: Rangarirai Mafigu, (hereinafter referred to as the “accused”) faces a charge of murder in contravention of s 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], it being alleged that he murdered Chriswell Mafigu, (hereinafter referred to as the “deceased.”)
The accused and deceased resided together at Plot 9, Range Farm, Centenary. According to the State’s allegations, on 14 November 2022, at approximately 1200hrs, an altercation between the accused and the deceased escalated into a physical fight. Sensing his own vulnerability, the accused resorted to throwing bricks at the deceased, narrowly missing him on both occasions. Subsequently,... More
The accused appeared before us charged with the crime of murder as defined in s 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The State alleged that on 19 December 2021 at Chifukura Village in Mudzi, he unlawfully and with intent to kill, or realizing that there was a real risk or possibility that his conduct may cause death, continued despite the risk and struck his biological father, Michael Matsoringa (the deceased) with a stone on the head thereby causing mortal injuries. More
The accused was charged with murder in that on the 19th of May 2016, he unlawfully and with intent to kill, or realising that there was a real possibility that death might result, had murdered Batanai Zumbika at Fox night club, Glen View 3 Shopping Centre, Harare. He is said to have stabbed him with a knife on the chest resulting in injuries which caused his death. More
The accused person is facing two counts of murder as defined in s 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It is being alleged, in respect of the first count, that on 21 October 2014 at around 2230 hours and at Plot 11 Wells Farm, Wedza, More
This is a second application by the applicant seeking admission to bail pending trial. The first application was dismissed by this court and reasons were given. More
The main issue in this matter is how the accused allegedly assaulted the now deceased leading to the now deceased’s death.
The accused is facing the charge of murder as defined in section 47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] [the Criminal Law Code]. More
The matter started off as a murder trial. At the close of State case, parties conferred and agreed that the accused persons’ plea to culpable homicide be accepted. A statement of agreed facts outlining common cause aspects was compiled and presented before the court. Having established the genuiness of the plea of guilty to culpable homicide we retained a verdict of guilty to culpable homicide. We were then addressed in mitigation and aggravation by the respective counsels. More
The accused is charged with various counts involving conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism, sabotage and illegal possession of firearms in a bid to unseat a lawfully established government in contravention of the Public Order and Security Act [Cap 11:17] and the Firearms Act [Cap 10:09] More
The accused was charged with murder of his cousin on Christmas day 2016 on their way from Dotito business centre where they had gone to drink beer. He pleaded not guilty. It is not in dispute that the two had gone drinking on that day. The accused was having an illicit relationship with the deceased’s wife which was indeed still on-going at the time that the deceased met his death. This much is evident from the evidence of the deceased’s wife that was admitted by consent in terms of s 314 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07]. More
The accused was charged with the crime of theft of Trust property as defined in s 113(2) of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act, [Chapter 9:23]. The details of the charge are that on 23 April 2021 at Gulf Complex Harare, the accused was in terms of a trust agreement between him and the complainant required to hold in trust on behalf of the complainant USD$1 900.00 for purposes of purchasing six television sets of varying sizes. The accused contrary to the agreement converted USD1 710.00 of the trust money to his own use thus failing to hand the... More
Through a twist of fate an 82 year old octogenarian’s life tragically came to an end at the hands of the accused. The accused, a female then aged 34 had a history of epileptic seizures. The condition or chemical imbalances that can be induced as a result of the seizures culminated into the accused losing control of her mental faculties. She started by conversing inaudibly to unknown invisible persons. The family decided to seek spiritual intervention and took her to a prophet’s shrine. Her condition deteriorated prompting the accused to take to her heels with her mother in hot pursuit.... More
The Regional Magistrate for Masvingo Province has referred these two matters to this Court for directions and corrective measures. Both cases involved offences under the Parks and Wild life Act [Chapter 20:14] and were dealt with by the same trial magistrate. In order to address the issues raised by the learned Regional Magistrate, it is necessary to set out the relevant provisions of the Parks and Wildlife Act. More
The accused in this case was found guilty on his plea of guilty to a charge of negligent driving in contravention of section 52(2) of the Road Traffic Act [Cap 13:11]. The conviction is in order and is accordingly hereby confirmed. More
