BILL WATCH
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES SERIES 6/2013
[1st March 2013]
Reminder: Members of the public, including Zimbabweans in the Diaspora, can at any time send written submissions to Parliamentary committees by email addressed to clerk@parlzim.gov.zw
Committee Meetings Open to the Public 4th March to 8th March
The meetings listed below will be open to members of the public, but as observers only, not as participants, i.e. members of the public can listen but not speak. They will be at Parliament in Harare. If attending, please use the entrance on Kwame Nkrumah Ave between 2nd and 3rd Streets and note that IDs must be produced.
This bulletin is based on the latest information from Parliament. But, as there are sometimes last-minute changes to the schedule, persons wishing to attend should avoid disappointment by checking with the committee clerk that the meeting is still on and open to the public. Parliament’s telephone numbers are Harare 700181 and 252941.
Monday 4th March at 10 am
Portfolio Committee: Mines and Energy
Oral evidence from the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development on diamond mining in Zimbabwe
Senate Chamber
Chairperson: Hon Chindori-Chininga Clerk: Mr Manhivi
Portfolio Committee: Higher Education, Science and Technology
Oral evidence from the Ministry of Science and Technology on its 2013 programmes and activities
Committee Room No 3
Chairperson: Hon S. Ncube Clerk: Mrs Mataruka
Monday 4th March at 2 pm
Portfolio Committee: Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
Oral evidence from PTUZ, ZIMTA and Apex Council on the working conditions of civil servants
Committee Room No 1
Chairperson: Hon Zinyemba Clerk: Ms Mushunje
Portfolio Committee: Public Works and National Housing
Oral evidence from Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities on various funds administered by it
Committee Room No 311
Chairperson: Hon Mupukuta Clerk: Mr Mazani
Tuesday 5th March at 10 am
Thematic Committee: MDGs
Oral evidence from NASCOH and Disability & HIV/AIDS on legislation, policies and programmes for disabled persons
Government Caucus Room
Chairperson: Hon Chief Mtshane Clerk: Mrs Nyawo
Portfolio Committee: Health and Child Welfare
Oral evidence from Standards Association of Zimbabwe and Environmental Management Agency on the proess of certification and monitoring of water bottling companies
Committee Room No 1
Chairperson: Hon Parirenyatwa Clerk: Mrs Khumalo
Portfolio Committee: State Enterprise and Parastatals
Oral briefing from Air Zimbabwe on its current status
Committee Room No 2
Chairperson: Hon Mavima Clerk: Ms Chikuvire
Portfolio Committee: Industry and Commerce
Oral briefing from Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company’s board of directors on the operations of ZITF and the benefits accruing to local industry and the economy
Committee Room No 311
Chairperson: Hon Mutomba Clerk: Miss Masara
Wednesday 6th March
Portfolio Committee: Industry and Commerce
Oral evidence from the Minister of Industry and Commerce on the progress made towards resuscitation of operations at ZISCO Steel
Committee Room No 311
Chairperson: Hon Mutomba Clerk: Miss Masara
Portfolio Committee: Agriculture, Water, Lands and Resettlement
Oral evidence from the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development on the 2013 winter cropping season
Committee Room No 4
Chairperson: Hon Jiri Clerk: Mrs Mataruka
Thursday 7th March at 10 am
Portfolio Committee: Women, Youth, Gender and Community Development
Oral evidence from IDBZ and Stanbic Bank on Women and Youth Empowerment Funds
Committee Room No 3
Chairperson: Hon Matienga Clerk: Mr Kunzwa
Portfolio Committee: Education, Sport and Culture
Oral evidence from the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture and ZIMSEC on the administration of national examinations
Committee Room No 4
Chairperson: Hon Mangami Clerk: Ms Chikuvire
Thursday 7th March at 11 am
Thematic Committee: Indigenisation and Empowerment
Oral evidence from the Ministry of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment on the Empowerment Fund
Committee Room No 311
Chairperson: Hon Mtingwende Clerk: Mr Ratsakatika
Friday lst March
No open meetings
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