: In this matter the Attorney-General has, in terms of s 35 of the High Court Act, [Cap 7:06], filed a notice conceding that the conviction of the appellant cannot be supported. More
This matter was placed before me as a review in terms of s 57 (1), as read with s 57 (4) of the Magistrates Court Act [Chapter 7: 10], as read with s 29 (1), and s 29 (5) of the High Court Act [Chapter 7: 06]. The accused was convicted 6 counts of fraud as defined in s 136 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] and another count of theft of trust property More
The accused in this case was arraigned before a magistrate sitting at Chitungwiza facing a charge of contravening s 131 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Cap 9:23]. The section criminalises unlawful entry into premises. More
The accused faced a charge of murder as defined in s 47 (6) (a) or (b) of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (“the Criminal Law Code”). It is alleged that on 24 June 2016 at Sanyabako Village, Chief Saunyama, Nyanga, the accused unlawfully and with actual intent, or realizing that real risk or possibility of death occurring struck WilbertMautsa with a knife and an axe all over the body thereby inflicting injuries from which the said Wilbert Mautsa died. More
The appellant was charged firstly with contravening s 45(1) (a) as read with s 128(a) of the Parks and Wildlife act [Cap 20:14] and secondly contravening s 28(1) (a) of the Criminal law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. He pleaded not guilty to both counts but was convicted of both after a trial. He was sentenced on the first count to US$2000 or 8 months imprisonment with labour. On the second count he was sentenced to US$40 or 6 days imprisonment. In addition he was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment which was wholly suspended for 5 years on condition... More
