These details are based on the latest information from Parliament. But, as there are sometimes last-minute changes to the meetings schedule, persons wishing to attend should avoid disappointment by checking with the relevant committee clerk [see below] that the meeting is still on and open to the public. Parliament’s telephone numbers are Harare 700181 and 252940/1.
Members of the public may attend these open meetings, but as observers only, not as participants, i.e. they may observe and listen but not speak. The meetings are at Parliament in Harare. If attending, please use the entrance on Kwame Nkrumah Ave between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Please note that IDs must be produced.
Monday 8th June at 10 am
Portfolio Committee: Environment, Water, Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Oral evidence from the Permanent Secretary for Finance and Economic Development on the 15% VAT on Hotel Accommodation
Committee Room No. 1
Chair: Hon Ndhlovu Clerk: Mr Mazani
Monday 8th June at 2 pm
Thematic Committee: HIV/AIDS
Oral evidence from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development on HIV and AIDS information dissemination in Universities.
Government Caucus Room
Chair: Hon Timveos Clerk: Mrs Khumalo
Tuesday 9th June at 10 am
Thematic Committee: MDG’s
Oral evidence from the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) and Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) on programmes aimed at ensuring food security.
Government Caucus Room
Chair: Hon Mtshane Clerk: Mrs Hazvina
Portfolio Committee: Foreign Affairs
Oral evidence from Permanent Secretary for Finance and Economic Development on funding of embassies.
Committee Room No. 3
Chair: Hon Midzi Clerk: Mr Manhivi
Wednesday 10th June at 10.00 am
Portfolio Committee: Industry and Commerce
Oral evidence received from the Deputy Minister of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment on measures taken by the Ministry to review the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act so as to improve the investment opportunities in the country.
National Assembly Chamber
Chair: Hon Mhere Clerk: Ms Masara
Thursday 11th June at 9.00 am
Portfolio Committee: Education, Sport, Arts and Culture
Oral Evidence from the Zimbabwe Cricket on its activities, achievements and challenges.
National Assembly Chamber
Chair: Hon Matangaidze Clerk: Mr Munjenge
Thematic Committee: Indigenization and Empowerment
Oral evidence from Mudzi Rural District Council on mining activities in their district.
Senate Chamber
Chair: Hon Mavhunga Clerk: Mrs Mafuruse
Friday 12th June at 9 am
Portfolio Committee: Lands, Agriculture Mechanisation and Irrigation
Oral Evidence from the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development on the State of the Agricultural Sector in Zimbabwe.
Senate Chamber
Chair: Hon Butau Clerk: Mr Chiremba
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Meetings Closed to the Public
This part of the bulletin explains what the other committees will be doing in their closed meetings, and what committee reports are in the pipeline for eventual presentation to the Senate or the National Assembly, as appropriate, when completed.
Some committees will be reviewing their work plans or deliberating on evidence previously received.
Reports being prepared
One committee will be working on a report, as follows:
Portfolio Committee: Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
Report on Preparedness of ZEC to conduct by-elections.
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