The 4 accused persons were arraigned before the court on a charge of murder as defined in s 47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. In that on 1 July 2018 and at Murambinda Growth Point, Buhera the accused persons all or one or more of them unlawfully caused the death of Rodwell Tendai Mupotsa by assaulting him with unknown objects all over the body intending to kill Rodwell Tendai Mupotsa or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that their conduct might cause death and continued to engage in that conduct despite... More
The accused is charged with the crime of murder as defined in s 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act, [Chapter 9:23]. The accused pleaded not guilty to the allegations that on 23 October, he unlawfully caused the death of Modester Chikaka by pouring paraffin over her body and setting her alight with the result that Modester Chikaka suffered severe burns all over her body which is turn led to her death of 26 October, 2011. More
The accused was convicted of seven counts of armed robbery, one count of unlawful entry into premises and one count of contravening s 24 of the Immigration Act [Chapter 4:02]. He was sentenced to a total of 56 years imprisonment, 6 years were suspended on the usual conditions of good behaviour, a further 10 years’ imprisonment were suspended on condition of restitution; for the conviction for contravening s 24 of the Immigration Act, accused was sentenced to a fine of $200-00 in default of payment 4 months’ imprisonment. More
Precious human life was unnecessarily lost in a horrific manner, in a domestic violence related crime of passion. The accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder as defined in s 47 1 (a) or (b) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The allegations levelled against him being that on 9 December 2014 at Inyati Mine Compound the accused unlawfully and intentionally caused the death of Tendai Mufaranyuri by striking her with a hoe once on the head and burnt the body with fire, with intent to kill her or realising that there was a... More
The accused was charged with contravening s 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. He tendered a plea of not guilty.
The facts are that the deceased was the accused’s daughter and she was aged seven years. Between 21 and 23 September 2011 the accused assaulted the deceased with a bamboo stick. The deceased sustained injuries which the accused treated using some herbs. The deceased succumbed to the injuries on 28 September 2011. The post-mortem report noted that the deceased had cuts, grazes and bruises all over the body, with internal bleeding. The cause of death... More
This matter was referred for review by the court a quo with the following comments:
“This matter came before me for trial denovo on the 4th of July 2016. The matter was being dealt with by my brother magistrate Mr E Makomo, who recused himself at the close of the state case because of reasons contained of record. The legal practitioners of the accused argued that I could not deal with the trial without the proceedings of my brother magistrate being set aside by the High Court. More
The two accused persons were jointly indicted for trial in the High Court on 10 January 2011 on a charge of fraud. They were initially charged with three others whose charges have since been withdrawn before plea with a view of turning them into State witnesses. More
The five accused persons were jointly indicted for trial in the High Court on 10 January 2011 on a charge of fraud. At the commencement of their trial the prosecutor advised the court that she was withdrawing charges against the third, fourth and fifth accused before plea. Their respective legal practitioners accepted the withdrawal of charges against their clients before plea More
The accused was charged with murder as defined in terms of s 47 (1) (a) or (b) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. In that on 1 June 2012 at around 20:00hours and at Mazonwe Farm Bottle Store, Burma valley, Mutare, the accused in the company of Frank Chimana who is on a warrant of arrest unlawfully caused the death of Richmond Martins by beating him with booted feet and fists several times all over the body and twisting his head along the neck, intending to kill Richmond Martins or realising that there was a real... More
In this case a misunderstanding over desire to get beer on credit degenerated into a fight which culminated in the loss of life of the deceased one Shadreck Mashava. The accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder as defined in s 47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It is alleged by the state that on 1 March 2017 at around 16:30 hours and at Hlinzana Village Chagonda, Chief Mapungwana, Chipinge the accused unlawfully and with intent to kill or realising that there was a risk or possibility that his conduct might cause... More
The accused was charged with murder as defined in s 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It is alleged by the State that on 10 January 2017 and at Tsungwesi Business Centre, Odzi, the accused unlawfully and with intent to kill or realising the real risk or possibility that his conduct may cause death and continuing to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility stabbed Trymore Chivandire with a knife thereby inflicting injuries from which the said Trymore Chivandire died. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge and proffered a defence of... More
The accused was initially charged with murder as defined in s 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It is alleged that on 26 February 2018 and at Mangatu Village, Chief Marange, Mutare the accused unlawfully caused the death of Tafadzwa Kahwema by assaulting him several times all over the body and hitting his head against the wall intending to kill him or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that the conduct might cause death and continued to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility thereby causing severe head injuries from... More
The two accused appeared before the court facing a charge of murder as defined in s 47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It is the State’s contention that on 2 February 2017 and at Chikwangura Homestead, Kusena Village, Chief Marange, the accused persons one or both of them unlawfully and with intent to kill or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that their conducts may cause death and continued to engage in their conduct despite the risk or possibility, shot Blessing Chikwangura four times on the shoulder and once on the... More
The accused (29) is facing a charge of murder as defined in s 47 (1)(b) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 and at Madzinga village, Centenary he assaulted Stephen Bvumbe (39) with fists all over his body thereby causing injuries from which Stephen Bvumbe died. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. In his defence the accused stated that on the fateful day, the deceased came home drunk. He was a nuisance and was spoiling for a fight. Apparently, the accused and the deceased were first cousins,... More
