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PARLIAMENT
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ZIMBABWE
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE
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SECOND SESSION – SIXTH PARLIAMENT
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WEDNESDAY, 9TH MAY 2007
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Half-past two o’clock p.m
Acting President of the Senate in the Chair
PRAYERS
Members Present
Bayayi F.
Majuru S.
Muchicho V. N. M.
Sai S.
Chiduku Chief R.M
Makono E.
Mumbengegwi S.C.
Sakupwanya S. U.
Chimene M. M.
Malaba Chief D.C.
Mumvuri D. D. E.
Sengwe Chief
Chindanya J. J.
Malinga J. T.
Munotengwa L.
M.L.W.
Dube G.
Mapfumo T. J.
Musarurwa Chief
Sinampande H. M.
Gambiza Chief F.S
Matanga T. Z.
E.M.
Tawengwa C.
Gava C.
Mavhaire D. C.
Mutinhiri T.
Thembani S. Z.
Goto R.
Mbambo L.
Muzenda T. V.
Zvinavashe V. M. G.
Gumbura L. C.
Mkhwebu A.
Ndlovu R.
Haritatos P.
Mkusha S.
Ndlovu T.
Hove R. C.
Mohadi T. B.
Nemakonde Chief
Jacob E.
Moyo E. N.
M.W
Kabayanjiri O.
Msipa S.
Nyathi A. S.
Khumalo D.
Mtshane Chief L.K.
Nyoni G.
Maduna Chief V.M
Muchengeti C. V.
Patel K. G.
Magadu R. F. E.
Muchenje V.
Rungani A.
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Printed by the Order of the Senate
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Absent With Leave
Charumbira Chief F. Z.
Chikwanha T.C.
Mombeshora D.T
Moyo J.
Mahere S. C.
Marange Chief C.H.
Negomo Chief
1.
The Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education moved that Notice of
Presentation of Bill No. 1 for today, stands over until Order of the Day No. 12,
for today, has been disposed of.
Motion put and agreed to.
2.
The Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education presented a Bill to provide for
the change of name from Masvingo State University to Great Zimbabwe
University; to amend Masvingo State University Act [Chapter 25:24] Masvingo State University Amendment Bill.
Bill read the first time. Referred to the Parliamentary Legal Committee
3.
Adjourned debate on motion on the Nineteenth State of the Nation Address
(Adjourned 10th April 2007 – Hon. Senator Patel).
[Time elapsed: 3 hours 22 minutes]
Question again 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.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
4.
The Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment made a Ministerial Statement
regarding the Indigenisation Bill, which is yet to be tabled before Parliament.
5.
The Minister of Finance moved that Order of the Day No. 2 for today, stands
over, until Order of the Day No. 12 for today has been disposed of.
Motion put and agreed to.
6.
Hon. Senator Mumvuri, seconded by Hon. Senator Malaba, moved: That this
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APPRECIATIVE of the noble endeavours by government to render affordable
quality social services to the general populace through the District Development
Fund (DDF) programmes such as borehole drilling, tillage, road network
construction and the construction of small to medium scale dams;
DISTURBED by the failure by the DDF to fulfil its mandate as evidenced by
the deterioration of its service delivery on these developmental programmes and
its lack of complementary effort on the Land Reform Programme;
NOW THEREORE RESOLVES that this House urges the relevant parent
Ministry to immediately take corrective measures and ensure that the District
Development Fund improves its service delivery in the areas under its mandate.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
7.
Hon. Chief Musarurwa, seconded by Hon. Senator Goto, moved: That this
House
APPRECIATIVE of the government of Zimbabwe’s efforts since
Independence to provide adequate health care facilities for its entire people;
CONCERNED by the lack of capacity of the Chivhu hospital, to cater for the
needs of the people in its catchment area;
NOW THEREFORE this House calls upon government to extend the hospital
and upgrade its equipment and increase medical supplies.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
8.
Adjourned debate on motion on poor service delivery by Telecommunications
Companies in the remote areas. (Adjourned 8th May 2007 – Hon. Senator
Mumbengegwi).
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question again proposed: That this HouseIN VIEW of the poor service delivered by the Telecommunications Industry in
remote areas of the country;
CONCERNED that the majority of the people are in dire need of efficient
telecommunications services so that they can easily communicate with relatives
in urban centres and;
NOTING that such services are virtually non-existent in some rural areas
because of the absence of appropriate infrastructure to enable efficient
telecommunication;
NOW THEREFORE this House calls upon the relevant Ministry to ensure that
the key players in the Industry put in place programmes that will enhance the
provision of such services Hon. Senator Chief Malaba.
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On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
9.
Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee
on Foreign Affairs, Industry and International Trade (S.C. 31, 2006) (Adjourned
12th April 2007 – Hon. Senator Patel)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question again proposed: That this House –
Takes note of the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Industry and International Trade on the Management Contract between
Ziscosteel and Global Steel Holdings Limited (S.C. 31, 2006) – Hon. Senator
T. Ndlovu
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
10.
Adjourned debate on motion on Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Local Government on ZINWA (Adjourned 11th April 2007 – Hon. Senator
Chief Charumbira)
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question again proposed: That this HouseTakes note of the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local
Government on ZINWA’s take over of water and sewerage services in the city
of Harare and the proposed take over of these services in cities and towns in the
rest of the country (S.C. 3, 2007) – Hon. Senator Tawengwa.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
11.
Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Local Government on the Operations of the Local Government Board
(Adjourned 11th April 2007 – Hon. Senator Chief Charumbira).
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question again proposed: That this HouseTakes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government
on the Operations of the Local Government Board (S.C. 2, 2007) - Hon.
Senator Chief Musarurwa.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow
12.
Adjourned debate on motion on recent incidents of political violence in different
parts of the country (Adjourned 11th April 2007 – Hon. Senator Chief
Charumbira).
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question again proposed: That this House 4
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CONCERNED with the recent incidents of political violence in different parts
of the country;
APPALLED at the wanton destruction of property and the use of children as
shields, a tactic that has resulted in injuries to our Police Officers by the
Opposition Parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, calls upon this House to condemn in the strongest of
terms such barbaric acts and urges government to bring to book all the culprits
involved - Hon. Senator Chimbudzi.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
13.
Adjourned debate on motion on Report of the Twelfth Session of the African
Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) – European Union (EU) Joint Parliamentary
Assembly. (Adjourned 10th April 2007 – Hon. Senator Patel).
[Day elapsed:1]
Question again proposed: That this HouseTakes 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 – Hon. Senator
Muchengeti
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
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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 10th April 2007 – Hon. Senator
Patel).
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question again 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.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
15.
Adjourned debate on motion on the serious decline of the Zimbabwean
Economy. ((Adjourned 10th April 2007 – Hon. Senator Patel).
[Day elapsed 3]
Question again proposed: That this HouseNOTING that the Zimbabwean Economy is in serious decline,
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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
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: Debate adjourned until tomorrow
16.
On the motion of the Minister of Finance: The Senate adjourned at half past four
o’clock p.m.
C. Tawengwa
Acting President of the Senate
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THURSDAY, 10TH MAY 2007
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER
*1.
HON. SENATOR T. NDLOVU:
To ask the Minister of Health and Child Welfare to
explain how people living with HIV/AIDS can individually and collectively
access therapeutic treatment assistance through the National AIDS Council
(NAC) structures and explain whether this assistance is sufficient to cover
hospital administrative costs as well as that of anti-retroviral drugs.
[Deferred from Thursday7th December 2006]
*2.
SENATOR R. NDLOVU: To ask the Minister of Home Affairs to state what
constraints the Registrar General is facing in processing of long birth certificates
particularly in Bulawayo, which are a government requirement.
*3.
SENATOR R. NDLOVU: To ask the Minister of Industry and International Trade to
explain government policy on price controls, in view of the continuous price
hikes by the business sector, without due regard for corresponding income
increases.
NOTICE OF PRESENTATION OF BILL
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY, LANDS, LAND REFORM AND
RESETTLEMENT: Bill to provide for the registration of Land Surveyors from
Midlands State University, to amend the Land Survey Act [Chapter 20:12] and
the Land Surveyors Act [Chapter 27:06] with a view to extending recognition to
other local qualifications; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected
with the foregoing – Land Survey Amendment Bill (H.B. 1, 2007).
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICE OF MOTION
1.
HON. SENATOR MAPFUMO
HON. SENATOR MUMVURI
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That this HouseNOTING that the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has
justly and rightly called for the removal of the illegal sanctions imposed on
Zimbabwe by Britain and her Western allies, as well as for Britain to honour its
Lancaster House obligation to provide compensation for land distributed to the
majority of the people in Zimbabwe;
FURTHER NOTING that former Secretary General of the United Nations,
Kofi Annan, acknowledged that these sanctions are illegal and must be
removed;
OBSERVING that the illegal sanctions are the proximate cause of the hardship
ravaging the ordinary people in Zimbabwe and were intended to achieve that
purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, INVITES the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to;
(a) convey its profound gratitude and a deep sense of appreciation to, and support
for the SADC countries’ call for Britain and her Western allies to comply with
international law by lifting the illegal sanctions and for Britain to comply with
her Lancaster House obligation to provide compensation for land distributed to
the majority of the people in Zimbabwe;
(b) appeal to the African Union, through the SADC Secretariat, as the only hiatus in
the international chain calling for the removal of the illegal sanctions, to do so at
the earliest opportunity and be recorded on the side of international justice in
this matter.
(c) urge the African Union, through the SADC Secretariat, to rally economic
support for Zimbabwe to reverse the damage done by the illegal sanctions.
2. Adjourned debate on poor service delivery by the Telecommunications Industry
in remote areas (Adjourned 9th May, 2007- The Minister of Finance)
[Days Elapsed 2]
Question proposed:
That this House
IN VIEW of the poor service delivered by the Telecommunications Industry in
remote areas of the country;
CONCERNED that the majority of the people are in dire need of efficient
telecommunications services so that they can easily communicate with relatives
in urban centres and;
NOTING that such services are virtually non-existent in some rural areas
because of the absence of appropriate infrastructure to enable efficient
telecommunication;
NOW THEREFORE this House calls upon the relevant Ministry to ensure that
the key players in the Industry put in place programmes that will enhance the
provision of such services - Hon. Senator Chief Malaba.
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3. Adjourned debate on poor Service Delivery by the District Development Fund
(Adjourned 9th May, 2007- The Minister of Finance)
[Day Elapsed 1]
Question proposed:
That this House
APPRECIATIVE of the noble endeavours by government to render affordable
quality social services to the general populace through the District Development
Fund (DDF) programmes such as borehole drilling, tillage, road network
construction and the construction of small to medium scale dams;
DISTURBED by the failure by the DDF to fulfil its mandate as evidenced by
the deterioration of its service delivery on these developmental programmes and
its lack of complementary effort on the Land Reform Programme;
NOW THEREORE RESOLVES that this House urges the relevant parent
Ministry to immediately take corrective measures and ensure that the District
Development Fund improves its service delivery in the areas under its mandate
–Hon. Senator Mumvuri
4.
Adjourned debate on the lack of capacity at Chivhu Hospital (Adjourned 9th
May, 2007- The Minister of Finance).
[Day Elapsed 1]
Question proposed:
That this House
APPRECIATIVE of the government of Zimbabwe’s efforts since
Independence to provide adequate health care facilities for its entire people;
CONCERNED by the lack of capacity of the Chivhu hospital, to cater for the
needs of the people in its catchment area;
NOW THEREFORE this House calls upon government to extend the hospital
and upgrade its equipment and increase medical supplies –Hon. Chief
Musarurwa
5.
Adjourned debate on motion on the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee
on Foreign Affairs, Industry and International Trade (S.C. 31, 2006) (Adjourned
9th May 2007 – The Minister of Finance)
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this House –
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Takes note of the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Industry and International Trade on the Management Contract between
Ziscosteel and Global Steel Holdings Limited (S.C. 31, 2006) – Hon. Senator
T. Ndlovu
6.
Adjourned debate on motion on Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Local Government on ZINWA (Adjourned 9th May 2007 – The Minister of
Finance).
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this HouseTakes note of the Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local
Government on ZINWA’s take over of water and sewerage services in the city
of Harare and the proposed take over of these services in cities and towns in the
rest of the country (S.C. 3, 2007) – Hon. Senator Tawengwa.
7.
Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Local Government on the Operations of the Local Government Board
(Adjourned 9th May 2007 – The Minister of Finance)
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this HouseTakes note of the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government
on the Operations of the Local Government Board (S.C. 2, 2007) - Hon.
Senator Chief Musarurwa.
8.
Adjourned debate on motion on recent incidents of political violence in different
parts of the country (Adjourned 9th May 2007 – The Minister of Finance).
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That this House –
CONCERNED with the recent incidents of political violence in different parts
of the country;
APPALLED at the wanton destruction of property and the use of children as
shields, a tactic that has resulted in injuries to our Police Officers by the
Opposition Parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, calls upon this House to condemn in the strongest of
terms such barbaric acts and urges government to bring to book all the culprits
involved - Hon. Senator Chimbudzi.
9.
Adjourned debate on motion on Report of the Twelfth Session of the African
Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) – European Union (EU) Joint Parliamentary
Assembly. (Adjourned 9th May 2007 – The Minister of Finance).
[Days elapsed: 2]
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Question proposed: That this HouseTakes 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 – Hon. Senator
Muchengeti
10.
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 9th May 2007 – Minister of Finance).
[Days elapsed: 4]
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.
11.
Adjourned debate on motion on the serious decline of the Zimbabwean
Economy (Adjourned 9th May 2007 – The Minister of Finance).
[Days elapsed: 4]
Question proposed: That this HouseNOTING 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
12.
Adjourned debate on motion on the Nineteenth State of the Nation Address
(Adjourned 9th May 2007 – The Minister of Finance).
[Time elapsed: 4 hours 2 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.
13.
COMMITTEE: Consideration of an Adverse Report by the Parliamentary Legal
Committee on Statutory Instrument 13A, 2007 – Prof. W. Ncube.
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TUESDAY 15TH MAY 2007
NOTICE OF MOTION
HON. SENATOR NYATHI
HON. SENATOR DETE
That this HouseTakes note of the First Report of the Joint Committee on Lands, Land Reform
Resettlement and Agriculture and Public Service Labour and Social Welfare on the
plight of farm workers and its impact on agricultural productivity.
BILL UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL
COMMITTEE
Masvingo State University Amendment Bill (H.B. 2, 2007) The Minister of Higher and
Tertiary Education (Referred 9th May, 2007).
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NOTICES OF MEETINGS
THURSDAY, 10TH MAY 2007
Committee Room No. 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 1000hrs
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. Msipha, 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
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Committee Room No. 3 at 0800 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 No. 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. I. Shumba,Hon Sen. Chief M. L. W. Sengwe. Clerk - Mrs.
Sunga
MONDAY, 14th MAY 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
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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 W. Mzembi, 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, 15th MAY 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 T. 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
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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
Government Caucus at 0930 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
Committee Room No. 4 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
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