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SENATE VOTES 15 MARCH 2010 NO 15
No. 15
PARLIAMENT
OF
ZIMBABWE
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE
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SECOND SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT
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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
Charumbira Chief F. Z.
Chidarikire F. E.
Chiduku Chief R. M.
Chimbudzi A.
Chimombe Chief G.M.
Chitaka P.
Chitanga Chief F.C.
Chitsa E.
Dandawa Chief T. M.
Dete A. A.
Dube G. T.
Femai M..
Gampu Chief IV, A.S. Gava C. Georgias A Gutu O. C.
Hove R.C. Jacob E.
Komichi M.
Mabika Chief J.T.
Machaya J. M.K.
Makamure E. K.
Makhula R. R.
Makore J.
Makunde T.
Makuyana C.
Mandaba M. I. N.
Marava M.
Marumahoko R. Mathuthu T. A. Masendu Chief S.D Masuku A.
Mathema C. G.
Mlotshwa S.
Mtshane Chief L.K.
Mohadi T.B.
Mtingwende T.
Muchenje V. Muchihwa R.
Mudzingwa T.
Mumvuri D.D. E.
Musarurwa Chief E. M.
Muzerengwa T. S.
Ncube S.
Ndlovu J.
Ndlovu N. K.
Ntabeni Chief M.
Nyamukoho Chief S.K.
Rimbi J. M. Rugara K. Shana Chief N.Z.J., Sibanda A.
Tapela L.A.
Apologies
Ngungubane Chief
Sakupwanya. S.U
- Papers Laid upon the Table-
Hon. Sen. Chitsa
First Report of the Thematic Committee on Gender and Development on the Access to clean water (S.C.5, 2010).
Minutes of Evidence of Proceedings of the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Gender and Development on the Access to clean water (S.C.5, 2010).
The Minister of National Healing, Reconciliationa and Integration
Constitution of the Natioanl Healing, Reconciliation and Integration Fund.
- The President of the Senate acknowledged the presence in the Gallery of members of the Catholic Commission for Peace and Justice from the Harare Diocese.
- Sen. Chitsa, seconded by Hon. Sen. Makore moved: That this House takes note the First Report of the Thematic Committee on Gender and Development on the Access to Clean Water (S.C.5, 2010).
On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until
- Sen Gutu, seconded by Hon. Sen G. Dube moved: 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.
On the motion of the Governor fo Matebeleland North: Debate adjourned until tommorrow.
- Adjourned debate on motion on His Excellency the President's speech he delivered at the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the 25th September 2009. ( Adjourned 9th March, 2010 – The Governor for Masvingo 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 and resolves that its sincere appreciation and gratitude be conveyed to His 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 9th March ,2010 -The Governor for Masvingo Province).
[Day elapsed: 1] 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.
- On the motion of the Governor for Matebeleland North: The Senate adjourned at twenty-five minutes past four o’clock pm. Until Tuesday 15th June, 2010 at a past two o'clock in the afternoon.
- MADZONGWE
President of the Senate
TUESDAY, 15TH JUNE 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 10th March, 2010- Governor for Matebeleland North)
[Day elapsed: 1]
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 situation in Zimbabwe. (Adjourned 10th March, 2010- Governor for Matebeleland North)
[Day elapsed: 1]
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 suFficienѴ agricultural iѮputs;
䀉NOTING that the devastating effects of global warming as a result of climate change are yet to be fully realised cnd apreciated{
$ T IS HOUSE, CALLS upon the inclusive gov!rnment to urgently institute a ! †Ġ compr䁥hensiveҠand 䁨oìistic study o聦 the ebfects • f climate chan聧Ʌ o the food securi|y situevion in Zimbabwe and also takeɳ appropriate mitigatory"meas5res against the effects of climate change.- Hon. Sen. Gutu.
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 10th March, 2010 – The Governor for Matebeleland North Province).
[Days elapsed: 2]
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 and resolves that its sincere appreciation and gratitude be conveyed to His 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 10th March ,2010 -The Governor for Maatebeleland North).
[Day elapsed: 3]
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 9th , 2010 -The Governor for Masvingo).
[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 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 9th March ,2010 -The Governor for Masvingo Province).
[Days elapsed: 6]
Question proposed:
That this House expresses its sorrow on the death on Wednesday 5 August 2009 of 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 10th February
2010 – The Governor for Matebeleland North)
[Days elapsed: 5]
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, 17TH JUNE, 2010
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS
*1耮 Senator Mumvѵri: To ask0the Co-Miɮister{ of Home Affairs to explain the measurgs that the MéŮisࡴry has put in place to curtšil the rampant thefts 聯f pࡴoperty$ illegal panninŧ of gold and indisc2iminaue cutting" f trEes 0erpɥtuated by the unemployed formɥr farm workers ɷho aòe still léving on legally acquired and re{ettled farm䁳Ѯ
*2. Senator Mࡴvuri: To䀠aࡴi"the Minister oࡴ Hѥaᑬ4h !nd Chiɬd Welfare to infoࡴm the Housࡴ the number of hɥaltH centers in Rushinѧa 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.
*3. Senator Mumvuri: To ask the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education to inform the House:
when the student teachers in Intakes 2 and 3 who have since completed the programme at Madziwa Teachers’ College are going to be certificated;
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
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.
*4. 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.
MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 16th March, 2010
At 1000 hours Government Caucus
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS): Hon. Chief Mtshane (Chairperson), Hon Chibagu, Hon. Chief Chisunga,
Hon Chitaka , Hon Dete , Hon. Chief Chitanga, Hon. Chief Dandawa, Hon Dube J., Hon Dube K. , Hon Hove , Hon Mandava , Hon
Masaba, Hon. Chief Masendu, Hon. Mbambo, Hon Mlotshwa ,Hon. Chief Mtshane, Mumviri, Hon. Chief Nebiri, Hon. Chief Ngungumbane, Hon. Chief Nyamukoho, Hon Rugara, Hon. Chief Shana – Clerk Mrs Nyawo.
- Chief Nyamukoho, Hon Rugara, Hon. Chief Shana – Clerk Mrs Nyawo.