MP says legislators should have basic orientation course on the history of Zimbabwe

Madam Speaker, the fight was for freedom, independence and the fight was against a system of injustice, the brutal system that used to existed.  These are all facts of history.  It is very paramount, despite our different political affiliation that we understand our history.  Having appreciated the initial orientation that we received here at Parliament through our first appearance in this august House, I pray that …..

HON. MAONDERA:  On a point of order Madam Speaker.  I find it disconcerting that some people who once served in Pfumo Revanhu are now purporting – [HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear.] – to be champions of history yet genuine comrades who suffered died in vain but imposters and hoodlums are pretending to be the champions of history – [HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear.]-

THE TEMPORARY SPEAKER:  Hon. Members, I think you should not abuse the privilege that you have in this House.  That point is out of order.

HON. MANDIPAKA:  Madam Speaker, for the record, this is not the first time that I am hearing this statement from the MDC.  Hon. Misihairabwi-Mushonga once mentioned that.  I never and I should repeat, I never was in the Pfumo Revanhu that he is talking about.  Madam Speaker, if the Hon. Member is serious about it, I will take up the matter, because this is not the first time that I have heard that from the Hon. Member.  Be that as it may, my motion…

HON. D. SIBANDA:  On a point of order Madam Speaker.  Can the Hon. Member stick to his motion?

THE TEMPORARY SPEAKER:  There is not point of order.

HON. MANDIPAKA:  Thank you Madam Speaker, there is no point of order, you are very correct.  I want it recorded that the accusation by Hon. Member Maondera is misplaced, false and malicious.  I never served in the Pfumo Revanhu and that must be on record.  At one time Hon. Misihairabwi-Mushonga said that but later came here and apologised, it is on record.  Madam Speaker, that will not deter me from stating the facts that are true history.

Madam Speaker, my motion seeks to encourage this august House when we get orientation that we be given correct, accurate national history of this country so that at the end of the day, we do not wine and dine with the devil, but continue to protect the interests of Zimbabweans.  I thank you.

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