Zimbabwe's Senate canceled its question session on Thursday after Cabinet ministers failed to attend. Deputy Senate President Mike Nyambuya expressed frustration over the absence, noting that only Deputy Minister of Mines Caleb Makwiranzou appeared in the chamber. Senators described the ministerial no-show as disrespectful, and the body has repeatedly complained about executives failing to fulfill their parliamentary oversight duties.
The Senate proceeded to debate other agenda items after scrapping the scheduled question period. Nyambuya directed the parliamentary clerk to inform executive authorities about the incident. Senators Jerry Gotora and Irene Zindi criticized ministers for missing the session without obtaining leave of absence. The upper house reserves Thursdays for policy questions, and members use the time to address written inquiries on government matters.
The Senate proceeded to debate other agenda items after scrapping the scheduled question period. Nyambuya directed the parliamentary clerk to inform executive authorities about the incident. Senators Jerry Gotora and Irene Zindi criticized ministers for missing the session without obtaining leave of absence. The upper house reserves Thursdays for policy questions, and members use the time to address written inquiries on government matters.
