05 June 2013 No 21 - Parliament of Zimbabwe
05 June 2013 No 21 - Parliament of Zimbabwe
05 June 2013 No 21 - Parliament of Zimbabwe
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<strong>No</strong>. <strong>21</strong><br />
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ADVANCE COPY- UNCORRECTED<br />
PARLIAMENT<br />
OF<br />
ZIMBABWE<br />
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF<br />
THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY<br />
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FIFTH SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT<br />
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WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE <strong>2013</strong><br />
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The Speaker in the Chair<br />
Quarter past two o’clock p.m<br />
PRAYERS<br />
Members Present
Beremauro G,<br />
Biti L.T<br />
Chaderopa F<br />
Chambati T.S<br />
Chibaya A.<br />
Chebundo B,<br />
Chimanikire G,<br />
Chimbetete W.M<br />
Chimhini D.A,<br />
Chininga E.T.C,<br />
Chinomona M.M<br />
Chinyadza W,<br />
Chirongwe R,<br />
Chirume O<br />
Chitando J<br />
Chitima A,<br />
Chivamba K,<br />
Cross E.G<br />
Denga P<br />
Dongo G.Z<br />
Dzingirai I<br />
Gabbuza J, G<br />
Garadhi S<br />
Goto R<br />
Gumbo J.M.<br />
Gwiyo C.C<br />
Huruba T<br />
Jembere E<br />
Jiri M<br />
Kachepa N<br />
Kanzama F<br />
Karenyi L<br />
Kasukuwere S<br />
Kay J.I.H<br />
Khumalo N.M,<br />
Kumalo M<br />
Machacha C<br />
Madubeko J<br />
Madzimure W<br />
Madzore P<br />
Mafios I.D<br />
Mahlangu T<br />
Mahoka S<br />
Majome F.J<br />
Makamure R<br />
Mangwana M.P<br />
Maposhere D<br />
Maramba P.H<br />
Mashakada T<br />
Matamisa E.E<br />
Matibe T.P<br />
Matienga M<br />
Matimba T<br />
Matonga B<br />
Matshalaga O<br />
Mavima L.D<br />
Mazikana P.H<br />
Mbwembwe E<br />
Mhandu C<br />
Mhlanga A<br />
Mkhosi E.T.M<br />
Mlambo M<br />
Mnangagwa E.D<br />
Moyo E<br />
Moyo R<br />
Mpariwa P<br />
Mpukuta L<br />
Muchauraya P<br />
Mudarikwa S<br />
Mudau M<br />
Mudiwa S<br />
Muguti C<br />
Mukanduri S.T<br />
Munengami F<br />
Mung<strong>of</strong>a P.T<br />
Munjeyi G<br />
Mushonga S.L<br />
Mushore L<br />
Musundire A.L<br />
Musvaire W<br />
Mutambara AG<br />
Mutinhiri A<br />
Mutsekwa G.T<br />
Muza I<br />
Mwonzora D.T<br />
Navaya E<br />
Ncube S<br />
Ndambakuwa F<br />
Nemadziva N<br />
Nezi W<br />
Ngwenya B<br />
Nyakudanga O<br />
Nyamudeza S<br />
Nyaude B<br />
Pasihomusha-<br />
Matiza B.J<br />
Raradza E<br />
Sai S<br />
Samkange N.T.C<br />
Saruwaka T.J.L<br />
Shirichena E<br />
Shoko M<br />
Sibanda D.S<br />
Sindi C<br />
Sululu A<br />
Tachiona M<br />
Tazviona R<br />
Zhanda T.P<br />
Zhuwao P<br />
Zinyemba M
Ziyambi W.Z<br />
Printed by Order <strong>of</strong> the House<br />
Absent with leave<br />
Hon. Mutsekwa, Hon Nyamupinga, Hon Moyo J., Hon Langa<br />
1. The Speaker informed the House that the Prime Minister’s Question Time has<br />
been postponed to a date to be advised.<br />
2. Questions without notice.<br />
3. Questions with notice.<br />
4. The Minister <strong>of</strong> Health and Child Welfare, moved: That <strong>No</strong>tices <strong>of</strong> Motions <strong>No</strong>s.<br />
1 to 6 and Orders <strong>No</strong>s.7 to 17 for today stand over until <strong>No</strong>tice <strong>of</strong> Motion <strong>No</strong>. 18<br />
has been disposed <strong>of</strong>.<br />
Motion and put and agreed to.<br />
5. The Minister <strong>of</strong> Health and Child Welfare moved: THAT WHEREAS, Subsection<br />
(1) <strong>of</strong> Section 111B <strong>of</strong> the Constitution provides that any Convention , Treaty or<br />
Agreement acceded to , concluded or executed by or under the authority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
President with one or more Foreign States or Governments or International<br />
Organisations shall be subject to approval by <strong>Parliament</strong>;<br />
AND WHEREAS the World Health Organization Framework Convention on<br />
Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was opened for signature on 16 <strong>June</strong> to 22 <strong>June</strong><br />
2003 in Geneva and from 29 <strong>June</strong>, 2003 to 28 <strong>June</strong> 2004 in New York;<br />
AND WHEREAS the Government <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> is not a<br />
signatory to the aforementioned Convention, and is desirous <strong>of</strong> becoming a party<br />
to the Convention;<br />
AND WHEREAS Article 35 <strong>of</strong> the World Health Organisation Framework<br />
Convention on Tobacco Control provides for the deposition <strong>of</strong> instruments <strong>of</strong><br />
ratification or accession with the depository;<br />
NOW THEREFORE in terms <strong>of</strong> Subsection (1) <strong>of</strong> Section 111B <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Constitution <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>, this House resolves that the aforesaid Convention be<br />
and is hereby approved for accession.<br />
Motion put and agreed to.
6. On the motion <strong>of</strong> the Minister <strong>of</strong> Health and Child Welfare: The House adjourned<br />
at twenty seven minutes to five o’clock pm until Tuesday 11th <strong>June</strong> at a quarter<br />
past two o’clock in the afternoon.<br />
L. N. M. MOYO<br />
Speaker<br />
TUESDAY, 11TH JUNE <strong>2013</strong><br />
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS<br />
1. Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Reading <strong>of</strong> the Income Tax<br />
Amendment Bill, (H.B. 5, 2012) (Adjourned 6 th May - The Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance.)<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
Question proposed: That the Income Tax Amendment Bill, (H.B. 5, 2012) be now<br />
read the second time- The Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance.<br />
2. HON. KARENYI<br />
HON. DZIRUTWE<br />
That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on Local<br />
Government on the Fourth Quarter Budget Performance <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Local<br />
Government, Rural and Urban Development (S.C. 7 , <strong>2013</strong>).<br />
3. HON R. MOYO<br />
HON MHLANGA<br />
That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Small and Medium Enterprises Development on the Access to Financial<br />
Resources for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>. (S.C. 3,<br />
<strong>2013</strong>)<br />
4. HON. MUTOMBA<br />
HON. NYAUDE<br />
That the motion on the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on Industry and<br />
Commerce on the Agreement signed between the Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> and<br />
Essar Africa Holding Limited regarding the New <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Steel Limited . (S. C.<br />
26, 2012) which was superseded by prorogation <strong>of</strong> the Fourth Session <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Seventh <strong>Parliament</strong> be restored on the Order Paper in terms <strong>of</strong> Standing Order<br />
<strong>No</strong>. 43.
5. HON. CHINDORI CHININGA<br />
HON. MUNENGAMI<br />
That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Mines and Energy on the Diamond Mining with Special Reference to Marange<br />
Diamond Fields (S.C. 4, <strong>2013</strong>).<br />
6. HON. CHINDORI CHININGA<br />
HON. KAY<br />
That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the Second Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Mines and Energy on Chrome Mining in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> (S. C. 5, <strong>2013</strong>).<br />
7. HON. CHINDORI CHININGA<br />
HON. MARE<br />
That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the Third Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Mines and Energy on the Electricity Sector in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> (S. C. 6, <strong>2013</strong>).<br />
8. Adjourned debate on motion on the remittance <strong>of</strong> revenue to Treasury generated<br />
by Government Ministries and Departments- (Adjourned 5 th February – The<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> Constitutional and <strong>Parliament</strong>ary Affairs).<br />
Question proposed:<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
That this House;<br />
NOTING that not all revenue generated and collected by various government<br />
ministries, departments and agencies is remitted to Treasury.<br />
CONCERNED that the government has been unable to grant its workers<br />
meaningful salary increases and frozen the recruiting <strong>of</strong> staff and failure to carry<br />
out some <strong>of</strong> its regional and international financial obligations.<br />
NOW THEREFORE, calls upon all the Government ministries’ departments,<br />
parastatals and other related bodies to remit all revenue accrued directly and<br />
indirectly by them to the treasury.<br />
FURTHER CALLS upon Government through the Treasury to facilitate adequate<br />
or reasonable remuneration to its workers, to enable the Government to among<br />
others:
i) motivate its workers<br />
ii) retain its highly qualified personnel<br />
iii) maintain high pr<strong>of</strong>essional standards<br />
iv)improve their efficiency<br />
v) become accountable and transparent<br />
vi) utilize each dollar for the good <strong>of</strong> nationhood (<strong>Zimbabwe</strong>)<br />
vii) prevent and control corrupt tendencies by whoever - Hon. F. M. Sibanda.<br />
9. Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee<br />
on Education, Sport and Culture on the Challenges in the Education Sector<br />
in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> (S.C.19, 2012). (Adjourned <strong>21</strong>st May – Hon. Karenyi).<br />
[Days elapsed: 2]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the Second Report <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Portfolio Committee on Education, Sport and Culture on the Challenges in the<br />
Education Sector in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> (S.C.19, 2012). – Hon. Mangami.<br />
10. Adjourned debate on motion on the historical prominence <strong>of</strong> prisons. (Adjourned<br />
12 th February.- The Minister <strong>of</strong> Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperative<br />
Development).<br />
Question proposed: That this House:<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
RECOGNIZING the historical prominence that prisons played during the struggle<br />
for our Independence as they accommodated the entire leadership and heroes and<br />
heroines <strong>of</strong> the struggle.<br />
COGNISANT that prisons such as Hwahwa, Sikhombela and Gonakudzingwa<br />
were the most notorious incarceration centres at the disposition <strong>of</strong> the cruel<br />
settler regime,<br />
NOTING that other younger democracies has honoured prisons that housed their<br />
leaders during the times <strong>of</strong> tribulation as evidenced by Robben Island prison<br />
accommodated veterans <strong>of</strong> South African Liberation Struggle against apartheid<br />
such as Robert Sobukwe the former President Nelson Mandela to mention a few.<br />
NOW THEREFORE RESOLVES: That the following Prisons Hwahwa,<br />
Sikhombela and Gonakudzingwa be accorded the recognition <strong>of</strong> monumental<br />
status in honour <strong>of</strong> our leaders such as His Excellency the President R.G. Mugabe,
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo and many others who underwent imprisonment in these<br />
prisons.- Hon Kanzama.<br />
11. Adjourned debate on motion on the poor performance <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>an Athletes in<br />
all Sporting Disciplines (Adjourned 5th February <strong>2013</strong>- Hon. D. Sibanda).<br />
Question proposed:<br />
That this House:<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
CONCERNED by the poor performance <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>an athletes in all sporting<br />
disciplines at international fora;<br />
NOTING that the inadequate resources being channelled to the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, Sport, Arts and Culture are inadequate for the development <strong>of</strong> sports<br />
thereby deprive our athletes’ national pride as well as a place among competing<br />
nations;<br />
AWARE that various reports have been submitted to the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education,<br />
Sport, Arts and Culture over the incompetence <strong>of</strong> our Sports governing bodies in<br />
particular the Sports and Recreation Commission and its affiliates like the<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Football Association;<br />
NOW THEREFORE, This House calls upon the Minister <strong>of</strong> Education, Sport,<br />
Arts and Culture to;<br />
(i) dissolve the Sports and Recreation Commission<br />
(ii) request the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Sport, Arts and Culture to provide<br />
parliament with specific objectives and targets on how the nation will<br />
achieve success in all sporting disciplines;<br />
(iii) calls upon the Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance to allocate adequate resources in the<br />
National budget for sports development – Hon. Chitando.<br />
12. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Public Service Labour and Social Welfare on the Status <strong>of</strong> Residential Care<br />
Institutions in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> (S.C <strong>21</strong>,2012). (Adjourned 12 th February- The Minister<br />
<strong>of</strong> Public Works).<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio<br />
Committee on Public Service Labour and Social Welfare on the Status <strong>of</strong><br />
Residential Care Institutions in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> [S.C <strong>21</strong>,2012].- Hon. Zinyemba
13. Adjourned debate on the condolence message for the Honourable Vice President,<br />
J.L. Nkomo (Adjourned 19 th February – The Minister <strong>of</strong> Constitutional and<br />
<strong>Parliament</strong>ary Affairs).<br />
Question proposed:<br />
That this House:<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
SADDENED by the tragic and untimely death <strong>of</strong> the Honourable Vice President,<br />
John Landa Nkomo on the 17 th <strong>of</strong> January <strong>2013</strong>;<br />
NOTING that the loss was felt by the whole nation, which mourned a committed<br />
and dedicated luminary <strong>of</strong> our struggle for independence, democracy, freedom<br />
and justice;<br />
NOW THEREFORE, THIS HOUSE<br />
Conveys its pr<strong>of</strong>ound condolences to the family <strong>of</strong> our departed leader;<br />
EXPRESSES, its deep sorrow and sadness at the tragic and unexpected loss <strong>of</strong><br />
life;<br />
TAKES this opportunity to celebrate the life <strong>of</strong> a man who rendered sterling<br />
services to the nation both before and after independence. - Hon Mavima.<br />
14. Adjourned debate on the condolence message for the late Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation, Hon. Seiso Moyo (Adjourned <strong>21</strong>st<br />
May – Hon. Mahlangu).<br />
That this House:<br />
[Days elapsed: 2]<br />
SADDENED by the tragic and untimely death <strong>of</strong> the Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
Agriculture, Mechanization and Irrigation Development and Member <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Parliament</strong> for Nketa Constituency Honourable Seiso Moyo, who passed away<br />
on Thursday 20th December 2012.<br />
NOTING that the loss shocked the whole nation in general and his constituency<br />
in particular, a dedicated, humble and down to earth leader.<br />
NOW THEREFORE, this House conveys its pr<strong>of</strong>ound condolences to his family,<br />
constituency, party and the Nation as well as to all dedicated democrats.
EXPRESSES, its deep sorrow and sadness <strong>of</strong> the tragic unexpected loss <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
TAKES, this opportunity to celebrate the life <strong>of</strong> a man who rendered sterling<br />
human rights services to the nation – Hon. Chebundo.<br />
15. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Education, Sport, Arts and Culture on the Administration <strong>of</strong> Soccer in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong><br />
and issues surrounding the Asiagate Scandal (S.C. 1, <strong>2013</strong>).(Adjourned 20th<br />
February – Hon D. Sibanda).<br />
Question proposed:<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Education, Sport, Arts and Culture on the Administration <strong>of</strong> Soccer in<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> and issues surrounding the Asiagate Scandal (S.C. 1, <strong>2013</strong>) – Hon<br />
Mangami.<br />
16. Adjourned debate on motion on the Special Report <strong>of</strong> the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Local Government on Local Authorities (S.C 28, 2012). (Adjourned 4 th <strong>June</strong>- The<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> Constitutional and <strong>Parliament</strong>ary Affairs)<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the Special Report <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Portfolio Committee on Local Government on Local Authorities (S.C. 28, 2012)<br />
– Hon. Karenyi.<br />
17. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Public Accounts<br />
Committee on the Report <strong>of</strong> the Comptroller and Auditor General on the<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> Dam Projects by the <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> National Water Authority (S.C.<br />
1, <strong>2013</strong>) (Adjourned 4 th <strong>June</strong>- The Minister <strong>of</strong> Constitutional and <strong>Parliament</strong>ary<br />
Affairs)<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note <strong>of</strong> the First Report <strong>of</strong> the Public<br />
Accounts Committee on the Report <strong>of</strong> the Comptroller and Auditor General on<br />
the Management <strong>of</strong> Dam Projects by the <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> National Water Authority<br />
(S.C. 1, <strong>2013</strong>)- Hon Chinyadza.<br />
18. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY.
WEDNESDAY, 12TH JUNE <strong>2013</strong><br />
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS<br />
♦ QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.<br />
* QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE.<br />
*1. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Industry and Commerce to inform the<br />
House on the measures that have been put in place to protect the health <strong>of</strong> the<br />
public against product proliferation <strong>of</strong> bottled water in the country and to;<br />
a) Give a list <strong>of</strong> the certified / registered companies / brands to guard against<br />
uncertified suppliers.<br />
b) Justify the price <strong>of</strong> a litre <strong>of</strong> bottled water which costs the same as a litre <strong>of</strong><br />
diesel.<br />
[Deferred 13th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*2. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Industry and Commerce to inform the<br />
House on;<br />
a) The status <strong>of</strong> ZISCO and ZIMASCO in terms <strong>of</strong> shareholding;<br />
b) Why new <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Steel is failing “to take <strong>of</strong>f” inspite <strong>of</strong> the deal between<br />
government and Essar; and<br />
c) Measures in place to address the plight <strong>of</strong> workers at the two companies.<br />
[Deferred 13th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*3. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minster <strong>of</strong> Energy and Power Development to<br />
inform the House;<br />
a) How much ZETDC is owed by the Executives in government and senior<br />
government <strong>of</strong>ficials in unpaid electricity bills.<br />
b) The measures in place to recover the money; and<br />
c) Why the Ministry is not switching <strong>of</strong>f supplies to these individuals' properties.<br />
[Deferred 13th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*4. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Public Service to explain to the House:<br />
a) The measures in place to efficiently manage the War Victims Pensions Fund<br />
and;
) Whether those implicated by the Judicial Commission <strong>of</strong> inquiry to have<br />
exaggerated disabilities are not still drawing pension from the fund.<br />
[Transferred 20th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*5. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Public Service to avail to the House the<br />
report <strong>of</strong> the Commission <strong>of</strong> Inquiry into the War Victims Compensation Fund.<br />
[Transferred 20th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*6. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Local Government to explain to the<br />
House the current set up <strong>of</strong> ZUPCO which appears to be doing well as evidenced<br />
by the fleet on the roads and;<br />
a) Inform the House on the mechanisms in place to avoid recurrence <strong>of</strong> corrupt<br />
activities that had previously run down the company for example, the<br />
bribery tender case involving the then Chief Executive Officer, the Board<br />
Chairperson, and the Gift Investments Bus Supplier Company and<br />
b) State conclusions on the investigations if any.<br />
[Deferred 13th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*7. HON JIRI: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Transport to explain to the House why the road<br />
construction from Munyoro Business Centre in Chikomba to Nharira Business<br />
Centre and the bridge at the Range along Zwagwe River has been since last year.<br />
[Deferred 5th <strong>June</strong>, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*8. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Co-Ministers <strong>of</strong> Home Affairs to explain and justify<br />
why the <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Republic Police (ZRP) is integrating its ‘General Hand<br />
employees’ as regular ‘Police Officers’, issuing them with Police ID Cards<br />
with different ranks and enlisting them on the Salaries Service Bureau as police<br />
Officers such as the cases <strong>of</strong>:<br />
a) Ellen Gosvore ID 58-200625Y18, born on 01/04/82 and employed as a<br />
general hand by Kwekwe Police on 16/10/06, and still performs General<br />
Hand duties, but now enlisted as an attested regular Police woman, EC<br />
number 5906324R.<br />
b) Muvengiwa Mp<strong>of</strong>u, ID 58-090380R26, born 02/10/64 and employed as<br />
General Hand on 01/09/88 at Kwekwe District Police H/Q, EC <strong>No</strong>.<br />
157393T now Constable.
c) German Magadzire, ID 58-147025M83, born on 28/11/74 and employed<br />
as a ‘Camp Bar-General Hand on 10/03/99 at Kwekwe Police Camp<br />
(Cactus), EC number 1092734 now a Constable<br />
d) Abina Mutare, ID 32-<strong>05</strong>8695B32, born on 16/<strong>05</strong>/72 and employed as a<br />
General Hand at Kwe Kwe District Office on 16/10/06, EC 5906407G.<br />
e) One Makoni, a typist with the Redcliff Police station, enrolled as an<br />
‘Assistant Inspector’.<br />
f) Four other general hands with Redcliff Police station: Palume;<br />
Nemangwe; Mauto and Kwenda enrolled as constables.<br />
g) The secretary for Kwekwe DISPOL, one Mangena now an Assistant<br />
Inspector, while one, Muzinda a Typist also with the Kwekwe District<br />
now a sergeant.<br />
h) Mrs. Murisa, Typist for Officer in Charge Kwekwe Central now a<br />
sergeant<br />
i) General Hands Kapfuwa – Kwekwe Rural: Gono – Kwekwe CID: <strong>No</strong>philo<br />
Sixolo and Mukondo – Kwekwe Central all now constables and<br />
j) Ask the Co-Ministers <strong>of</strong> Home Affairs to state the action taken against<br />
such activities, and give reasons why a ‘commission <strong>of</strong> inquiry’ has not<br />
been set-up to investigate such activities.<br />
[Deferred 13th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*9. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Co-Ministers <strong>of</strong> Home Affairs to inform the House on<br />
the following:<br />
a) The results <strong>of</strong> the investigations if any, <strong>of</strong> the Honde Valley truck disaster that<br />
claimed 18 lives on 24th December 2012 near Makunike Business Centre.<br />
b) Whether 49 people were treated at Hauna Hospital, 19 people were transferred to<br />
Mutare General Hospital and 18 died, bringing the total to 86 people in one truck,<br />
if so, explain how this truck passed through all the road blocks from Mbare<br />
Msika, Harare to Honde Valley without being brought to book by the police and<br />
c) what practical measures the Ministry is putting in place to curb future disasters<br />
particularly during public holidays where bus operators hike fares resulting in the<br />
travelling public seeking transport from overloaded lorries.<br />
*10. HON MUSHONGA: To ask Co – Ministers <strong>of</strong> Home Affairs;<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]
a) What the Ministry's policy is regarding the remittance <strong>of</strong> traffic and other fines to<br />
the Consolidated Revenue Fund.<br />
b) To submit to the House audited accounts <strong>of</strong> the fines collected by the <strong>Zimbabwe</strong><br />
Republic Police between January 2012 to January <strong>2013</strong>, and;<br />
c) To state their (Co-Ministers) role in the appropriation <strong>of</strong> these fines.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*11. HON VARANDENI: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Home Affairs to inform the House on<br />
the Ministry's Policy regarding the display <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Republic Police's force<br />
numbers on their uniforms.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*12. HON VARANDENI: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Home Affairs to inform the House the<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> revenue that has been generated from road blocks manned by the<br />
Z.R.P nationwide and state the custodians <strong>of</strong> the revenue and how the funds<br />
are managed.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*13. HON. HOVE: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Home Affairs to inform the House;<br />
a) Whether it is permissible for <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Republic Police to confiscate<br />
personal radios and where they derive those powers<br />
b) clarify why the radios are considered a security threat.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*14. HON. CHEBUNDO: To ask the Acting Minister <strong>of</strong> Higher and Tertiary Education to<br />
clarify the alleged corruption case involving the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> and Hon<br />
Christopher Mushohwe who was reported to have been enrolled for a Masters<br />
Degree in Public Administration yet he did not possess the requisite / mandatory<br />
first degree and,<br />
a) allegations that Hon. Mushohwe failed one <strong>of</strong> his subjects twice with a 48%<br />
mark, but the University allegedly changed his mark to a 50% pass mark;<br />
b) whether Hon Mushohwe was finally awarded a Masters Degree in Public<br />
Administration for the interest <strong>of</strong> public transparency;<br />
c) measures, if any taken against University <strong>of</strong>ficials who facilitated Hon.<br />
Mushowe's admittance; and
d) the impact <strong>of</strong> such scandals at the institution and the credibility <strong>of</strong> the<br />
country's education.<br />
[Deferred 20th February, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*15. HON SANSOLE: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Transport and Infrastructural Development to<br />
inform the House measure in place to ensure that W.K Mining Company<br />
resurfaces the Deka road in Hwange which has been extensively damaged by<br />
heavy vehicles which transport coal between the Mine and Hwange town.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*16. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance to explain to the House;<br />
a) whether he is aware that <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> still has a Pensions Law that denies<br />
pensioners from accessing their full lump – sum contributions refunds and<br />
only allows monthly payments for as little as $20.36 per month into a bank<br />
account which amount is usually wiped out through bank charges until the<br />
pensioner attains the age <strong>of</strong> 85.<br />
c) Why pensioners are denied the opportunity to withdraw their disbursements in<br />
a lump sum; and<br />
d) whether the Ministry is considering amendments to enable pensioners to<br />
receive their full lumpsum on attainment <strong>of</strong> the ages 60 or 65 considering that<br />
not many people live up to the age <strong>of</strong> 85 years.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*17. HON. MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Mines<br />
a) In view <strong>of</strong> the government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>'s ownership <strong>of</strong> fifty percent <strong>of</strong> all seven<br />
(7) diamond mines operating in Marange, what is the book value <strong>of</strong> government<br />
ownership in these diamond mines.<br />
b) What the gross diamond output from July 2012 to <strong>21</strong> st January <strong>2013</strong> in all the<br />
seven diamond mines was<br />
c) What is the gross dividend the government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> received from its fifty<br />
percent ownership in these Marange – Diamond fields.<br />
d) What did the government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> receive by the way <strong>of</strong> various Tax<br />
Revenues from diamond sales from Marange - Diamond fields.
e) What the Ministry is doing to reduce diamond leakages from Marange Diamond<br />
Fields.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*18. HON MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Justice and Legal Affairs;<br />
a) What the recruitment policy <strong>of</strong> the Prison Service is in view <strong>of</strong> the current<br />
recruitment being done and was done on Monday 18 th February <strong>2013</strong> at the<br />
Provincial Governor's Office in Bindura's Mashonaland Central Province which<br />
process was decentralized to District administrator's <strong>of</strong>fices throughout<br />
Mashonaland Central Province.<br />
b) What is the current <strong>of</strong>ficer – prisoner ratio.<br />
c) In view <strong>of</strong> the shortage <strong>of</strong> uniforms, resources and a none performing budget,<br />
where will government get funds to pay for the new recruits.<br />
Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*19. HON MUSHONGA: To ask the Minster <strong>of</strong> State in the President's Office,<br />
a) What the Ministry's policy is with regards to state intelligence <strong>of</strong>ficers who are<br />
openly partisan and hold provincial and Central Committee positions in ZANU<br />
P.F.<br />
b) If state security intelligence agencies are partisan and belong to political parties<br />
how will they protect members <strong>of</strong> government who do not belong to their<br />
preferred political parties who are in government? Does this not compromise<br />
their security, safety and privacy?<br />
c) What the recruitment policy for the National Intelligence body is.<br />
[Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
*20. HON GARADHI: To ask the Minister <strong>of</strong> Education, Sport, Arts and Culture to explain<br />
to the House the criteria used in the selection Basic Education Assistance Module<br />
beneficiaries.<br />
Deferred 22nd May, <strong>2013</strong>]<br />
MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES
Monday 10th <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.1<br />
TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT –Hon.<br />
Chebundo (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Baloyi, Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Chebundo, Hon. Dongo, Hon. Dzirutwe, Hon.<br />
Mandebvu, Hon Makuyana, Hon. Mhlanga, Hon. Mushore, Hon. Nyakudanga,<br />
Hon. Raradza, Hon. Rutsvara- Clerk Ms Macheza<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>. 2<br />
DEFENCE AND HOME AFFAIRS – Hon. Madzore (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chaderopa, Hon. Denga, Hon. Huruba, Hon. Mafios, Hon. Rtd. Brg.<br />
Mutinhiri, Hon. Ziteya, Hon. Mangena, Hon. Mhandu (Rtd) Major C, Hon. Moyo<br />
R, Hon. Mutseyami, Hon. Mwonzora, Hon. Sululu. - Clerk Mr Daniel<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>. 4<br />
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS – Hon Chinyadza (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chinyadza, Hon. Hove, Hon. Mangena, Hon. Matiza, Hon.<br />
Mbwembwe, Hon. Muguti, Hon. Musundire, Hon. Nyamupinga B, Hon. Sai,<br />
Hon. Sansole T, Hon. Sululu.- Clerk Mrs Nyawo<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.311<br />
NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM – Hon. M.<br />
Dube (Chaiperson)<br />
Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chitima, Hon. Karenyi, Hon. Machacha, Hon. Mahoka,<br />
Hon. Matienga, Hon. Mazikana, Hon. Ndambakuwa, Hon. Nezi, Hon. Saruwaka,<br />
Hon. Shoko M, Hon. Sibanda C.C, Hon. Sibanda P.N - Clerk Mr Mazani<br />
At 1000 hours in the Senate Chamber<br />
MINES AND ENERGY – Hon. Chindori-Chininga (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chindori-Chininga, Hon. Chinomona, Hon. Dzingirayi, Hon. Kagurabadza,<br />
Hon. Katsande, Hon. Kay, Hon. Haritatos, Hon. Makamure, Hon. Maposhere,<br />
Hon. Mare, Hon. Marima, Hon. Mudarikwa, Hon. Mudiwa, Hon. Mudzuri. E,<br />
Hon. Mung<strong>of</strong>a, Hon. Munjeyi, Hon Munengami, Hon. Musvaire, Hon. Muza,<br />
Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nemadziva, Hon. Shoko H. - Clerk Mrs Mataruka<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.3
HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Hon. S.M.<br />
Ncube (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chitando, Hon. Dumbu, Hon. Khumalo Martin, Hon. Kumalo Marvellous,<br />
Hon. Matamisa, Hon. S.M. Ncube, Hon. Ndhlovu A, Hon. Zhuwao, Hon<br />
Muchauraya- Clerk Ms Zenda<br />
At 1400 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.1<br />
PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE – Hon. Zinyemba<br />
(Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chibaya, Hon. Chirongwe, Hon. Chivamba, Hon. Goto, Hon. Gwiyo, Hon.<br />
Khumalo T, Hon. Khumalo S.S, Hon. Mahlangu, Hon. Mudau, Hon. Sibanda<br />
F.M, Hon. Garadhi- Clerk Mrs Hazvina<br />
At 1400 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.4<br />
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION – Hon. Zhanda<br />
(Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Beremauro, Hon. Chinyadza, Hon. Cross, Hon. M. Dube, Hon. Kanzama,<br />
Hon. Khumalo Martin, Hon Madzimure, Hon. Matshalaga, Hon Muchinguri,<br />
Hon. Muguti, Hon. Mukanduri, Hon. Ndava, Hon. Nyaude, Hon. Sibanda, Hon.<br />
Zhanda. - Clerk Mr Ratsakatika<br />
At 1400 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.311<br />
PUBLIC WORKS AND NATIONAL HOUSING – Hon. Mupukuta<br />
(Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chimhini, Hon. Chirume, Hon. Chimbetete, Hon. Jiri, Hon. Kachepa, Hon.<br />
Mabhena, Hon. Mudzuri H, Hon. Mupukuta, Hon. Ndambakuwa, Hon. Ndebele<br />
G, Hon. Ngwenya, Hon. Shirichena, Hon. Sindi. - Clerk - Mr Mazani<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.413<br />
JUSTICE, LEGAL AFFAIRS, CONSTITUTIONAL AND<br />
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS – Hon Mwonzora (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Gonese, Hon. Kapesa, Hon. Mangami, Hon. Mangwana, Hon. Maramba,<br />
Hon. Matiza, Hon. Matimba, Hon. Mkandla T.Z, Hon. Muchauraya, Hon.<br />
Mudarikwa, Hon. Mushonga S.L, Hon. Mwonzora, Hon Navaya, Hon.<br />
Parirenyatwa, Hon. Shoko M, Hon. Tshuma B. Hon Varandeni J. - Clerk Ms<br />
Zenda
Tuesday 11th <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>. 1<br />
Health and Child Welfare – Hon. Parirenyatwa (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chebundo, Hon. Chivamba, Hon. Masaiti, Hon. Dube M, Hon. Kachepa,<br />
Hon. Matamisa, Hon. Matshalaga, Hon. Mudavanhu, Hon. Munengami, Hon.<br />
Ndebele G, Hon. Nyamupinga, Hon. Parirenyatwa D, Hon. Shoko H, Hon.<br />
Ziyambi. - Clerk Mrs Khumalo<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>. 3<br />
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND<br />
INTERNATIONAL TRADE – Hon. Mukanduri (Chairperson)<br />
Hon.Gumbo J.M, Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Chirongwe, Hon. Gwiyo, Hon. Jembere,<br />
Hon. Maramwidze, Hon. Mukanduri, Hon. Mushonga, Hon. Muza, Hon. Ndlovu<br />
A, Hon. Ngwenya, Hon. Rutsvara, Hon. Sibanda D, Hon. Sindi. - Clerk Mr<br />
Chiremba<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>. 2<br />
STATE ENTERPRISES AND PARASTATALS MANAGEMENT – Hon.<br />
Mavima (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Matibe, Hon. Mavima, Hon. Maramba, Hon. Mkhosi E, Hon. Ndava, Hon.<br />
Ngwenya, Hon. Sibanda P N, Hon. Ziyambi. - Clerk Mrs Mafuruse<br />
At 1000 hours in the Caucus<br />
INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE – Hon. Mutomba (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chihota, Hon. Hove, Hon. Kanzama, Hon. Madubeko, Hon. Madzimure,<br />
Hon. Mharadza, Hon. Mutomba, Hon. Nyaude, Hon Ncube S., Hon. Sithole. -<br />
Clerk Miss Masara<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>. 4<br />
Agriculture, Water, Lands and Resettlement – Hon Jiri (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Chinomona, Hon. Chimbetete, Hon Denga, Hon. Dube P, Hon. Mahoka,<br />
Hon Matonga, Hon. Makuyana, Hon. Mkhosi E, Hon. Mlambo, Hon. Mlilo, Hon.<br />
Raradza, Hon. Sai, Hon. Varandeni, Hon. Zhanda. - Clerk Mr S. Manhivi<br />
Thursday 13th May <strong>2013</strong>
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.413<br />
MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY -<br />
Hon. S. Chikwinya (Chairperson)Hon. Baloyi, Hon. Chaderopa, Hon.<br />
Hlongwane, Hon. Mandebvu, Hon. Matonga, S, Hon. Mudarikwa, Hon.<br />
Jembere, Hon. Muchauraya, Hon. Mudiwa, Hon. Mudzuri H. Hon. Musumbu,<br />
Hon. Sibanda C.C, Hon. Sululu, Hon. Varandeni, Hon. Ziyambi. - Clerk Mr<br />
Mutyambizi<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.3<br />
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE COOPERATIVE<br />
DEVELOPMENT: Hon. Moyo (Chairperson) Hon. Gonese, Hon.<br />
Mabhena, Hon. Makuyana M, Hon. Maramwidze Hon. Musvaire, Hon. Matibe,<br />
Hon. Maposhere, Hon. Mare, Hon. Mbwembwe, Hon. Mhlanga, Hon. Moyo R,<br />
Hon. Munjeyi, Hon. Munengami, Hon. Muza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nemadziva,<br />
Hon. Ngwenya, Hon. Nyamudeza, Hon. Sai, Hon. Sansole, Hon. Sindi, Hon.<br />
Tazviona, Hon. Zhuwao, Hon. Zinyemba. - Clerk Mrs Hazvina<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.3<br />
WOMEN AFFAIRS, YOUTH, GENDER AND COMMUNITY<br />
DEVELOPMENT – Hon Matienga (Chairperson) Hon. Chibaya, Hon.<br />
Chitima, Hon. Chirume, Hon. Dzingirayi, Hon. Goto, Hon. Katsande, Hon.<br />
Kagurabadza, Hon. Mafios, Hon Masaiti, Hon. Mahlangu, Hon. Makamure, Hon.<br />
Mharadza, Hon. Mudavanhu, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Shirichena, Hon. Sithole A.<br />
Clerk Mr Kunzwa<br />
At 1000 hours in Committee Room <strong>No</strong>.4<br />
EDUCATION, SPORTS AND CULTURE- Hon. Mangami (Chairperson)<br />
Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chihota, Hon. Chimhini, Hon. Chitando, Hon. Dumbu, Hon.<br />
Haritatos, Hon. Kumalo Marvellous, Hon. Khumalo S.S, Hon. Madubeko, Hon.<br />
Mangami, Hon. Muchunguri, Hon. Mhashu F.G, Hon. Mupukuta, Hon. Muza,<br />
Hon. S.M Ncube, Hon. Nezi, Hon. Saruwaka, Hon. Sibanda F.M. - Clerk Mrs<br />
Mafuruse