This is a bail application pending trial. The applicant is charged with the crime of murder as defined in s 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 09:23]. It is alleged that on 24 October 22 he had sexual intercourse with Tahana Sibanda without her consent (deceased) and thereafter caused her death by strangulation. The pathologist who examined the remains of the deceased opined that she was sexually violated and died of asphyxia and strangulation. More
This is an opposed application wherein the applicant seeks the confirmation of a provisional order which was granted by MABHIKWA J on 7th November 2018. More
1. This is an application for bail pending trial. The applicants is charged with the crime of robbery as defined in section 126 (1) of the Criminal Law [Codification and Reform] Act [Chapter 9:23]. It being alleged that on 4 October 2022 at about 0600 hours, the applicant and accomplices some already accounted for and others still at large hatched a plan to rob a security company which transports gold from How Mine to Fidelity Printers. They were armed with rifles and pistols, forced the security guards out of the vehicles, disarmed them and forced them to lie down. Thereafter... More
This matter, which has at times splintered into various cases, originates from a very simple issue but has dragged for six (6) long years. The brief history of the matter is as follows;
Applicant states that he entered into a lease agreement with 1st respondent and became his tenant at No. 13 Nesbit, Redcliff, Kwekwe on 1 June 2013. No written agreement has been exhibited. Applicant also does not explain throughout, whether the said lease agreement was written or verbal. Applicant further states that on 14 February 2014, 1st respondent “gave him a right of first refusal” should he decide... More
