The parties were married in terms of the then Marriage Act [Chapter 5:11] on the 7 of September 1991. Their union was blessed with three children, Anesu Elisha Shumba, born 19 November 1992, Tanaka Shumba, born 4 March 1996 and Laura Shumba, born 31 October 1999. On 27 August 2019, plaintiff issued out summons claimind a decree of divorce and ancillary relief. In her declaration she stated that the parties’ marriage has irretrievably broken down to such an extent that there are no reasonable prospects of a reconciliation. She further stated that defendant committed adultery with several women and treated... More
The applicant approached this court seeking the following order: “1. The application for condonation of late noting of application for review be and hereby granted. 2. The Applicant is ordered to file his application for review within eight (8) weeks from the date of this order. 3. The costs shall be in the cause.” The background of the matter is that the applicant, a former police officer, was arraigned before a Trial Officer for contravening paragraph 35 of the Schedule to the Police Act More
The applicants approached the court seeking review of disciplinary proceedings concluded by the Police Trial Officer. What fell for determination was firstly whether or not the applicants’ case satisfied review grounds as provided for by the law, and, secondly, whether or not the applicants could be tried in terms of the Police Act after having been charged in terms of ordinary law. More
The two applicants are constables in the Zimbabwe Republic Police. On 3 March 2015 they appeared before, and were tried by the first respondent for contravening para 34 of the schedule to the Police Act. More
The applicant who is a member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police holding the rank of constable is seeking an order to the effect that:
“a. Application for condonation for late filing of Application for Review be and is hereby granted.
b. The Applicant be and is hereby ordered to file his application for review within 10 days from the date of this order.
c. Costs shall be in the cause.” More
