The accused was charged with contravening s 4(1) as read with s 4(1)(a) of the Firearms Act [Cap 10:09]. He was convicted on his own plea. Nothing turns on the conviction. More
This is an appeal that was noted out of time. An application for condonation of late filing of the appeal was not opposed by the respondent. Condonation was granted. More
: 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