: The accused faces a charge of murder it being alleged that on 16 April 2015 at Dzonzai Night Club, Gaza “O”, Chipinge, he unlawfully and with intent to kill, or realizing that there was a real risk or possibility that his conduct may cause death and continued to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility assaulted Hazvinei Christine Muriro with open hands, clenched fists and a bottle on the head thereby causing injuries from which Christine Hazvinei Muriro died. More
Theaccusedwas charged with theft of trust property as defined in s 113 (2) (d) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. She pleaded guilty and was convicted on her own plea. She was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment of which 4 months were suspended on condition of good behaviour. The remaining 2 months were suspended on condition she paid restitution to the complainant in the sum of US$48.00 by 24 August 2012. More
This murder case was set down on 25 September 2017 for trial. The case was at the instance of counsel postponed to today. The reason given for the postponement was that the counsel had discussed the evidence and wanted to be granted an opportunity to prepare and file a statement of agreed facts in order to curtail the duration of the trial. Counsel also wanted to plea bargain in the light of agreed facts. As the reason for the postponement had merit, the court convened and witnesses were advised of the developments. State counsel also requested the court to formally... More
The accused was charged with having sexual intercourse with a young person in contravention of s 70(1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. He pleaded guilty to all the essential elements of the charge put before him. He received the following sentence as worded by the Magistrate: More
The accused person was 21 years old when he was arraigned before a Regional Magistrate in Bulawayo charged with contravening s 66 (1)(a)(i) of Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. He was convicted on 1 December 2011 and sentenced to ten years imprisonment of which two years was suspended for five years on condition of future good behaviour More
