The applicants were arraigned before a magistrate sitting at Kezi on a charge of stock theft as defined in section 114 (2) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:28). Applicants pleaded not guilty to the charge but were convicted at the conclusion of a full trial. On 27th October 2022 applicants filed a notice of appeal against both conviction and sentence. The applicants now seek their release from custody pending the hearing of their appeal. The application is opposed by the state. More
The appellant in this matter appeared before a magistrate sitting at Filabusi Magistrates Court, charged with the crime of stock theft in contravention of section 114 (2) (i) and (ii) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, chapter 9:03.
It was alleged that on a date unknown to the prosecutor but during the month of June 2017 and at Filabusi grazing lands, Samuel Nsingo and Obvious Mlauzi or one or more of them went to Papama area where they found five (5) herd of cattle grazing freely unattended. The two then stole and drove the 5 cattle to their... More
MAKONESE J: On 19th January 2019, the country was rocked by demonstrations and protests under the code name “Shutdown Zimbabwe”. In Bulawayo, the second largest city, mobs of violent protesters went on a rampage burning motor vehicles, assaulting innocent civilians and causing massive destruction to property. A police officer, Ekson Maure was caught up in the melee, andwas assaulted by unknown persons. He sustained fatal injuries and later died. On 24 April 2021 the two applicants were arrested on murder allegations. They both deny the charge. Applicants are currently in remand at Khani Prison. Applicants apply for bail pending trial.... More
The applicants are siblings and the 1st respondent was the testamentary executor of their deceased father’s estate whilst the second respondent is the applicants’ stepmother. More
This is an urgent chamber application for stay of execution. The draft order is in the following terms:
“Interim relief granted
Pending determination of this matter and the matter under case number HC 1435/20, the applicants are granted the following relief:-
1. The respondents be and are hereby interdicted from causing the issue and/or executing the warrants of execution issued in case number HC 3896/12 for payment of US$6 750 or its equivalent as the date of payment, interest on that amount at the rate of 5% per annum calculated from 22 June 2011 to date of payment.
2. In... More
