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Zanu PF MPs walk out on police brutality motion so no quorum to discuss the issue, 6 left out of 215 Zanu PF

Posted on August 20, 2016August 20, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Zanu PF MPs this week bunked debate on a motion on police brutality, ensuring there was no quorum to discuss the matter in the National Assembly. But this has backfired and will now cost Parliament several thousands of dollars in taxpayers’ money after the sitting days were extended to Tuesday. Parliament was supposed to adjourn on Thursday until September 8, when Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa will announce the mid-term budget. But MPs are now forced…

ZANU PF Mazowe North MP Advocate Martin Dinha Sworn In As A Legislator

Posted on July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Newly-elected Mazowe North Member of Parliament Advocate Martin Dinha was yesterday sworn in as a legislator following his election victory last weekend. Clerk of Parliament Mr Kennedy Chokuda administered the oath in the National Assembly in terms of the Constitution. Adv Dinha, who contested on a Zanu-PF ticket, replaced Cde Edgar Chidavaenzi who was found dead early this year. Soon after his swearing in, legislators mainly from Zanu-PF made a bee-line to congratulate…

Minister Shamu Allegedly Owns, The ‘Strip Tease Joint’ / Recruitment Centre For Kuwait ‘Sex Slaves’

Posted on May 17, 2016May 17, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Former Cabinet Minister Cde Webster Shamu was yesterday named in Parliament as the proprietor of a downtown strip tease joint that was allegedly used as a recruitment point in the trafficking of 150 women to Kuwait and other countries in the Middle East. Several legislators called for the closure of the joint, accusing it of promoting debauchery and demanded that Kuwait embassy officials be held responsible for aiding the trafficking of girls in that country…

Government Owes Zimbabwe Ambassador To Kuwait, US$127,000 In Salary Arrears

Posted on May 17, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

MEMBERS of Parliament have recommended the closure of some embassies due to the cash crisis that has seen some diplomats and embassy staff failing to get their salaries. Presenting a report in the National Assembly, Zanu-PF MP Kindness Paradza, who was part of a delegation to Kuwait that was led by the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda, said the government should consider scaling down when it comes to embassies’ abroad. Chief Musarurwa and…

Theatre Producer/ Actor Arrested For Staging Play Titled- ‘Missing Diamonds, I Need My Share’

Posted on April 13, 2016April 13, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

VETERAN theatre producer and actor Silvanos Mudzvova was on Wednesday arrested at Parliament Building in the capital for staging a one-man play titled Missing Diamonds, I Need My Share. The award winning Mudzvova said the 30-minute play was inspired by President Robert Mugabe’s recent statements that about $15 billion raised from diamond sales was missing. The missing money from diamond revenue has already caused a storm in the National Assembly, with opposition MPs demanding a…

‘Mankind Has Failed To Cure Old Age And Mugabe Now An International Spectacle!’

Posted on November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

AT a ripe age of 91, President Robert Mugabe has often astounded many, including his most ardent critics by looking to be in relative good health and retaining a remarkable sharp memory. In fact, in a country which sends its 65 year-olds into retirement for old age, little is often expected of nonagenarians. President Mugabe has presided over burial ceremonies of younger lieutenants, speechifying for hours at the funerals. The tough President often boasts that…

MPs Alarmed By Rise In Beggars, Street Kids, Mothers, Fathers , Youths & Prostitution

Posted on October 17, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

MEMBERS of Parliament have expressed concern over the alleged increase in prostitution both in urban and rural areas. In a motion before the National Assembly, the lawmakers said they were concerned by the increasing number of “beggars, street kids, street mothers, fathers and youths” at road intersections and pavements in urban areas. They also said they were disturbed by the wanton abuse of alcohol and other intoxicants by the younger generation. The motion, which is…

MDC-T Storm Out Of Senate In Protest As Heartless Zanu PF Block Bigger Packages For Fired Workers

Posted on August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

MDC-T Senators on Thursday walked out of the Upper House during a debate on the Labour Amendment Bill after their proposed changes were rejected by Zanu PF counterparts. The opposition party was of the view it had been promised Tuesday, when the bill was debated in the National Assembly, that their amendments would be incorporated during the Senate discussions. But, woefully outnumbered by the ruling party, MDC-T Senators were left exposed after labour minister Prisca…

‘Zimbabwean Women Are Buying Used Panties’-MP Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga

Posted on July 18, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

MP Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga says Zimbabwean women have been severely affected by economic hardships to an extent they are now buying second-hand underwear. The Matabeleland South MP made the remarks on Thursday in the National Assembly while contributing to debate on a motion on people-centred developmental policies and measures on improving domestic production and foreign direct investment. She said most female MPs were not even interested in engaging in the debate because of the humiliation they…