Ababu Namwamba

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 31 to 40 of 1948.

• 30 May 2017 in National Assembly: I am concluding. I want to tell the National Treasury that they already introduced 7.5 per cent taxation in January. It is not even six months since they introduced that last taxation measure. They should test that measure and when we come to the next cycle of budgeting, we can consider a different measure. view
• 30 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairlady, I support the deletion of this clause. view
• 30 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairlady, I support the deletion of this clause. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I was targeting another clause. I was attempting to catch your eye in advance. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I was targeting another clause. I was attempting to catch your eye in advance. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I second. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I second. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I have a very keen interest in this matter. First of all, I support the recommittal of the clauses. I believe it is a very good move because it provides opportunity for us to reflect on this matter a little bit more deeply and perhaps conclude the consultations in a more substantive manner. I had the privilege of moving in this House, in January 2013, the Sports Bill, then as the Minister responsible for Youth and Sports. I moved the Sports Bill that opened the door for sports betting. At that time, the motivation was ... view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I have a very keen interest in this matter. First of all, I support the recommittal of the clauses. I believe it is a very good move because it provides opportunity for us to reflect on this matter a little bit more deeply and perhaps conclude the consultations in a more substantive manner. I had the privilege of moving in this House, in January 2013, the Sports Bill, then as the Minister responsible for Youth and Sports. I moved the Sports Bill that opened the door for sports betting. At that time, the motivation was ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I support this Bill. The passage of this Bill can hasten the process of ensuring that county governments meet their obligations between now and election day. A lot of activities have been affected across the country. Everybody is keen to hear that this Bill has ultimately been enacted so that we can move forward. I agree with the sentiments expressed by the Members, that as we move forward, and as we look forward to the 12th Parliament, we need to start thinking in advance on how to smoothen the rough edges. Those of us who are students of ... view