The appellant was arraigned before the Magistrates Court at Harare on a charge of one count of rape as defined in s. 65 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Cap 9:23.] He pleaded not guilty but was convicted after a protracted trial. Upon conviction he was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment of which 5 years imprisonment was suspended for 5 years on condition of future good conduct. More
The chequered background to this matter which, in essence, is a quest for compensation for the value and improvements to certain property to the tune of $150 000.00 is as follows: When Kenias Muzanya died on 24 December 2004 he left a will dated 16th December 2004. More
The applicant is a 28 year old polygamist with four wives. He is in remand prison on allegations of having raped the 13 year old complainant. The facts leading to the alleged rape are somewhat common cause. The applicant is alleged to have entered into a forced marriage with the complaint with the connivance of her father much to the chagrin of her mother. More
