National AIDS Council;
FURTHER CONCERNED that there are a lot of organisations involved in Community and Home Based Care Programmes;
NOW THEREFORE calls upon government:
- to make funding available for Community and Home Based Programmes
- to review the Home Based Care Policy so that it contains provisions for incentives for Community and Home Based Care Givers
- ensures further decentralization and standardization of Home Based Care Program- Hon. Muchihwa
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: The Senate adjourned at twenty-one minutes past three o’clock pm. Until Tuesday 19th October, 2010 at a half past two o'clock in the afternoon.
- MADZONGWE
President of the Senate
TUESDAY, 19TH OCTOBER, 2010
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Thematic Committee on
Gender and Development on Access to Clean Water.(Adjourned 15th June, 2010- Governor for Matebeleland North)
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question proposed:
That this House takes note of the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Gender and Development on the Access to clean water (S.C.5, 2010).- Hon. Sen. Chitsa
- Adjourned debate on motion on global warming and the need to institute a comprehensive and holistic study of the effects of climate change on the food security situation in Zimbabwe. (Adjourned 15th June, 2010- Governor for
Matebeleland North)
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question proposed:
That This House,
Concerned with the phenomenon of climate change that continues to wreck havoc with the food security in Zimbabwe:
FURTHER CONCERNED that millions of Zimbabweans are faced with the stark reality of a below normal food crops harvest this season as a result of erratic rainfall patterns coupled with the general lack of sufficient agricultural inputs;
NOTING that the devastating effects of global warming as a result of climate change are yet to be fully realised and appreciated;
THIS HOUSE, CALLS upon the inclusive government to urgently institute a comprehensive and holistic study of the effects of climate change on the food security situation in Zimbabwe and also takes appropriate mitigatory measures against the effects of climate change.- Hon. Sen. Gutu.
- Adjourned debate on motion on His Excellency the President's speech delivered at
the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the 25th September 2009. ( Adjourned 15th June, 2010 – The Governor for Matebeleland North Province).
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed:
That this House hails His Excellency the President of the republic of of the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the 25th
September 2009 and resolves that its sincere appreciation and gratitude be conveyed to His Excellency – Hon. Sen J. Dube.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Peace and Security on the role of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development in promoting and safeguarding peace and security (Adjourned 15th June ,2010 -The Governor for Maatebeleland North).
[Day elapsed: 4]
Question proposed:
That this House takes note of the the First Report of the Thematic Committee on
Peace and Security on the role of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development in promoting and safeguarding peace and security (S.C. 4, 2010) – Hon. Sen Mumvuri.
- Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 15th June ,2010 -The Governor for Matebeleland North).
[Time elapsed: 2 hour 55 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 – Dr Sakupwanya.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the death of the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Hon. Joseph Wilfred Msika (Adjourned 15th June ,2010 -The Governor for Matebeleland North).
[Days elapsed: 7]
Question proposed:
That this House expresses its sorrow on the death on Wednesday 5 August 2009 of the Vice President of Zimbabwe Hon. Joseph Wilfred Msika;
NOTES with pride the sterling role he personally played in the liberation of Zimbabwe;
APPRECIATES with profound gratitude the patriotism he rendered in bringing unity, tranquillity and progressiveness among the people of Zimbabwe,
APPLAUDS his selfless dedication to ensure a better and prosperous Zimbabwe; and
RESOLVES that its deepest sympathy be conveyed to the Nation and to the family of our deceased hero- Hon. Sen. Mohadi.
- Adjourned debate on motion on Home Based Care Policy (Adjourned 15th June ,2010 -The Governor for Maatebeleland North).
[Days elapsed: 6]
Question proposed: That this House:-
NOTING the number of people who are on Antiretroviral Therapy and those in need of Antiretroviral Therapy;
CONCERNED that the Community and Home Based Care givers are volunteers, and there is inadequate funding for Home Based Care Programmes from the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and the National AIDS Council;
FURTHER CONCERNED that there are a lot of organisations involved in Community and Home Based Care Programmes;
NOW THEREFORE calls upon government:
- to make funding available for Community and Home Based Programmes
- to review the Home Based Care Policy so that it contains provisions for incentives for Community and Home Based Care Givers
- ensures further decentralization and standardization of Home Based Care Program- Hon. Muchihwa
THURSDAY, 21st OCTOBER, 2010
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QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS |
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SENATOR MUMVURI: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to explain the measures that the Ministry has put in place to curtail the rampant thefts of property, illegal panning of gold and indiscriminate cutting of trees perpetuated by the unemployed former farm workers who are still living on legally acquired and resettled farms. |
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SENATOR MUMVURI: To ask the Minister of Health and Child Welfare to inform the House the number of health centers in Rushinga Rural District that have acquired referral status allowing them to distribute Anti-Retroviral (ARV) drugs and the measures the ministry is taking to increase the number of qualified staff (doctors and nurses) and to improve the supply of drugs at Chimhanda District Hospital. |
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SENATOR MUMVURI: To ask the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education to inform the House: i) when the student teachers in Intakes 2 and 3 who have since completed the programme at Madziwa Teachers’ College are going to be certificated; ii) what steps the ministry is taking to improve and upgrade the facilities at Madziwa Teachers’ College inorder for the college to significantly increase its intake of trainees, and iii) why the recruitment of students on the Presidential Scholarship to South African Universities was centralized this year as opposed to decentralization through the Provinces as has been the case in previous years. |
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SENATOR MUMVURI: To ask the Education, Sport, Arts and Culture to inform the House what long-term measures the ministry is putting in place to recruit and retain Mathematics and Science teachers in the rural schools. |