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Mugabe's State of the Nation Address 2015 - Live
25 Aug 2015 at 15:16hrs | Views
President Mugabe will this afternoon give a State of the Nation Address where he is expected to inform the nation about the country's present socio-economic and political situation.
15:31: Zanu PF members have started singing in praise of their leader,whilst the MDC MPs are singing "Zanu yaora baba".
15:30:Mugabe left the house amid chaos as opposition MPs asked him about the whereabouts of Dzamara and the promised 2 million jobs.
15:27:Mugabe discusses salaries of senior management at state institutions and says the situation is below minimal…the common law provision must be removed in the law.
15:25 "A new procurement bill is set to come before the end of the year to tackle corruption" Mugabe says the State procurement board will be transformed. Mugabe says he recognises the importance of reintergration with the international community.He says his government is finalizing a 'Diaspora Policy'. Following the Supreme Court ruling of 17 July, government will review the labour law and will remove the common law that has been empowering employers to unilaterally fire employees without giving compensation. We intended to come up with an win win situation, says Pres Mugabe
15:20 We expect a clear and robust legislative frame work in order to create a one stop investment centre. Government notes that unsound procurement practices are slowing down economic growth. A procurement policy will be crafted to guide procurement of materials by entities. Gvt has now embarked on a program of parastatal reform. It has prioritized 10 strategic parastatals and will start with Agriculture and Cold Storage Company.
15:16 We are grateful to the People's Republic of China for the $90 million loan extended to us for medical equipment. Zimbabwe is positioning itself for a major economic takeoff as a result of ZIMASSET which requires massive capital injection. The government is currently reengaging the international community.
15:12 The economic growth rate which was initially expected to be at 3.2
percent is now projected to be just above one percent. Government will
amend the Banking Act to ensure financial stability in the country. Gvt
has embarked on $120 million for Information Communication Technology in
order to facilitate migration from analogue to digital. - Pres Mugabe.
15:08 In order for the country to fully benefit on mining, government will support value addition and benefitiation of minerals. The tourism industry continues to grow owing to natural and man made resort attraction. This is coupled with the peaceful environment prevailing in the country, says Pres Mugabe.
15:00 President Mugabe is now making his address. He says he will touch on issues of revitalising agriculture, advancing benefitiation and value addition, unlocking the potential of small to medium enterprises, restoration and building of confidence in the financial sector, mordenising labour laws, pursuing an anti corruption thrust and implementation of special economic zones among other issues.
14:55 President Mugabe has arrived at Parliament Building and officials sing the national anthem.
14:30 Vice Presidents Phelekezela Mphoko and Emmerson Mnangagwa have arrived in parliament for the SONA. President Mugabe is expected to touch on the food security situation, the current wave of job losses and ZIMASSET among other issues.
14:11 National Assembly Speaker Advocate Jacob Mudenda has just walked into the House and leads the usual routine of prayers before business of the House start. He announces that President Mugabe will deliver the SONA at 3pm today and immediately suspends business of the day.
14:07 The Lower House is already full to capacity with some of the MPs taking seats in the Speaker's Gallery usually reserved for visitors. Zanu-PF Politburo member Sikhanyiso Ndlovu, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda and his deputies Justin Mupamhanga and Christian Katsande are also seated in the Speaker's Gallery.
14:00 Ministers and Members of Parliament are taking their seats in both the National Assembly and the Senate ahead of President Mugabe' SONA. Some of the ministers already here at Parliament are Saviour Kasukuwere, Obert Mpofu, Chris Mushowe, Mike Bimha, Supa Mandiwanzira and Professor Jonathan Moyo, Walter Mzembi, Josiah Hungwe, Mandi Chimene and Andrew Langa
15:31: Zanu PF members have started singing in praise of their leader,whilst the MDC MPs are singing "Zanu yaora baba".
15:30:Mugabe left the house amid chaos as opposition MPs asked him about the whereabouts of Dzamara and the promised 2 million jobs.
15:27:Mugabe discusses salaries of senior management at state institutions and says the situation is below minimal…the common law provision must be removed in the law.
15:25 "A new procurement bill is set to come before the end of the year to tackle corruption" Mugabe says the State procurement board will be transformed. Mugabe says he recognises the importance of reintergration with the international community.He says his government is finalizing a 'Diaspora Policy'. Following the Supreme Court ruling of 17 July, government will review the labour law and will remove the common law that has been empowering employers to unilaterally fire employees without giving compensation. We intended to come up with an win win situation, says Pres Mugabe
15:20 We expect a clear and robust legislative frame work in order to create a one stop investment centre. Government notes that unsound procurement practices are slowing down economic growth. A procurement policy will be crafted to guide procurement of materials by entities. Gvt has now embarked on a program of parastatal reform. It has prioritized 10 strategic parastatals and will start with Agriculture and Cold Storage Company.
15:16 We are grateful to the People's Republic of China for the $90 million loan extended to us for medical equipment. Zimbabwe is positioning itself for a major economic takeoff as a result of ZIMASSET which requires massive capital injection. The government is currently reengaging the international community.
15:08 In order for the country to fully benefit on mining, government will support value addition and benefitiation of minerals. The tourism industry continues to grow owing to natural and man made resort attraction. This is coupled with the peaceful environment prevailing in the country, says Pres Mugabe.
15:00 President Mugabe is now making his address. He says he will touch on issues of revitalising agriculture, advancing benefitiation and value addition, unlocking the potential of small to medium enterprises, restoration and building of confidence in the financial sector, mordenising labour laws, pursuing an anti corruption thrust and implementation of special economic zones among other issues.
14:55 President Mugabe has arrived at Parliament Building and officials sing the national anthem.
14:30 Vice Presidents Phelekezela Mphoko and Emmerson Mnangagwa have arrived in parliament for the SONA. President Mugabe is expected to touch on the food security situation, the current wave of job losses and ZIMASSET among other issues.
14:11 National Assembly Speaker Advocate Jacob Mudenda has just walked into the House and leads the usual routine of prayers before business of the House start. He announces that President Mugabe will deliver the SONA at 3pm today and immediately suspends business of the day.
14:07 The Lower House is already full to capacity with some of the MPs taking seats in the Speaker's Gallery usually reserved for visitors. Zanu-PF Politburo member Sikhanyiso Ndlovu, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda and his deputies Justin Mupamhanga and Christian Katsande are also seated in the Speaker's Gallery.
14:00 Ministers and Members of Parliament are taking their seats in both the National Assembly and the Senate ahead of President Mugabe' SONA. Some of the ministers already here at Parliament are Saviour Kasukuwere, Obert Mpofu, Chris Mushowe, Mike Bimha, Supa Mandiwanzira and Professor Jonathan Moyo, Walter Mzembi, Josiah Hungwe, Mandi Chimene and Andrew Langa
Source - the herald
