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This is an application for variation of the consent paper and divorce order granted by this court under cover case number HC 125/14. The basis of the application is section 9 of the Matrimonial Causes Act (Chapter 5:13) (The Act), and section 81 (2) (3) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 20 2013. (the Constitution) More

MAKONESE J: The two applicants are facing serious allegations of robbery in contravention of section 126 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter) 9:23. The state alleges that on 1st January 2021 and at around 2200 hours at 4462 Gwabalanda, Bulawayo applicants were part of a group of four assailants who produced a knife and placed it on the complainant’s neck threatening to cut his throat at the same time demanding cash and valuables. Applicants and their associates then forced the complainant to lie down on the middle of the road whilst the complainant’s friend was being held... More

1. This is an application for bail pending trial. Applicants with other persons who are not part of this application are being charged with two counts, in count 1 they are charged with the crime of contravening section 82(1) of the Parks and Wildlife Regulations S.I. 326/1990 as read with 123 (1) (B) of the Parks and Wildlife Act [Chapter 20:14] (acquire, possess, sell or transfer raw unmarked ivory without a permit). It being alleged that on the 27 April 2022, at around 1800 hoursaccused 1, 2, 3 and 4 who are not part of this application where spotted along... More

This is an application for absolution from the instance at the close of plaintiff”s case. On the 4th of February 2012 the parties entered into a written agreement in terms of which the defendant allocated to the plaintiff undeveloped land in Hwange, sufficient to accommodate a township with 2 000 low cost residential stands. The plaintiff was to fully service the land by surveying, constructing roads, providing sewer reticulation and water connection in a manner approved by the defendant. It was a term of the agreement that defendant would sell the residential stands at such price and on such terms... More

The applicant appeared at Tredgold Magistrates Court, Bulawayo for an initial remand on 1st December 2021 facing a charge of murder as defined in section 47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23). Applicant was remanded in custody pending trial. This application is motivated by the applicant’s desire to secure his release on bail pending his trial. The application is opposed by the state. More