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SENATE VOTES 7 MARCH 2007 NO 29
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No. 29
PARLIAMENT
OF
ZIMBABWE
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE
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SECOND SESSION – SIXTH PARLIAMENT
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WEDNESDAY, 7TH MARCH 2007 _________________
Acting President of the Senate in the Chair
PRAYERS
Members Present
Bayayi F. Charumbira Chief F.Z. Chiduku Chief R.M Chikava B. Chikwanha T. C. Chimbudzi A. Chimene M. M. Dete A. A. Dube G. Gava C. Goto R. Gumbura L. C. Haritatos P. Hove R. C. Jacob E. |
Kabayanjiri O. Khumalo D. Maduna Chief V.M Magadu R. F. E. Mahere S. C. Majuru S. Makono E. Malaba Chief D.C. Mapfumo T. J. Marange Chief C.H. H. Matanga T. Z. Mavhaire D. C. Mkhwebu A. Mkusha S. Mohadi T. B. |
Mombeshora D. T.
Moyo E. N.
Moyo J.
Mtshane Chief L.K.
Muchengeti C. V.
Muchenje V.
Muchicho V. N. M. Mumbengegwi S.C.
Mumvuri D. D. E. Munotengwa L. Musarurwa Chief E.M.
Muzenda T. V.
Ndlovu N. K.
Ndlovu R. Ndlovu T.
Half-past two o’clock p.m
Negomo Chief C.E.
Nemakonde Chief
M.W
Nyoni G.
Patel K. G.
Rungani A.
Sai S.
Sengwe Chief
M.L.W.
Sinampande H. M.
Tawengwa C.
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Printed by the Order of the Senate
Absent With Leave
Zvinavashe V. M
- SECOND READING: National Incomes and Pricing Commission Bill (H.B. 13A, 2006) – The Deputy Minister of Industry and International Trade.
Bill read a second time. Committee –tomorrow.
- SECOND READING: Census and Statistics Bill (H.B. 12A, 2006) - The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs for the Minister of Finance.
On the motion of the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
- On the motion of the Minister of the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs: The Senate adjourned at ten minutes to six o’clock p.m.
- K. Ndlovu,
Acting President of the Senate
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THURSDAY 8th MARCH 2007
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QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER |
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*1. |
HON. SENATOR T. NDLOVU: To ask the Minister of Health and Child Welfare to |
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explain how people living with HIV/AIDS can individually and collectively access |
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therapeutic treatment assistance through NAC and explain whether this assistance is |
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sufficient to cover hospital administrative costs as well as that of anti-retroviral drugs.
[Deferred from Thursday7th December 2006] |
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HON. SENATOR BAYAYI: To ask the Minister of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare to state the criteria used in allocating areas of operation for NGOs, such as World Vision and Plan International, to assist the elderly people with food, clothes and blankets and the areas that are covered and those that are not covered by the NGOs in the Pumula-Luveve Constituency. |
[Deferred from Thursday7th December 2006]
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS
- HON. SENATOR GOTO HON. SENATOR CHIEF MUSARURWA
That this House-
CONCERNED by the burden placed on the elderly caring for orphans especially due to HIV & AIDS;
NOTING the increasing cost of living, which is affecting access to basic needs;
NOW THIS HOUSE calls upon government to seriously review the social safety nets for the elderly in Zimbabwe.
- HON. SENATOR MUCHENGETI HON. SENATOR CHIMENE
That this House-
Takes note of the Report of the Twelfth Session of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) – European Union (EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly (JPA) held in Bridgetown, Barbados from 18 – 23 November, 2006.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Lands,
Agriculture, Land Reform, Resettlement, Rural Resources and Water Development (S.C. 23, 2006) (Adjourned 7th November 2006- The Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment).
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the Portfolio
Committee on Lands, Agriculture, Land Reform, Resettlement, Rural Resources and Water Development on the state of preparedness by the agricultural sector for the 2006/7 summer crop (S.C 23, 2006)- Hon. Senator Zvinavashe.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the water problems in Bulawayo (Adjourned 1st March 2007 – Senator Mapfumo).
[Days elapsed: 7]
Question proposed: That this House-
NOTING that Bulawayo is facing acute and perennial water problems;
CONCERNED that the water crisis that Bulawayo experienced in 2005 is looming and imminent in 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE, CALLS UPON the government to –
- construct a pipeline from Mtshabezi Dam to Umzingwane Dam; and
- provide other immediate short-term, medium-term and long-term
solutions to solve Bulawayo’s water crisis – Hon. Senator T. Ndlovu
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Special Report of the Committee on Public Accounts (Adjourned 1st March 2007 – Senator Mapfumo).
[Day elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Second Special Report of the Committee on Public Accounts on Financial Management in the Public Sector (S.C. 34, 2006) – Hon. Senator Nyoni.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Third Report of the Portfolio Committee on Mines, Energy, Environment and Tourism (Adjourned 6th March 2007 – Deputy Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment).
[Day elapsed 3]
Question proposed:
That this House takes note of the Third Report of the Portfolio Committee on Mines,
Energy, Environment and Tourism on the Fuel Shortages in Zimbabwe (S.C.40, 2006)
– Hon. Senator Dube
- Adjourned debate on motion on the poor administration of pensions for state (Adjourned 6th March, 2006 –Deputy Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment).
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this House –
NOTING the poor administration of pensions for state pensioners,
CONCERNED that the pensions are not consistently reviewed to take into account the ever-increasing cost of living and spiralling inflation;
FURTHER CONCERNED that some pensioners are now living in abject poverty as destitutes, with some of their children living on the streets;
NOW THEREFORE calls upon government:
- to decentralise the administration of pensions to provinces so that
pensioners do not have to travel long distances to make inquiries; and
- to review pensions periodically in line with cost of living adjustments – Senator J. Moyo
- Adjourned debate on motion on the serious decline of the Zimbabwean Economy.
(Adjourned 6th March 2007 – Deputy Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment).
[Day elapsed 3]
Question proposed: That this House-
NOTING that the Zimbabwean Economy is in serious decline,
CONCERNED with the unprecedented runaway inflation, high unemployment levels and dehumanizing poverty levels among the majority of Zimbabweans;
NOW THEREFORE, urges the government to proceed with speed to implement short-term, medium term and long-term solutions to resolve the current economic challenges –Hon. Senator T. Ndlovu
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 49th
Session of the Executive Committee and the 29th Conference of the African Parliamentary Union (Adjourned 6th March 2007 – Deputy Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment).
[Day elapsed 3] Question proposed:
That this House takes note of the Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 49th
Session of the Executive Committee and the 29th Conference of the African
Parliamentary Union held in Bujumbura, Burundi from the 24th to the 28th November
2006 – Hon. Senator Mapfumo
- COMMITTEE: National Incomes and Pricing Commission Bill (H.B. 13A, 2006) – The Minister of Industry and International Trade.
(See Notice of Amendment)
- Adjourned debate on motion on SECOND READING of the CENSUS and Statistics Bill (H.B. 12A, 2006) –(Adjourned 7th March 2007- The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs).
Question proposed: That the Census and Statistics Bill (H.B. 12A, 2006) be now read a second time - The Minister of Finance.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Nineteenth State of the Nation Address
(Adjourned 6th March 2007 – The Deputy Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment)
[Time elapsed: 3 hours 22 minutes]
Question proposed: That this House Conveys its profound gratitude to His
Excellency, the President for his nineteenth State of the nation Address to Parliament:
expresses its commitment to and support for the views contained in his address:
and that a respectful address be presented to His Excellency the President informing him of the sentiments of the House – Hon. Senator. Majuru.
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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT
National Incomes And Pricing Commission Bill [HB. 13A, 2006]
BY SENATOR T. NDLOVU
After 27(e), on page 15 of the Bill, to add, “(f), the appointment of Local Government Ward Inspectors by the Commission”.
___________________________________________________________________________ NOTICES OF MEETINGS
THURSDAY 8th MARCH 2007
Committee Room No. 2 at 1000 hrs
MINES, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM: Hon J. G. Gabbuza
(Chairperson), Hon D. Butau, Hon D. J. Chandengenda, Hon E. Chindori-Chininga, Hon
Chief T. M. Dandawa, Hon Sen G. Dube, Hon Sen. Chief S. Gambiza, Hon A. Katsande, Hon J. M. Machaya, Hon Sen. Chief V. Maduna, Hon C. W Makova (Rtd Col), Hon Sen. T.
Mohadi, Hon Sen. S. Msipa, Hon Sen. V. Muchenje, Hon. Sen. V. Muchicho, Hon P.
Mungofa, Hon L. Mushore, Hon Sen. T. V. Muzenda, Hon M. M. Ndlovu, Hon J. Sansole, Hon T. Sibindi, Hon Z. Ziyambi. Clerk - Ms. Dube
Committee Room Number 4 at 1000 hrs
EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE: Hon F. G. Mhashu (Chairperson), Hon Sen. A Chimbudzi, Hon Sen. J. J. Chindanya, Hon S. M. Chiurayi, Hon J. Madubeko, Hon E.
Maziriri, Hon N. Mguni, Hon Sen. S Mkusha, Hon L. Moyo, Hon Prof. J. N. Moyo, Hon L
Mupukuta, Hon W. Mutomba, Hon G. Mutsekwa, Hon C Pote, Hon Chief Z. J. N Shana, Hon Sen. Chief M. L. W. Sengwe, Hon. I. M. Shumba. Clerk - Mrs. Sunga
MONDAY 12TH MARCH 2007
Committee Room No. 1 at 1000hrs
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS: Hon L. Mugabe (Chairperson), Hon N.
Chamisa, Hon L. Chikomba, Hon G. Chimbaira, Hon S. M. Chiurayi, Hon Sen. E. Jacob,
Hon Sen F. R. Magadu, Hon E. Mdlongwa, Hon Sen J. Moyo, Hon Prof J. N. Moyo, Hon D. M. Ncube, Hon Sen R. Ndlovu, Hon E. Porusingazi, Hon C Pote, Hon Sen S. Sai, Hon J. Sikhala, Hon Z. Ziyambi, Hon M. Zwizwai. Clerk – Ms. Mukono
Committee Room No. 4 at 1000 hrs
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE: Hon P. Misihairabwi – Mushonga (Chairperson),
Hon N. Chamisa, Hon Sen Chief F. Z. Charumbira, Hon Chief G. M. Chimombe, Hon Sen C.
Gava, Hon P. Kadzima, Hon K. M. Matimba, Hon D. C. Mavhaire, Hon L Moyo, Hon L.
Mupukuta, Hon C. J. Musa, Hon F. D. Ncube, Hon Sen G. Nyoni, Hon Sen K. G. Patel, Hon C. Satiya, Hon L. G. B. Stevenson, Hon Sen S. Thembani. Clerk – Mr. Daniel
Committee Room No. 4 at 1400hrs
BUDGET, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Hon. D. Butau
(Chairperson), Hon. Chief J. Bidi, Hon T. L. Biti, Hon. A. Bhebhe, Hon. Sen. B. Chikava,
Hon Sen. Chief F. Z. Charumbira, Hon F. Kanzama, Hon Sen Kabayanjiri, Hon T. Khupe, Hon. Sen Khumalo, Hon C. Majange, Hon Sen J. T Malinga, Hon T. Mashakada, Hon L. Matuke, Hon E. Mushoriwa,, Hon. D.M. Ncube. Clerk - Mrs. Khumalo
Committee Room No. 1 at 1400 hrs
PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE: Hon. M. Mawere
(Chairperson), Hon. Sen Chief F. Z. Charumbira, Hon A. Chibaya, Hon Sen. L.C. Gumbura, Hon M. Gwetu, Hon Sen. P. Haritatos, Hon Sen. P. Madiro, Hon T. Matutu, Hon E. Maziriri, Hon P. Mpariwa, Hon L. Mushore, Hon Sen. A. S. Nyathi, Hon I. Shumba Clerk – Mrs.
Nyakauta
TUESDAY, 13TH MARCH 2007
Committee Room No. 1 at 1000 hrs
DEFENCE AND HOME AFFAIRS: Hon C. W. Makova (Chairperson), Hon T. S.
Chipanga, Hon C Gwachiwa, Hon P. Kadzima, Hon T. Khupe, Hon W. Madzimure, Hon Sen
Chief D. C. Malaba, Hon Chief C. Malisa, Hon Sen L. Mbambo, Hon Sen E. N. Moyo, Hon
- Mubhawu, Hon W. Mutomba, Hon G. Mutsekwa, Hon W. Ncube, Hon Sen A. Rungani, Hon Sen H. M. Sinampande, Hon Z. Ziyambi. Clerk - Ms. Manyeruke
Committee Room No. 2 at 1000 hrs
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Hon M. Zinyemba (Chairperson), Hon F. E. Chidarikire, Hon G. Chimanikire, Hon I. T. Gonese, Hon J. M. K Machaya, Hon C. Majange, Hon Sen. S.
Majuru, Hon E. E. Matamisa, Hon K. M. Matimba, Hon L. Matuke, Hon Chief P. M Mudzimurema, Hon Sen L. Munotengwa, Hon Sen. Chief E. M. Musarurwa, Hon L. G. B. Stevenson, Hon Sen. C. Z Tawengwa. Clerk - Mrs. Nyawo
Committee Room No. 3 at 1000 hrs
FOREIGN AFFAIRS. INDUSTRY AND TRADE: Hon E. Porusingazi (Chairperson, Hon
Sen. M. M. Chimene, Hon J. M. Gumbo, Hon Sen. R. C. Hove, Hon Chief J. T. M. Mabika, Hon A. Malinga, Hon F. G. Mhashu, Hon Sen. C. V. Muchengeti, Hon L. Mugabe, Hon T.
Mukahlera, Hon Sen. D. D. E Mumvuri, Hon E. Mushoriwa,Hon W. Mutomba, Hon M. M.
Ndlovu, Hon Sen. T. Ndlovu, Hon Chief Z. J. M. Shana. Clerk - Mr. Ratsakatika
Committee Room No. 4 at 1000 hrs
LANDS, LAND REFORM AND RESETTLEMENT: Hon Chief S. Bushu, Hon Sen Chief R. M. Chiduku, Hon Sen. T. C. Chikwanha, Hon Chief G. M. Chimombe, Hon Sen A. A.
Dete, Hon J. G. Gabbuza, Hon A. Katsande, Hon Sen. D. Khumalo, Hon S. B. Mahofa, Hon N. Mguni, Hon E. M. T. Mkhosi, Hon S. G. Mugabe, Hon C. Pote, Hon V. M. G. Zvinavashe. Clerk – Mr. Ndlovu
Government Caucus at 1000 hrs
HEALTH AND CHILD WELFARE: Hon B. Chebundo (Chairperson), Hon. J.
Chandengenda, Hon E Chindori – Chininga, Hon T. S. Chipanga, Hon. N. M. Khumalo, Hon. J. Madubeko, Hon P Madzore, Hon Sen A Mkhwebu, Hon Sen D. Mombeshora, Hon L.
Mupukuta, Hon E. Nyauchi, Hon Sen S. U. Sakupwanya, Hon J. Sansole, Hon M. Zwizwai. Clerk – Ms. Mukono
THURSDAY15th MARCH 2007
Committee Room Number 1 at 1000 hrs
JUSTICE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS: Hon Chipanga (Chairperson,
Hon Sen. F Bayayi, Hon Chief J. Bidi, Hon F. E. Chidarikire, Hon T. S. Hon I. T. Gonese, Hon J. M. Gumbo, Hon W. Madzimure, Hon Sen. S. Mahere, Hon A. Malinga, Hon Chief C.
Malisa, Hon Sen T. J. Mapfumo, Hon Sen. Chief C. H. H. Marange, Hon T. Matutu, Hon M.
Mawere, Hon P. Misihairabwi-Mushonga, Hon Sen. Chief L. K. Mtshane, Hon Chief P. M.
Mudzimurema, Hon Sen Chief C. E. Negomo. Clerk – Ms. Macheza
Committee Room No. 2 at 1000 hrs
MINES, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM: Hon J. G. Gabbuza
(Chairperson), Hon D. Butau, Hon D. J. Chandengenda, Hon E. Chindori-Chininga, Hon
Chief T. M. Dandawa, Hon Sen G. Dube, Hon Sen. Chief S. Gambiza, Hon A. Katsande, Hon J. M. Machaya, Hon Sen. Chief V. Maduna, Hon C. W Makova (Rtd Col), Hon Sen. T.
Mohadi, Hon Sen. S. Msipa, Hon Sen. V. Muchenje, Hon. Sen. V. Muchicho, Hon P.
Mungofa, Hon L. Mushore, Hon Sen. T. V. Muzenda, Hon M. M. Ndlovu, Hon J. Sansole,
Hon T. Sibindi, Hon Z. Ziyambi. Clerk - Ms. Dube
Committee Room No. 3 at 1000 hrs
YOUTH, GENDER AND WOMEN’S AFFAIRS: Hon S. B Mahofa (Chairperson), Hon Chief S. Bushu, Hon B. Chebundo, Hon A. Chibaya, Hon L. Chikomba, Hon Sen. R. Goto, Hon C. Gwachiwa, Hon F. Kanzama, Hon P. Madzore, Hon Sen. E. Makono, Hon E.
Matamisa, Hon Sen T. Z. Matanga, Hon S. G. Mugabe, Hon T.Mukahlera, Hon Sen Chief W. Nemakonde, Hon C. Satiya, Hon M. Zinyemba. Clerk – Ms. Gondo
Committee Room Number 4 at 1000 hrs
EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE: Hon F. G. Mhashu (Chairperson), Hon Sen. A Chimbudzi, Hon Sen. J. J. Chindanya, Hon S. M. Chiurayi, Hon J. Madubeko, Hon E.
Maziriri, Hon N. Mguni, Hon Sen. S Mkusha, Hon L. Moyo, Hon Prof. J. N. Moyo, Hon L
Mupukuta, Hon W. Mutomba, Hon G. Mutsekwa, Hon C Pote, Hon Chief Z. J. N Shana, Hon
Sen. Chief M. L. W. Sengwe, Hon. I. M. Shumba. Clerk - Mrs. Sunga