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SENATE VOTES 17 March 2016 37

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No. 37

PARLIAMENT

ZIMBABWE

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE

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THIRD SESSION – EIGHTH PARLIAMENT

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THURSDAY, 17TH MARCH, 2016

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

PRAYERS.

Bhobho H,

Buka F,

Chabuka K,

Chifamba J,

Chimbudzi A,

Chimhini D. A,

Chimutengwende C.C.C,

Chipanga T.S,

Chisunga Chief,

Chitanga Chief,

Dandawa Chief,

Gampu Chief IV,

Gwenzi Chief,

Jadagu G. T

Juba A,

Komichi M,

Machingaifa T,

Mabhugu F.E,

Makone T,

Makore J,

Makwarimba C,

Maluleke O,

Manyeruke J,

Marava M,

Marozva Chief,

Mashavakure N,

Masuku A,

Mavhunga M,

Mkwebu A,

Mlotshwa S, Moeketsi V.

Mohadi T.B,

Mumvuri D.D.E,

Muronzi M,

Musaka M.B,

Ncube S,

Ndlovu J,

Nebiri Chief,

Ngungumbane Chief,

Ntabeni Chief,

Nyangazonke Chief,

Nyathi R,

Sekeramayi T.S,

Siansali Chief,

Sibanda A,

Sibanda B,

Sinampande H, Tawengwa C.Z, Timveos L.

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

Hon. Min. Chinamasa P, Hon. Min. Gumbo J, Hon. Mini. Kasukuwere S, Hon. Min. Made J, Hon. Min.

Mlambo B, Hon. Min. Undenge S.

Printed by Order of the Senate

Absent with Leave

Hon. Carter M.N, Hon. Sen. Chizema C, Hon. Sen. Khumalo D.T, Hon. Sen. Mathuthu, Hon.

Sen. Chief Mtshane, Hon. Sen. Mutsvangwa M, Hon. Sen. Parirenyatwa P.D.

Questions without notice.

Questions with notice

Adjourned debate on motion on the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 133rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) (Adjourned 16th March, 2016 –

Sen. Chief Siansali))

[Days elapsed: 6]

Question again proposed: That this House takes note of the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 133rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 17-23 October, 2015.- Hon. Sen. Chief Siansali

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Chief Siansali, seconded by Hon. Sen. Marava: Debate adjourned until Tuesday, 5th April, 2016.

Adjourned debate on motion calling for rehabilitation and maintenance of War Shrines

(Adjourned 16th March, 2016 – Hon. Sen. Mohadi)

[Days elapsed: 7]

Question again proposed: That this House—

NOTING with pride the immense sacrifice, courage and commitment made by the freedom fighters in their quest to liberate Zimbabwe;

ACKNOWLEDGING that the liberation of our country came at a heavy cost and needs to be selflessly and jealously guarded;

DISTURBED by the utter neglect and dilapidation and continued deterioration of War Shrines in neighbouring countries despite the fact that Government identified and made efforts to rehabilitate war shrines in Nyadzonia, Tembwe, Doroie; Chibawawa and

Nyango in Mozambique as well as Freedom Camp, Nyampundiwe, Mulungushi, Mkushi and Kavalamaya in Zambia

CONCERNED that rehabilitation works have not been undertaken at Kabanga, Sinde, Solwezi in Zambia and other sites in Tanzania and Botswana.

FUTHER CONCERNED that to this day the bullet riddled home of His Excellency, the President and the home of the late Joshua Nkomo our founding Fathers have not been declared National Heritage Sites

Now, Therefore, this House calls upon Government to address the rehabilitation of our war shrines and to give due recognition to our departed brave sons and daughters of our liberation struggle. – Hon. Sen. Mohadi

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Tawengwa, seconded by Hon. Sen. Masuku: Debate adjourned until Tuesday, 5th April, 2016.

Adjourned debate on motion to congratulate His Excellency, the President Cde. R.G. Mugabe and the Government of Zimbabwe on successfully leading the African Union

(AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) as Chairperson.

(Adjourned 16th March, 2016 – Hon. Sen. Mavhunga)

[Days elapsed: 7] Question again proposed: That this House—

CONGRATULATES His Excellency the President, Cde. Robert Gabriel Mugabe and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe for successfully leading the African Union as its Chairperson;

WARMLY APPRECIATES his distinguished leadership qualities during his tenure in Office, an achievement that has earned the Nation pride;

NOW THEREFORE, resolves that this House conveys its gratitude and sentiments to His Excellency and the Nation as a whole and wishes our President many more years of good leadership and wise counsel.- Hon. Sen. Chief Musarurwa

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Tawengwa, seconded by Hon. Sen. Masuku: Debate adjourned until Tuesday, 5th April, 2016.

Adjourned debate on motion on the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 38th Plenary Assembly of the SADC-Parliamentary Forum (Adjourned 16th March 2016— Sen Mohadi)

[Days elapsed: 7]

Question again proposed: That this House takes note of the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 38th Plenary Assembly of the SADC-Parliamentary Forum, Sea Side Hotel and SPA, Swakopmund, Namibia, 17 to 25 November 2015. – Hon. Sen. Mohadi

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Mohadi, seconded by Hon. Sen. Masuku: Debate adjourned until Tuesday, 5th April, 2016.

Adjourned debate on motion on the role of Traditional leaders (Adjourned 16th March, 2016- Sen. Mawire)

[Days elapsed: 7] Question again proposed: That this House-

ACKNOWLEDGING that Traditional Leaders play a pivotal role and yet they are not given the due respect that they deserve, a situation that has .led to many illegal activities perpetrated in their areas of jurisdiction;

CONCERNED that such disrespect for our Traditional Leaders has led to unwanted developments such as moral decadence, environmental degradation and child marriages;

NOW THEREFORE calls upon this Government to revisit policies that give Traditional Leaders their mandate so that they can effectively deal with issues of moral decadence, environmental pollution and degradation, children’s rights among communal communities as well as other incidental issues that they may fall under the purview of the Traditional Chiefs’ Mandate-Hon. Sen Mawire.

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Manyeruke, seconded by Hon. Sen. Marava: Debate adjourned until Tuesday, 5th April, 2016.

Report of the Parliamentary Legal Committee NOT being adverse report on the following Bill:

Date Received

General Laws Amendment Bill (H.B. 3A, 2015)………………………17th March, 2016

Consideration—Tuesday, 5th April, 2016.

On the motion of Hon. Sen. Tawengwa, seconded by Hon. Sen. Masuku: The Senate adjourned at four minutes to four O’clock pm. until Tuesday, 5 April, 2016 at half past two o’clock in the afternoon.

MADZONGWE

President of the Senate.

TUESDAY, 5TH APRIL, 2016

ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICE OF MOTION

CONSIDERATION: General Laws Amendment Bill (H.B. 3A, 2015) as amended—The Vice President and Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.

Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 16^th March,

2016— Hon. Sen. Tawengwa)

[Time elapsed: 3 hours 22 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. Tawengwa.

Adjourned debate on motion on the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 133rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) (Adjourned 17th March, 2016 –

Sen. Chief Siansali))

[Days elapsed: 7]

Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 133rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 17-23 October, 2015.- Hon Sen Chief Siansali

Adjourned debate on motion calling for rehabilitation and maintenance of War Shrines

(Adjourned 17th March, 2016 – Hon Sen Tawengwa)

[Days elapsed: 8]

Question proposed: That this House—

NOTING with pride the immense sacrifice, courage and commitment made by the freedom fighters in their quest to liberate Zimbabwe;

ACKNOWLEDGING that the liberation of our country came at a heavy cost and needs to be selflessly and jealously guarded;

Nyango in Mozambique as well as Freedom Camp, Nyampundiwe, Mulungushi, Mkushi and Kavalamaya in Zambia

CONCERNED that rehabilitation works have not been undertaken at Kabanga, Sinde, Solwezi in Zambia and other sites in Tanzania and Botswana.

FUTHER CONCERNED that to this day the bullet riddled home of His Excellency, the President and the home of the late Joshua Nkomo our founding Fathers have not been declared National Heritage Sites

Adjourned debate on motion to congratulate His Excellency, the President Cde. R.G. Mugabe and the Government of Zimbabwe on successfully leading the African Union

(AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) as Chairperson.

(Adjourned 17th March, 2016 – Hon. Sen. Tawengwa)

[Days elapsed: 8] Question proposed: That this House—

CONGRATULATES His Excellency the President, Cde. Robert Gabriel Mugabe and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe for successfully leading the African Union as its Chairperson;

WARMLY APPRECIATES his distinguished leadership qualities during his tenure in Office, an achievement that has earned the Nation pride;

Adjourned debate on motion on the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 38th Plenary Assembly of the SADC-Parliamentary Forum (Adjourned 17th March 2016— Sen Mohadi)

[Days elapsed: 8]

Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Zimbabwe Delegation Report on the 38th Plenary Assembly of the SADC-Parliamentary Forum, Sea Side Hotel and SPA, Swakopmund, Namibia, 17 to 25 November 2015. – Hon. Sen. Mohadi

Adjourned debate on motion on the role of Traditional leaders (Adjourned 17th March, 2016- Sen. Manyeruke)

[Days elapsed: 8] Question proposed: That this House-

CONCERNED that such disrespect for our Traditional Leaders has led to unwanted developments such as moral decadence, environmental degradation and child marriages;

Adjourned debate on motion on the Report of the Parliament of Zimbabwe Delegation to the 7th World Water Conference (Adjourned 17th March, 2016— Hon. Sen. Tawengwa).

[Days elapsed: 15]

Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Report of the Parliament of Zimbabwe Delegation to the 7th World Water Conference held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea from the 13th to 16th April 2015- Hon. Sen. Mlotshwa.

THURSDAY, 7TH APRIL, 2016

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER.

t QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.

* QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE.

*1 HON. SEN. MAVHUNGA: To ask the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education whether there are plans to improve adult education in Zimbabwe.

[Deferred from 3rd March, 2016]

*2. HON. SEN. MAVHUNGA: To ask the Minister of Environment Water and Climate to explain whether there are any measures the Ministry is instituting to protect human beings from being attacked by crocodiles in Mazowe River.