This matter was listed for trial today with the accused having been indicted
on 2 counts of murder. Prior to the hearing, counsel made a courtesy call and I met with them in
chambers. The accused’s counsel had not previously appeared before me and took the
opportunity to introduce himself as is customary. I enquired of counsel whether the matter was
proceeding to trial as scheduled. The State counsel advised that he would apply for
postponement of the trial for a number of reasons including the fact that he did not have state
witnesses in attendance. I directed that the... More
The first accused person is a 17 year old pupil at Dora Secondary School in Mutare where he is doing form 4 while the second accused person is a 16 year old pupil at Dangamvura High School in Mutare where he is doing form 3. More
Although accused pleaded guilty to contravening section 47 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23] the court entered a pea of not guilty in keeping with the provisions of s 271 (1) 0f the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Cap 9:07]. More
Clayton Mabasa Hunda, (hereinafter called “the accused”) appeared before us charged with the crime of murder in contravention of s 47(1), of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The allegations against him are that on 8 November 2021 and at 34 Rolf Avenue, Harare he unlawfully and with the intent to kill or realizing that there was a real risk or possibility that such conduct may cause death but continuing to engage in such conduct despite the risk assaulted Janet Pongolani (hereinafter “the deceased”) several times all over the body with open hands and fists. The deceased... More
