Chesa for the State
MUREMBA J: The issue of granting bail to persons accused of robbery, particularly in cases of robbery involving the use of firearms, is a contentious and polarizing matter in this country. Robbery, committed in aggravating circumstances, is a heinous and violent crime. A significant increase in such robberies has, unfortunately been reported across the country. It is a crime that poses a grave threat to societal safety, fuelling widespread public calls for tougher measures, such as harsher penalties and denial of bail for those accused of it. Many people express outrage and frustration when bail is... More
1. The accused faces a charge of murder as defined in s 47(1) of the Criminal Law Code, alleged to have been committed against Christopher Samu, a 37-year-old man, on 3 August 2019 at Nherera Mine in Shamva. More
The accused person, a male adult aged 33 years old, was arraigned before this court facing a charge of murder as defined in s 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (the Criminal Law Code). It was alleged that he murdered one Moreblessing Ali between 24 May 2022 and 11 June 2022 at a place between Chibhanguza Nightclub, Nyatsime and Plot 321 Dunmoter farm in Beatrice. More
: The convicted person pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer in contravention of s 176 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23] (Assaulting a Peace officer). He was convicted and sentenced to $200-00 in default of payment 90 days imprisonment. More
Ronald Kanyowa was charged with the crime of murder in contravention of s 47 (1)(a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9;23] herein-after called the Code. He fought and killed his cousin Nigel Mashingaidze. He stabbed him in the stomach and chest with a ceremonial dagger. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and raised the defences, of, provocation and defence of person as provided in sections 239 and 253 of the Code. More
