Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 221 to 230 of 1948.

• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: challenged this nation, and I believe it is a challenge to the whole world. There is no nation or society that makes any marked progress if it continues to block and prevent a critical mass of its population from contributing to the leadership of their country. I am shocked, petrified and disappointed. I want to urge my honourable colleagues that we have debated this Bill and expressed support for it. Let us demonstrate that we not only talk the talk, but also walk the talk by voting for this Bill today. Let us end this drama and any attempt to ... view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill is an important piece of legislation. As it has already been noted, it seeks to bring to life the letter and spirit of Articles 11 and 49 of our Constitution. Article 11 of the Constitution, among other things makes it very clear that our new constitutional order recognises the role of science and indigenous technologies in the development of our nation and promotes the intellectual property rights of the people of this country. In addition to that, Article 69 of the Constitution obligates the State to among other ... view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, these resources are available to our people and they are waiting to be tapped. Our researchers have also made effort to exploit these resources for years but they have been encumbered by lack of support and institutional capacity to support their resourcefulness. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Many years ago, when I was still a student, I followed with fascination the discoveries by Dr. Arthur Obel, who at that time was engaged in landmark ground breaking research in pursuit of a cure for HIV/AIDS. He came up with an interesting concoction that was styled and baptised view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: . The discovery by this eminent scientist of our land, Dr. Obel, raised a lot of brouhaha all over the country and even became a global matter of debate and discussion. Dr. Obel struggled through his whole effort virtually as a one-man effort. One is left to wonder if at that time this country had institutional framework and legislative capacity in the form we legislate right now, how far this country would have gone in providing support to the likes of Dr. Obel in the search for a cure or a vaccine for HIV/AIDS. view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: You can mention countless other examples of our researchers and academicians who have made effort to engage in research activities intended to exploit our rich endowments in this respect. Therefore, in the absence of a framework, our people remain exposed to all sorts of exploitation and quacks. A colleague mentioned the example of Loliondo. A few years ago, we watched an incredible procession of people headed to a little village in Tanzania in pursuit of some magic cure. view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Let me conclude because the red light on my request gadget is on. This is a good law. It is a law which will provide a very important framework for us to institutionalise the dealing, the handling, research, training, investment--- view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: I was concluding. view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I was saying that this is a ground- breaking law. All the quacks who sell all sorts of fake stuff and grass out there should now stand warned that we will have a framework within which to protect these varieties, both for food security and in order to secure the resources available for medical value for the country. view
• 27 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: I support the Bill. view