21 march 2012 Vol 29 - Zimbabwe Parliament
21 march 2012 Vol 29 - Zimbabwe Parliament
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No. <strong>29</strong><br />
ADVANCE COPY- UNCORRECTED<br />
PARLIAMENT<br />
OF<br />
ZIMBABWE<br />
_________________<br />
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF<br />
THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY<br />
_________________<br />
FOURTH SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT<br />
_________________<br />
WEDNESDAY <strong>21</strong>ST MARCH <strong>2012</strong><br />
_________________<br />
The Speaker in the Chair<br />
Quarter past two o'clock p.m.<br />
PRAYERS<br />
Members Present
Baloyi A,<br />
Bhasikiti K,<br />
Chaderopa F<br />
Chambati T.S<br />
Chamisa N<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 />
Dumbu F,<br />
Dzingirai I<br />
Garadhi S<br />
Gonese I.T<br />
Goto R<br />
Gumbo J.M.<br />
Gwiyo C.C<br />
Haritatos<br />
Hlongwane M<br />
Hove S.R<br />
Jembere E<br />
Jiri M<br />
Kachepa N<br />
Kagurabadza M.T<br />
Kanzama F<br />
Kapesa R<br />
Karenyi L<br />
Kasukuwere S<br />
Katsande A<br />
Kay J.I.H<br />
Khumalo M,<br />
Khumalo N.M,<br />
Khumalo T<br />
Kumalo M<br />
Mabhena G<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 />
Makuyana M<br />
Mandebvu N.T<br />
Mangami D<br />
Mangena J<br />
Mangwana M.P<br />
Maposhere D<br />
Maramba P.H<br />
Maramwidze E<br />
H<br />
Mare M<br />
Masaiti E<br />
Matamisa E.E<br />
Matibe T.P<br />
Matibenga L.G<br />
Matienga M<br />
Matimba T<br />
Matinenga E.T<br />
Matonga B<br />
Mazikana P.H<br />
Mbwembwe E<br />
Mhandu C<br />
Mhashu F.G<br />
Mkhosi E.T.M<br />
Mlambo M<br />
Mlilo O.S<br />
Moyo E<br />
Moyo R<br />
Moyo S<br />
Mpariwa P<br />
Mpukuta L<br />
Muchauraya P<br />
Muchinguri O.C. Z.<br />
Mudarikwa S<br />
Mudau M<br />
Mudavanhu E<br />
Mudiwa S<br />
Mudzuri H<br />
Mukanduri S.T<br />
Mungofa P.T<br />
Munjeyi G<br />
Mushonga S.L<br />
Mushore L<br />
Musumbu E<br />
Musundire A.L<br />
Mutseyami C.P<br />
Muza I<br />
Mwonzora D.T<br />
Navaya E<br />
Ncube S<br />
Ndava R<br />
Ndebele G<br />
Ndhlovu A<br />
Nemadziva N<br />
Nezi W<br />
Ngwenya B
Nyakudanga O<br />
Nyamudeza S<br />
Nyamupinga B.B<br />
Nyaude B<br />
Parirenyatwa D.P<br />
Pasihomusha-<br />
Matiza B.J<br />
Raradza E<br />
Rutsvara R<br />
Sai S<br />
Samkange N.T.C<br />
Apologies<br />
Sansole T.W<br />
Shirichena E<br />
Shoko H<br />
Shoko M<br />
Sibanda C.C<br />
Sibanda D.S<br />
Sibanda F.M<br />
Sibanda P.N<br />
Sindi C<br />
Sithole A<br />
Printed by Order of the House<br />
Sululu A<br />
Tachiona M<br />
Tazviona R<br />
Tshuma B<br />
Varandeni J<br />
Zhanda T.P<br />
Zhuwao P<br />
Zinyemba M<br />
Ziyambi W.Z<br />
Zwizwai M.<br />
Hon. Chanetsa, Hon. Chindori-Chininga, Hon Chombo, Hon. Huruba, Hon.<br />
Kapesa, Hon. Mombeshora, Hon. Mutsekwa, Hon Nyanhongo, Hon. Shamu,<br />
Hon. Goto, Hon. Katsande, Hon. Matonga,<br />
1. Papers laid upon the Table:-<br />
Minister of Water Resources Development and Management.<br />
Zambezi River Authority 2010 Annual Reports.<br />
Hon. Chebundo<br />
First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural<br />
Development on the Operations of National Railways of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>. (SC. 5,<br />
<strong>2012</strong>)<br />
Minutes of evidence and minutes of proceedings of First Report of the Portfolio<br />
Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development on the Operations of<br />
National Railways of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>.<br />
Hon. Chinyadza<br />
First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Public Accounts Committee on the<br />
CAG Report on Management of Government vehicles by CMED Pvt Ltd (S.C.<br />
3, <strong>2012</strong>)<br />
Minutes of evidence and minutes of proceedings of First Report of the Portfolio<br />
Committee on Public Accounts Committee on the CAG Report on Management<br />
of Government vehicles by CMED Pvt Ltd – (Hon. Chinyadza)
Hon. Mangami<br />
First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Education Sport, Arts and Culture on<br />
Primax and Secondary Schools Textbooks tendering and Distribution process<br />
under the Education Transition Fund.<br />
Minutes of evidence and minutes of proceedings of First Report of the Portfolio<br />
Committee on Education Sports, Arts and Culture on Primax and Secondary<br />
Schools Textbooks tendering and Distribution process under the Education<br />
Transition Fund<br />
Hon. Mpukuta<br />
First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Public works and National Housing<br />
on Willowvale Housing Projects and Minutes of Evidence.<br />
Minutes of evidence and minutes of proceedings of First Report of the Portfolio<br />
Committee on Public works and National Housing on Willowvale Housing<br />
Project.<br />
Hon. Karenyi<br />
First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government and Urban<br />
Development on the Third Quarter Budget Performance of the Ministry of Local<br />
Government, Rural and Urban Development for the year 2011.(S.C.5, <strong>2012</strong>)<br />
Minutes of evidence and minutes of proceedings of First Report of the Portfolio<br />
Committee on Local Government and Urban Development on the Third Quarter<br />
Budget Performance of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural and Urban<br />
Development for the year 2011.(S.C.5, <strong>2012</strong>)<br />
Minister of Finance<br />
Accelerated Arrears Clearance Debt and Development Strategy.<br />
2. Report from the <strong>Parliament</strong>ary Legal Committee NOT being an adverse report on<br />
the following Bill:<br />
Date Received<br />
Urban Councils Amendment Bill (H.B.5,2011).....................<strong>21</strong> st March, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
3. Questions without notice.<br />
4. Questions with notice.
5. Hon. Gonese seconded by, Hon. S. Mushonga, moved:<br />
That leave be granted to bring in a Bill to amend the Criminal Procedure and<br />
Evidence Act in Section 1<strong>21</strong> by the Repeal of Subsection 3.<br />
On the motion of Hon. Gonese seconded by Hon. Karenyi: Debate<br />
adjourned until tomorrow.<br />
6. Hon. Gonese, seconded by Hon. Karenyi, moved: That Notice of Motion<br />
No.2 and Orders, of the day, Nos. 3 to 9, for today, stand over, until<br />
Order No. 18 has been disposed of.<br />
Motion put and agreed to.<br />
7. Adjourned debate on motion on the death of the Minister of Public Service<br />
Hon. Prof. Mukonoweshuro (Adjourned 13th March – The Minister of<br />
Constitutional and <strong>Parliament</strong>ary Affairs)<br />
[Days elapsed: 7]<br />
Question again proposed: That this House:<br />
SADDENED by the tragic and untimely death of the Honourable Minister of<br />
Public Service and member of <strong>Parliament</strong> for Gutu South, Professor Eliphas<br />
Mukonoweshuro on the 5th of August 2011;<br />
NOTING that the loss was felt by the whole nation, which mourned a<br />
committed and dedicated luminary of our struggle for independence,<br />
democracy, freedom and justice;<br />
NOW THEREFORE, THIS HOUSE Conveys its, profound condolences to<br />
the widow of our departed leader;<br />
Expresses its deep sorrow and sadness at the tragic and unexpected loss of life;<br />
Takes this opportunity to celebrate the life of a man who rendered sterling<br />
services to the nation both before and after independence. - Hon. Dumbu<br />
Motion put and agreed to.<br />
8. On the motion of Hon. Gonese, seconded by Hon. Mushonga : The House<br />
adjourned at seven minutes past six o' clock p.m.<br />
L.N.M.MOYO<br />
Speaker.
THURSDAY, 22ND MARCH <strong>2012</strong><br />
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS<br />
1. Adjourned debate on motion on the SECOND READING of the <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Human<br />
Rights Commission Bill (H.B. 2, 2011) (Adjourned 30 th August – The Minister of<br />
Constitutional and <strong>Parliament</strong>ary Affairs)<br />
Question proposed:That the <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Human Rights Commission Bill (H.B.<br />
10, 2010 ) be now read a second time – The Minister of Justice and Legal<br />
Affairs.<br />
2. SECOND READING : National Incomes and Pricing Commission Bill (H.B. 10, 2010)<br />
- The Minister of Industry and Commerce.<br />
3. Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 15th<br />
March – Hon. Sibanda D.)<br />
[Time elapsed: 4 hours 40 minutes]<br />
Question proposed: That a respectful address be presented to the President of<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> as follows:-<br />
May it please you, your Excellency, the President:<br />
We, the Members of <strong>Parliament</strong> of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>, desire to express our loyalty to<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> and beg leave to offer our respectful thanks for the speech, which you<br />
have been pleased to address to <strong>Parliament</strong> – Hon Zhuwao<br />
4. Adjourned debate on motion that leave be granted to bring in a Bill to amend the<br />
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act in Section 1<strong>21</strong> by the Repeal of<br />
Subsection 3 (Adjourned <strong>21</strong>st March - Hon. Gonese)<br />
Question proposed:That leave be granted to bring in a Bill to amend the<br />
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act in Section 1<strong>21</strong> by the Repeal of Subsection<br />
-The Minister of<br />
5. HON CHEBUNDO<br />
HON CHINYADZA<br />
That the motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and<br />
Infrastructural Development on the Operations of the National Railways of
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> which was superseded by a lack of quorum be restored on the Order<br />
Paper in terms of provisions of Standing Order No. 43.<br />
6. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Committee on Public<br />
Accounts on the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the<br />
Management of Government Vehicles by CMED (Private) Limited (S.C. 3,<br />
<strong>2012</strong>) (Adjourned 20th March – Hon. Gonese)<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the<br />
Committee on Public Accounts on the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor<br />
General on the Management of Government Vehicles by CMED (Private)<br />
Limited (S.C. 3, <strong>2012</strong>) – Hon. Chinyadza<br />
7. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee<br />
on Education, Arts and Culture on Primary and Secondary schools<br />
textbooks tendering and distribution process under the Education<br />
Transition Fund.(S.C. 6, <strong>2012</strong>) – (Adjourned 20th March – Hon.<br />
Gonese)<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
Question Proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the<br />
Portfolio Committee on Education, Arts and Culture on Primary and<br />
Secondary schools textbooks tendering and distribution process under the<br />
Education Transition Fund.(S.C. 6, <strong>2012</strong>) – Hon. Mangami.<br />
8. HON. R. MOYO<br />
HON. N. NEMADZIVA<br />
That this House:<br />
AWARE that Air <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> has been operating at a loss since 1990.<br />
CONCERNED that the current majority shareholder which is the Government of<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> has failed to initiate a sound turnaround strategy for this parastatal,<br />
FURTHER CONCERNED that the current fleet is old, outdated and beyond<br />
resuscitation,<br />
WORRIED by the serious erosion of brand <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> by the airline nationally<br />
and internationally.
NOW THEREFORE, calls upon the Government of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> to;<br />
i) put the current fleet to pasture; and<br />
ii) privatize Air <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>;<br />
9. HON. PARIRENYATWA<br />
HON. MASAITI<br />
That this House takes note of the First Report of the Committee on Health and<br />
Child Welfare on the state of affairs and NatPharm S.C. 12 of <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
10. HON. MATAMISA<br />
HON. GUMBO<br />
That this House takes note of the Report of the Fifth Ordinary Session of the<br />
Second parliament of the Pan-African <strong>Parliament</strong> (PAP)<br />
11. Adjourned debate on motion on the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local<br />
Government and Urban Development on the Third Quarter Budget Performance<br />
of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development for the<br />
year 2011.(S.C.5, <strong>2012</strong>) (Adjourned 15th March – Hon Chinomona)<br />
[Day elapsed: 2]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Report of the<br />
Portfolio Committee on Local Government and Urban Development on<br />
the Third Quarter Budget Performance of the Ministry of Local<br />
Government, Rural and Urban Development for the year 2011.(S.C.5,<br />
<strong>2012</strong>) – Hon. Karenyi<br />
12. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Public Works and National Housing on Phase Two Willowvale Flats Housing<br />
Project on (S.C.8, <strong>2012</strong>) (Adjourned 15th March – Hon Sibanda D.)<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the<br />
Portfolio Committee on Public Works and National Housing on Phase Two<br />
Willowvale Flats Housing Project (S.C. 8, <strong>2012</strong>). - Hon Mupukuta<br />
13. SECOND READING : Urban Councils Amendment Bill (H.B. 5, 2011) - Hon.<br />
Matimba<br />
14. Adjourned debate on motion on the workshop report of the Pan African<br />
<strong>Parliament</strong> Permanent Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration matters
(Adjourned 13th March – The Minister of Constitutional and <strong>Parliament</strong>ary<br />
Affairs).<br />
[Days elapsed: 6]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Report on the Pan African<br />
<strong>Parliament</strong> Permanent Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration matters<br />
workshop that was held in Gaborone Botswana in July 2011 to promote the<br />
involvement of the committee and members of <strong>Parliament</strong> on Trade, Customs and<br />
Immigration in Regional Integration efforts – Hon. Mutomba.<br />
15. Adjourned debate on motion on the Indigenisation and Empowerment (General)<br />
Regulations Statutory Instrument No. <strong>21</strong> of 2010 (Adjourned 13th March – The<br />
Minister of Constitutional and <strong>Parliament</strong>ary Affairs)<br />
Question proposed: That this House:<br />
COGNIZANT of the need to publish in the gazette and to enforce all<br />
delegated legislation in conformity with the relevant Principal Acts;<br />
[Days elapsed: 5]<br />
DISTURBED that the Indigenisation and Empowerment (General) Regulations<br />
Statutory Instrument No. <strong>21</strong> of 2010, as read with the minimum requirements for<br />
Indigenisation Implementation Plans for businesses in the mining sector GN<br />
114/2011, do not conform with the Government's Policy of economic revival<br />
which aims at encouraging Direct Foreign Investment;<br />
CONCERNED that the responsible Minister promulgated the Indigenisation<br />
Empowerment Regulations without due regard for private enterprises and<br />
industries which are critical for <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>'s economic recovery;<br />
CONDEMNING the practice by the responsible Minister to invoke<br />
delegated legislation on foreign owned companies without Cabinet Authority, in<br />
contravention of bilateral agreements, a situation which puts the Government's<br />
credibility into disrepute;<br />
NOW THEREFORE, resolves that the responsible Minister withdraws forthwith<br />
the Indigenisation and Empowerment Regulations and replaces them with revised<br />
versions which address broad based empowerment programmes – Hon.<br />
Musundire.<br />
16. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Mines and Energy on the state of affairs at Shabani Mashava Mine (S.C. 10,<br />
2011) (Adjourned 25 th October - Hon. Gonese)<br />
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the<br />
Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy on the State of Affairs at<br />
Shabani-Mashava Mines (S.C.10, 2011). - Hon Chindori-Chininga<br />
17. Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on<br />
Local Government, Rural and Urban Development (Adjourned 26 th September –<br />
Hon. D. Sibanda).<br />
[Day elapsed: 2]<br />
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the<br />
Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Urban and Rural Development on the<br />
public hearings on the state of service delivery by the Municipalities of Harare,<br />
Chitungwiza and Norton. (S.C. 6, 2010)- Hon. Matimba.<br />
18. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY.<br />
WEDNESDAY, 28TH MARCH <strong>2012</strong><br />
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS<br />
♦ QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE<br />
* QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE<br />
*1. HON. BALOYI: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to state:<br />
i)the measures the Ministry is taking to curb the increasing rate of raids on<br />
livestock along the Sango and Chikwalakwala border line in Chiredzi; and<br />
ii) the Ministry's plans in finding a lasting solution to cross border cattle rustling<br />
in the Sengwe and Matibi II communal lands.<br />
[Deferred from, Wednesday 26th October 2011]<br />
*2. HON. SULULU: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to explain to the House the<br />
action that has been taken by the police to arrest violent and rowdy people who<br />
disrupted the following approved public gatherings;<br />
a) The meeting addressed by the United States Ambassador Charles on 20 th<br />
July 2011 in Kwekwe, where youths, journalists and the public were<br />
assaulted in full view of the police force;<br />
b) the public hearing in the Government Caucus on the Human Rights<br />
Commission Bill on 23rd July 2011, where some Members of <strong>Parliament</strong>,<br />
Journalists and the public were assaulted again in full view of the police<br />
force.<br />
c) The measures the Ministry has put in place to avoid such embarrassing<br />
actions from re-occurring.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 26th October 2011]<br />
*3. HON. MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister of State in the President's Office to explain<br />
to the House why the following members of the Central Intelligence<br />
Organisation have been allowed to hold political party positions as Central<br />
Committee Members of ZANU PF whilst they are still in full-time employment of<br />
the state:<br />
i) Tabeth Kanengoni from Mashonaland Central<br />
ii) Jesca Chidza from Manicaland, and<br />
iii) Lazma Humbe from Manicaland<br />
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]<br />
*4. HON. GARADHI: To ask the Ministry of Local Government, Urban and Rural<br />
Development to explain the Ministry's position with regards to former Golden<br />
Kopje Mine employees who are being evicted by Chinhoyi City Council because<br />
of their party affiliation.<br />
[Deferred from, Wednesday 23rd November 2011]<br />
*5. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban<br />
Development to explain to the House why for seven years now, the Mutasa District<br />
Development Fund has not been able to service or maintain roads such as Honde<br />
Green to Ngarura - Rupinda, Muterere to Mandeya2, Hauna to Mandeya 2 via<br />
Loretto and any other roads under its jurisdiction.<br />
*6. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban<br />
Development to advise the House what steps a community can take against<br />
traditional leaders, such as village head Shepherd Sagambe, Mutirowaenda<br />
Katambarare and Ndai Dondo, a ZANU P.F. Chairperson in Ward One,<br />
Mutasa North Constituency, who force people to bring National Identity cards<br />
to their homesteads and use the Identity Cards to appoint villagers as Party<br />
structure officials to cells and branches and bar people from attending any other<br />
political rallies other than ZANU P.F. rallies.<br />
*7. HON . NDEBELE: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban<br />
Development to inform the House<br />
i)Why he appoints councillors who lost their posts during 2008 elections and<br />
those who abused council funds during their term into position of authority.
ii) Whether it is government policy to elect special interest councillors from<br />
ZANU P.F. only.<br />
*8. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban<br />
Development to explain:<br />
i) Whether it is government policy to allow District Administrators such as Mr<br />
Dhliwayo of Mutasa District, to summon village heads to political meetings<br />
addressed by Mr Jabulani Sibanda.<br />
ii) How the families of the deceased Village Heads, Edward Chijara, Tonganayi<br />
Mamombe and Paul Mukariri will be compensated after a lorry belonging to Mr<br />
L.P. Masamvu an aspiring ZANU P.F. <strong>Parliament</strong>ary candidate, overturned and<br />
killed the three village heads and injured more than forty other heads on their<br />
way to a political meeting at the District Administrators Offices.<br />
*9. HON JIRI: To ask the Minister of Local Government Rural and Urban<br />
Development to explain why<br />
i) Chikomba Rural Ditrict Council is allowed to run its affairs unprofessionally<br />
and without control.<br />
ii) The Council does not entertain submissions made by rate payers during the<br />
time of budget consultation<br />
iii) The Council allows people to operate garages along streets e.g near Total<br />
garage in Chivhu.<br />
iv) Vendors are allowed to sale sadza at unhealthy places and the market<br />
opposite Vics Tarven.<br />
v) The budget does not reflect the Essar Mine's contribution to the community.<br />
*10. HON MUSHONGA: To ask the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to:<br />
i) Explain the Ministry's Policy regarding the release of information on<br />
Chiadzwa Diamond Mines in view of the conflicting figures given by the<br />
chairperson of the Minerals Marketing Cooperation of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> and the Deputy<br />
Minister of Mines Mining Development on diamond production.<br />
ii) Explain the Ministry's policy in reporting to <strong>Parliament</strong> regarding the<br />
following mining companies operating at Chiadzwa Diamond Fields in<br />
view of the fact that only three companies are usually mentioned:<br />
Mbada Diamonds which is run by MMCZ and Reclamation Company of South<br />
Africa
CANDILE run by ZMDC and retired <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> National Army Commanders.<br />
ANGIN run by the Chinese and <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> National Army<br />
Central Intelligence Organisation and partners<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Republic Police and Partners<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Prison Services and Partners<br />
Marange Resources<br />
Block Wood Mining<br />
Condurango Investments<br />
*11. HON MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister of Mines and Mining Development to<br />
disclose all the Companies mining diamonds at Chiadzwa Diamond Fields, the<br />
total quantities that are mined per month and remittances to the Consolidated<br />
Revenue Fund in terms of taxes, royalties and the government's share of<br />
dividends.<br />
*12. HON MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister of Mines and Mining Development to;<br />
i)inform the House whether it is true that after operation Hakudzokwi there is<br />
theft and pilfering of diamonds which are sold in Mozambican markets and;<br />
ii) State the measures the Ministry is taking to stop the leakages.<br />
*13. HON JIRI: To ask the Minister of Energy to explain why:<br />
i) The ZESA cable from Sherwood to Chivhu has serious breakdowns on a<br />
monthly basis.<br />
ii) Chivhu had less problems when it was connected to the ZESA cable from<br />
Gweru and,<br />
iii) It takes more than two weeks to attend to breakdowns on the cable from<br />
Marondera to Kwenda Mission school.<br />
[Deferred from, Wednesday 23rd November 2011]<br />
*14. HON SAI: To ask the Minister of Local Government, Urban and Rural<br />
Development to state the measures the Ministry is taking to address the plight of<br />
Village Heads and Headmen who have not received their allowances despite<br />
having served in those capacities for a long time after appointment by their<br />
Chiefs.
*15. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to explain the<br />
measures the Ministry is taking to avert the closure of Sable Chemical Industries<br />
Limited which is facing numerous challenges.<br />
*16. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister of Industry and Commerce to explain the<br />
measures the Ministry is taking to address the unethical management operations<br />
and contractual policies for inputs and the welfare of workers at Sable Chemicals<br />
Industries Limited.<br />
*17. HON CHEBUNDO: To ask the Minister of Finance whether<br />
i) the Reserve Bank of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> (RBZ) is still involved in " quasi - fiscal<br />
activities' as evidenced by its continued involvement in gold mining operations at<br />
Carslone Mine in Kwe-kwe.<br />
ii) The Minister of Finance can confirm the claim by certain Reserve Bank of<br />
<strong>Zimbabwe</strong> Board Members that the Reserve Bank of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> has entered into<br />
an agreement with a new investor company which took over mining operations<br />
and RBZ equipment to transfer the tribute from Reserve Bank of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> to<br />
the new investor company.<br />
iii) There is a formal agreement between Reserve Bank of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> and the<br />
new investor to take over both the tribute and the Reserve Bank of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong><br />
mining equipment.<br />
iv) The new investor's operations are registered with the Mining Commissioner<br />
or the investor is using<br />
the Reserve Bank of <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> licenses.<br />
v) There are any mitigating measures in place for creditors bank loans and<br />
the workers' welfare.<br />
*18. HON CHIMBETETE: To ask the Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement to explain<br />
to the House the plans that are in place regarding farmers who were allocated<br />
land between 2000 to date and have not been utilizing the land.<br />
*19. HON MAKAMURE: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural<br />
Development to inform the House about the progress being made in the<br />
completion of the Gutu to Kurai road.<br />
*20. HON SULULU: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural and<br />
Development
i) To Explain why the Ministry is not maintaining the 15km dust-road between<br />
Silobela and Kwe-kwe despite numerous requests by the Honorable Member of<br />
<strong>Parliament</strong>.<br />
ii) To Inform the House when the said road is will be tarred.<br />
iii) To Explain the criteria used in prioritising the completion of road projects<br />
for instance, the tarring of the Silobela - Kwekwe road, since it has now<br />
been over twenty (20) years before its completion.<br />
*<strong>21</strong>. HON CHIMBETETE: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural<br />
Development to explain to the House why ZIMRA is auctioning cars whose<br />
owners are <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>ans who have failed to pay duty and how proceeds from the<br />
auction will be shared between ZIMRA and the owner.<br />
*22. HON. SARUWAKA: To ask the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural<br />
Development to inform the House whether there is a Statutory Instrument in<br />
place to enforce the mandatory driver retests revocation being published by the<br />
media.<br />
*23. HON CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Health and Child Welfare to state the plans<br />
the Ministry has to ensure that Malaria drugs and testing kits are made available<br />
in malaria prone districts such as Mutasa District in view of the serious shortage<br />
of Malaria drugs and testing kits in these districts.<br />
*24. HON CHIMBETETE: To ask the Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement to explain<br />
to the House the plans that are in place regarding farmers who were allocated<br />
land between 2000 to date and have not been utilizing the land.<br />
BILLS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL<br />
COMMITTEE.<br />
1. Older Persons Bill (H. B.1,2011) – The Minister of Labour and Social<br />
Services. (Referred 20th March <strong>2012</strong>)<br />
2. Electoral Amendment Bill, 2011 (H.B. 3, 2011) – The Minister of Justice and<br />
Legal Affairs (Referred 26 th July, 2011)<br />
MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES<br />
Thursday 22nd March <strong>2012</strong><br />
At 1000hrs in Committee Room No. 4
Media, Information and Communication Technology – Clerk Mr<br />
Mutyambizi Hon. Baloyi, Hon. Chaderopa, Hon. Hlongwane, Hon. Mandebvu,<br />
Hon. Matonga, Hon. Moyo S, Hon. Mudarikwa, Hon. Jembere, Hon.<br />
Muchauraya, Hon. Mudiwa, Hon. Musumbu, Hon. Sibanda, Hon. Varandeni,<br />
Hon. Ziyambi.<br />
Hon. S. Moyo Chairperson<br />
Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperative Development – Clerk Ms<br />
Mushunje<br />
Hon. Chimbetete, Hon. Gonese, Hon. Makuyana M, Hon. Maramwidze Hon.<br />
Masvaire, Hon. Matibe, Hon. Maposhere, Hon. Mbwembwe, Hon. Moyo R, Hon.<br />
Munjeyi, Hon. Mutomba, Hon. Muza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nemadziva, Hon.<br />
Ngwenya, Hon. Nyamudeza, Hon. Sai, Hon. Sindi, Hon. Tazviona, Hon.<br />
Zhuwao, Hon. Zinyemba.<br />
Hon. Moyo Chairperson<br />
Women, Youth, Gender and Community Development – Clerk Mr Kunzwa<br />
Hon. Chibaya, Hon. Chitima, Hon. Chirume, Hon. Chitima, Hon. Dzingirayi,<br />
Hon. Goto, Hon. Kagurabadza, Hon. Masukume, Hon. Matienga, Hon.<br />
Mahlangu, Hon. Mharadza, Hon. Navaya, Hon. Nyamupinga, Hon. Shirichena,<br />
Hon. Sithole A. Clerk Mr Kunzwa<br />
Hon Matienga Chairperson<br />
Education, Sports and Culture- Clerk - Ms Chikuvire<br />
Hon. Bhasikiti, Hon. Chihota, Hon. Chimhini, Hon. Chitando, Hon. Dumbu, Hon.<br />
Haritatos, Hon. Kumalo Marvellous, Hon. Khumalo S., Hon. Madubeko, Hon.<br />
Mangami, Hon. Mhashu F.G, Hon. Mudzuri H, Hon. Mupukuta, Hon. Muza,<br />
Hon. S.M Ncube, Hon. Nezi, Hon. Sibanda F.M.<br />
Hon. Mangami Chairperson