Committee Report on the State of Border Posts in Zimbabwe

REPORT OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE, HOME AFFAIRS AND SECURITY SERVICES ON THE STATUS OF BORDER POSTS IN ZIMBABWE HON. MAYIHLOME: I move the motion standing in my name that this House takes note of the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Defence, Home Affairs and Security Services on the status of border posts …

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Border patrols, deployed without allowances, owed US$300 000, says Parly Committee

The Portfolio Committee on Defence, Home Affairs and Security Services has said efforts to curb corruption at the country’s borders will not yield desired results as the officers are being deployed without travelling and subsistence allowances. According to the Committee, the allowances were last paid in 2008 and officers are owed to the tune of …

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Here is what the Environmental Committee found about wetland depletion in Harare

REPORT OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM ON WETLAND MANAGEMENT HON. CHINANZVAVANA:  Thank you, Hon. Speaker Sir.  I move the motion standing in my name: That this House takes note of the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Environment and Tourism on Wetland Management.    HON. CHINANZVAVANA:  Thank you, Mr Speaker Sir.  I move to present Report …

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New Life Church is building on wetland, without permit from Council, Parly told

The Portfolio Committee on Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has told Parliament that New Life Ministries is building a church in a wetland in Eastlea without a permit from the city council. The revelation is contained in the committee report on the destruction of wetlands in Harare which came after the committee was invited for …

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CAF ban: Parly demand answers from Kirsty Coventry and July Moyo

Parliament has demanded that under-performing Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry and July Moyo (Minister of Local Government) should provide the nation with answers following the condemnation of all stadiums in the country by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to CAF, all stadiums in Zimbabwe are not suitable to host …

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Lack of quorum forces Parly to adjourn

Parliament was on Tuesday forced to adjourn prematurely due to lack of quorum in the House as is required by Standing Order Number 56. Standing Order Number 56. (1) and (2) says the quorum of the House must be 70 members and that if there are less than 70 members the bells must be rung …

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DOWNLOAD: Standing Orders and Rules of Parliament

Preamble WHEREaS section 139 of Constitution provides that— “139 (1) The proceedings of the Senate and the National Assembly are regulated by rules known as Standing Orders which are made by the Houses individually or jointly on the recommendations of the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders. (2) Standing Orders may provide for— (a) the passing of Bills; (b) the appointment …

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Police must do its work, even without resources, says Deputy Minister

Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Deputy Minister Michael Madiro has told Parliament that Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) must still do their work diligently even though they do not have enough resources. The police in Zimbabwe has been giving excuses that they do not have transport or fuel to attend crime scenes or to collect bodies …

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MPs abscond Parliament to drink beer

Buhera South legislator Joseph Chinotimba has told Parliament that most legislators are absconding House business to go and drink beer in the Members Bar. Parliament has a Members Bar for legislators at its premises, where it is alleged that beer and all other types of alcoholic beverages are sold at subsidised prices to the legislators. …

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Act on economy, stop wishing and praying, Mangudya told

By Nkanyiso Ncube Shurugwi South legislator Edmond Mkaratigwa has told Reserve Bank governor John Mangudya to act on the economy by introducing meaningful measures and stop wishing and praying for inflation to go down. According to Mkaratigwa, all he is hearing from the RBZ boss were wishes and prayers which he said will not inspire …

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