BILL WATCH SPECIAL [5th March 2011]

Information about other committee meetings open to the public from Monday 7th March to Thursday 10th March will be circulated as soon as Veritas obtains it from Parliament

Parliamentary Committee Meeting Open to Public: Monday 7th March

This meeting will be open to members of the public, as observers only, not as participants.

Portfolio Committee: Mines and Energy

Oral evidence from:

Reserve Bank Governor Dr Gideon Gono on allegations of externalisation of foreign currency by Mr Mawere and SMM companies prior to Government action under Prevention of Corruption Act and Reconstruction of State-Indebted Companies legislation

Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Melusi Matshiya on the circumstances leading to the specification of Mr Mawere and SMM companies under Prevention of Corruption Act

Venue: Senate Chamber, Parliament building

Chairperson: Hon. Chindori-Chininga Clerk: Mr Manhivi

With this meeting the portfolio committee continues its long-running probe into aspects of the Governments takeover of Mr Maweres SMM asbestos mining empire. It has already heard from Mr Mawere himself and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Chinamasa. Two weeks ago it held public hearings on the spot in Zvishavane and Mashava and heard evidence from mineworkers and local businesspeople of the devastating effects of the closure of the Shabanie and Mashava mines under the management of the Government-appointed administrator.

Note: It is recommended that members of the public wishing to attend the meeting avoid possible disappointment by checking beforehand with the committee clerk that the meeting is still on and still open to the public. Parliaments telephone numbers are Harare 700181 or 252936-55.

If attending, please use the Kwame Nkrumah Ave entrance to Parliament. IDs must be produced.

Note: Zimbabweans in the Diaspora can send in written submissions by email to clerk@parlzim.gov.zw

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