The appellant was convicted of contravening s 49 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. He was ordered to pay a fine of $200 or in default to undergo 3 months’ imprisonment. In addition, 2 months’ imprisonment was wholly suspended for 5 years on condition of good behaviour. The appellant was also prohibited from driving class 2 vehicles for 2 years. More
The first applicant, Heal Zimbabwe is a universitas with capacity to sue and be sued. It is represented by its Executive Director, Rashid Mahiya duly authorised by a resolution to that effect made by its board of Directors.
The second applicant is Tonderai Chiwanza, an adult male of Chitungwiza. He described himself as a former councillor for Chitungwiza Municipal Council and a human rights activist with “an inherent interest” in protecting the constitution. More
This is a court application in which the applicant seeks the rescission of a judgment which was granted by consent in case number HC 8603/19 on 28 October 2019. More
On 26 April 2018, the plaintiff issued summons claiming $1,000, 000 (One million dollars) being delictual damages for alleged defamatory utterances made by the defendant on national television and to a nationally distributed newspaper publication; an unconditional apology to the plaintiff on the front page of the Daily News; removal of an alleged defamatory article from the Daily News Website and costs of suit. On 10 May 2018, the defendant through his legal practitioners made a request for further particulars. On 20 May 2018, the plaintiff responded to the request by stating that the particulars requested were not necessary for... More
