By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Open Parly ZWOpen Parly ZWOpen Parly ZW
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • News
  • Bills
  • Bill Tracker
  • Cabinet Briefs
  • Videos & LIVE Streams
  • Find your MP
  • Open Council
  • About
Reading: You must declare your assets new MPs urged
Share
Font ResizerAa
Open Parly ZWOpen Parly ZW
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Bills
  • Bill Tracker
  • Cabinet Briefs
  • Videos & LIVE Streams
  • Find your MP
  • Open Council
  • About
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Open Parly ZW > Acts > You must declare your assets new MPs urged
You must declare your assets new MPs urged
ActsMembers of ParliamentNewsParliament

You must declare your assets new MPs urged

Daniel Chigundu
Last updated: April 9, 2022 12:38 pm
Daniel Chigundu Published April 9, 2022
Share
You must declare your assets new MPs urged
SHARE

You must declare your assets new MPs urged

Twenty-eight (28) newly elected legislators have been encouraged to declare their assets as is required by the country’s constitution.

The Constitution of Zimbabwe in Section 198(a) requires public officers to make regular disclosures of their assets.

According to legal experts, the move is meant to help curb issues of corruption among public officeholders.

Addressing the legislators recently the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda said the legislators have about 60 days to comply with the requirements.

He also urged other legislators to update their assets disclosures if they have acquired new assets from the time they disclosed.

‘’I have to inform the House that in terms of Section 198 of the Constitution as read together with Standing Order No. 51 of the Standing Orders of the National Assembly, Honourable Members are expected to declare their assets.

‘’This must be done within 60 days of taking Oath of Loyalty after a General Election. The declaration of financial interests is recorded in a register that is kept and maintained by the Clerk of Parliament,’’ he said.

Honourable Mudenda said there are two forms that are used for the process. He said failure to comply shall constitute contempt.

MPs warned against false declaration of assets

He also warned against false declarations.

‘’There are two forms to be filled in – namely: form (a) which is public and form (b) which is confidential and strictly for use by Parliament. The forms may be filled in at the Counsel’s Office which is situated on the third floor in office number 305.

‘’Honourable Members are not permitted to leave with the forms they would have filled in as these must be submitted in the same office. Failure by a Member to declare his or her financial interests within 60 days of taking the Oath or presenting a false declaration shall constitute contempt.

‘’The 60 days within which Honourable Members are expected to declare their assets expires on 6th June 2022.

‘’Further to that, let me advise Honourable Members who have already filled in these forms that they must update them if they have acquired assets or disposed of assets since the date they filled their forms,’’ he said.

You must declare your assets new MPs urged

You Might Also Like

3,433 Pregnant Teens Drop Out of School: Should Zimbabwe Continue Shunning Abortion?

US$160m scandal as Geo Pomona smiles all the way to the bank

Zimbabwe Media Policy [Download]

Parliamentary Report on ZISCO Steel Pensioners’ Petition

We want option to choose between LEADED and UNLEADED fuel

TAGGED:Jacob Mudendanational assemblyYou must declare your assets new MPs urgedzimbabwe constition
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print

Follow US

Find US on Social Medias
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
Trending News
Zimbabwe allows testing for both manual and automatic drivers licences
FeatureFeaturedMembers of ParliamentNewsParliament

Zimbabwe allows testing for both manual and automatic drivers licences

Daniel Chigundu Daniel Chigundu March 19, 2025
Blessed Geza Moves to Impeach Emmerson Mnangagwa
Geza Faces Setback in Impeachment Bid as Parliament Adjourns to May 6
Mnangagwa signs PVO Bill into law, ignores strong opposition
After Mugabe’s Impeachment motion by Monica Mutsvangwa, Who Will Push for Mnangagwa’s Removal

Categories

  • ES Money
  • U.K News
  • The Escapist
  • Insider
  • Science
  • Technology
  • LifeStyle
  • Marketing

About US

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Subscribe US

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

OpenParlyZW is a project of Magamba Network established in 2015 that seeks to open the Parliament of Zimbabwe using digital tools and civic tech to promote and enable engagement between decision-makers & Citizens for a better society for young Zimbabweans

FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
YoutubeSubscribe

Categories

  • ES Money
  • U.K News
  • The Escapist
  • Insider
  • Science
  • Technology
  • LifeStyle
  • Marketing

About US

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Subscribe US

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

OpenParlyZW is a project of Magamba Network established in 2015 that seeks to open the Parliament of Zimbabwe using digital tools and civic tech to promote and enable engagement between decision-makers & Citizens for a better society for young Zimbabweans

FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
© 2024 Openparly. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?