DUBE-BANDA J: This is an urgent application. This application was lodged in this court on 24th July 2021. It was placed before me and I directed that it be served on the respondents together with a notice of set down for 30th July 2021. The application is opposed by the 1strespondent. 3rdrespondent appeared in person, not to oppose the application, but to explain reasons behind certain decisions that he made which have a bearing on this matter. Applicant seeks an order couched in the following terms: More
This is a claim for provisional sentence instituted in terms of Rule 14 (1) of the High Court Rules, 2021. The claim is for payment of the sum of US16 000 together with interest at the prescribed rate from the date of summons to the date of payment.
The claim is based on arbitration award granted by a designated agent in terms of section 63 (3a) of the Labour Act (Chapter 28; 01). The award was granted by F. Chitsenga on 22 August 2022. In terms of the document an amount of US10 000 is payable to the plaintiff in... More
This is an application for bail pending trial. Applicant is being charged with the crime of robbery as defined in section 126 of the Criminal Law [Codification and Reform] Act [Chapter 9:23].It being alleged that on the 25th November 2021, using fire arms applicant and some accomplices robbed a cash in transit Fawcet Security vehicle travelling from Bulawayo to Harare. It is contended that US$305 290.00, three cell phones with buddie and net one lines, CZ pistol HO8 with a magazine of six rounds valued at USD$450 00 were stolen during the robbery. More
The appellant appeared before a magistrate sitting at Bulawayo on the 18th of November 2018 facing two counts of contravening section 89 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23), that is assault. Appellant pleaded not guilty to both counts but following a full trial he was convicted and sentenced to 48 months imprisonment of which 12 months was suspended for 5 years on the usual conditions of good behaviour.
Dissatisfied with the outcome of the proceedings in the court a quo, appellant lodged an appeal against both conviction and sentence.
In his grounds of appeal,... More
Introduction
1. This is an application for rescission of judgement. The order sought to be rescinded was granted by consentin case number HC 1981/18 on the 23rd August 2018. In this application applicant seeks an order couched as follows:
i. The application for rescission of an order by consent be and is hereby granted.
ii. The divorce order by consent granted on the 23rd August 2018, under case number HC 1981/18 be and is hereby rescinded in as far as the property sharing is concerned.
iii. The respondent be and is hereby ordered to pay costs on a legal practitioner... More
