This is an appeal against the judgment of the Magistrates court which found the appellant guilty of contravening s 35 of the Marriages Act [Chapter 5:11]. The sentence imposed was a fine of ZWL$60 000.00 in default of payment 6 months imprisonment. In addition, 12 months’ imprisonment was imposed and wholly suspended on condition of good behaviour. In respect of the appeal against the sentence, the appellant is dissatisfied with the 12 months imprisonment wholly suspended by the court a quo. More
The facts of this matter are generally common cause. Marsden Farm situated in the District of Chegutu was previously owned by Michael Hughes Mino and Shelly Diane Mino, through a company known as Marsden Farm Private Limited, which held title to the farm. More
Plaintiff filed summons against Defendants jointly and severally for an order for the payment of ZWD equivalent of US$4 917being the outstanding balance on damages arising from an accident negligently caused by the first defendant whilst in the course and scope of his employment with the second Defendant along Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, on 6th of June 2020 and costs of suit on a higher scale. More
The applicant in this matter was appointed in 2008 as a commissioner of the 2nd respondent, the Securities Commission of Zimbabwe (the Commission), by the 1st respondent, the Minister of Finance (the Minister). She seeks an order setting aside the decision of the Minister taken in May 2011 terminating her tenure as commissioner. Both respondents resist the application on the ground that the applicant’s removal from office was lawful under the governing enactment. More
