This is an application for bail pending trial. The applicant is in custody pending trial for murder as defined in section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23. There are three accused persons who are jointly charged with the applicant. The allegations are that on 20 August 2020 at ARDA Balu Estate, Umguza main gate the accused persons who were armed with machetes and axes approached the deceased EnerstDube and Ashely Manyemba security guards on duty. They struck the now deceased with axes and machetes all over the body and he died on the spot. The... More
This is an application for condonation and extension of time within which to file an appeal out of time. The application is opposed by the respondents on several grounds. Respondents aver that the application for condonation is defective for non-compliance with the rules of this court. Applicant has not sought to seek the indulgence of this court to amend the application but urged the court to deal with the writs of the application rather than deal with the issue of the defective form. In this regard applicant contends that no prejudice will be occasioned by the defective form since the... More
The brief background to the matter is this: - The applicant was staying with the late Memory Ngwenya who died on 18th July 2021. The applicant’s status as regards his relationship with the late Memory is a bone of contention between him and the late Memory’s family. Following Memory’s death, the 1st respondent was appointed as the executrix dative by the 2nd respondent. The date of appointment was not clear but it was said to be either September or November 2021. More
This case involves a freak accident that unfortunately left the plaintiff with a corneal and scleral perforation in his right eye. Plaintiff had filed a delictual claim against the defendant seeking damages as follows;
a) Loss of income; US$16 000-00.
b) Hospital expenses; US$2 000-00.
c) Estimated future and medical expenses; US$4 000-00.
d) General damages inclusive of pain and suffering and permanent disability; US$200 000-00.
e) Interest at the prescribed rate from the date of issuance of summons to date of full and final payment.
f) Costs of suit.
Plaintiff specifically alleged in paragraph 4 of his declaration that... More
The appellant in this case appeared before a magistrate sitting at Hwange on 16 September 2013. He was facing a charge of contravening section 67 (1) (a) (i) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Chapter 9:23] “indecent assault”. It was alleged that on 4 March 2013, at ZRP Hwange Camp Quarters, and with indecent intent, and knowing that the complainant had not consented to such action, the appellant fondled the complainant’s breasts. More
