The accused was convicted of murder in contravention of s47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The accused and the deceased were once married and had separated. From their union they had one child. The deceased was the custodian parent of the child. The offence was committed during one of the accused’s visits to the deceased to give her provisions for the upkeep of the child. This is what the accused told the court. More
The accused, Talent Mabvuwo was a member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. He appeared before this court charged with murder as defined in s47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. More
This is an automatic review matter brought in terms of s58 of the Magistrates Court Act, [Chapter 7:10] at the behest of the scrutinizing magistrate. There has been an apparent conflict in the interpretation of the concept of victim impact statement between the trial Magistrate and the scrutinizing magistrate. Both parties strongly maintain that their position is the most accurate even after exchanging notes. In view of those divergent views a brief over view on the concept is necessary. More
At the age of 15 a person is considered a child. Children at that age all things being equal are expected to be busy with their education in preparation for their future lives. It was not so for the accused who shall be referred to as X. He was so in love with a girl in their community, he was prepared to fight and kill for her. On 22 February 2022, the accused struck one Gift Kandumba with a half brick once on the head leading to his death for the simple reason that the deceased described the accused’s girlfriend... More
These records have not been processed as timeously as the court would have wanted to. It is trite that review matters should be accorded urgent attention. The court is also mindful of the adage that justice delayed is justice denied which is also a judiciary constitutional mandate. However, in the same breathe justice hurried is justice aborted. More
