This is an application for bail pending trial. The applicant seeks an order that he be admitted to bail pending trial on the conditions that he deposits US$100.00 with the Clerk of Court, Magistrates Court, Harare; resides at number 61 Chiremba Road, Cranborne, Harare until the matter is finalized; does not interfere with state witnesses or investigations; surrenders his passport to the Clerk of Court, Magistrates Court, Harare and reports once every Friday between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm at Braeside Police Station More
This is an application for review in which the applicant seeks the setting aside of his discharge from the Zimbabwe Republic Police. The application is opposed by the respondents. More
The accused is alleged to have stabbed his wife to death with a kitchen knife after having accused her of infidelity. He thereafter attempted to commit suicide by stabbing himself with the murder weapon. More
After a fully contested trial the appellant was convicted of one count of fraud in contravention of section 136 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], and the second count for contravening s 60 (A) (3) (b) of the ZESA Act. More
The applicant was charged with rape of two 11 year old girls. The date when the rape took place could not be determined accurately as neither of the complainants had made a timeous report to any adult who would have been expected to advise the complainants to make a report to the police.
The applicant was convicted of the rape allegations after the court found the two complainants to be credible witness. A reading of the magistrate’s judgment illustrates an eloquent alertness to the risks of attendant on the evidence of young children. The accused’s defence was a bare denial... More
