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*MDC Frustrates ZANU PF Attempts To Rush Through Marriages Bill* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?pd The opposition MDC on Wednesday reportedly blocked ZANU PF’s attempt to rush the Marriages Bill through Parliament. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi wanted to move a motion to suspend the clause that states that when a Bill is gazetted, it must take at least 14 days before it is introduced in Parliament. ---------- Pindula is best experienced with the Android App. *Download APK here:* https://zero.pindula.co.zw/media/apps/apks/pindula23.apk _On Econet, Pindula does NOT use your data_ ---------- In seeking to suspend the Standing Order, Ziyambi told House Speaker: > … I seek leave of the House to have the suspension of Order Number 134, which states that every Bill other than a Constitutional Bill must be published in the Gazette at least 14 days before it is introduced in the National Assembly. So I seek to leave that it be introduced to tomorrow. In his objection to Ziyambi’s request to have the Bill railroaded through Parliament, MDC MP Innocent Gonese said: > I think it is important for the Hon. Minister to favour us with the reasons why they are seeking the leave of this august House to depart from the Standing Order. > We cannot just blindly follow. We should be acquainted with the rationale and reasoning behind that request. > If the Hon. Minister gives that rationale or reasoning, we can then consider it but if we are in the dark, it becomes very difficult for us. > This Bill has generated a lot of controversy and debate. As a result, before it is introduced, it is important for the time period which is provided to run its course. > Therefore, until and unless we have an explanation, I am inclined to say that we are not agreeable to that request; we must follow the normal rules. Edwin Mushoriwa (MDC) weighed in, asking rhetorically why the Bill should be rushed through Parliament. He said: > … every Bill that comes to this august House should be subjected to public consultations and should pass through all stages. > There is nothing special about that Bill. People should be allowed to air their opinions. There is no reason to rush in ensuring that it becomes law. > Why should we rush the Bill? For that reason, the people of Zimbabwe have got the right to be consulted on the contents of the Bill. There is no hurry. > What the Minister wants to do is against what the people want. As a people, we are saying we will not accept that. *More: Open Parly* itel A50 now available on Pindula at $84 64GB storage, 2GB RAM. _ideal for light usage_ _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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