On 31 March 2017, I granted an order sought by the applicants and gave oral reasons for my disposition. By a letter dated 26 April 2017 the respondents requested for written reasons for judgment. More
The history of this case is checkered. The applicant was arrested on 21 March 2018 and charged with the crime of murder as defined in s47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. He was indicted for trial in the High court on 27 January 2020. His trial commenced without incident, before Honourable Justice Ndewere. In between his initial appearance in court and the commencement of trial, the applicant had unsuccessfully applied for admission to bail. The trial progressed to the point when the defence closed its case. Sometime in May 2020, the court directed both... More
The application before the court is for bail pending appeal. This application fallows the conviction and sentence of the applicant by the Magistrate Court Bindura. The applicant was convicted of rape as defined in s 65 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23].He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment of which 4 years imprisonment was suspended for 5 years on usual conditions of good behaviour. The State opposed the application. More
[ 1] Applicant is a constitutional entity responsible for the administration of the judicial service in Zimbabwe. Respondent is a former Judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe. She was removed from office on 17 June 2021 in circumstances briefly outlined below. Her removal triggered a series of legal suits between respondent, applicant and various other parties related to, or associated with applicant.
[ 2] This duplicity in litigation is reflected in the case of another former Judge of the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe, Mr. Francis Bere. The various disputes between Mr. Bere and the present applicant... More
The plaintiff initially claimed payment of US$350 and US$250 respectively for unpaid rentals and malicious damage to her property. She also sought damages for pain and suffering in the sum of US$2500 for unlawful arrest on a charge of extortion instigated by the defendant. The defendant used to be the plaintiff’s tenant in certain cottages owned by the plaintiff at a property in Greendale, Harare. More
