The accused in this case was arraigned before a magistrate sitting at Chitungwiza facing a charge of contravening s 131 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Cap 9:23]. The section criminalises unlawful entry into premises. More
The appellant was charged firstly with contravening s 45(1) (a) as read with s 128(a) of the Parks and Wildlife act [Cap 20:14] and secondly contravening s 28(1) (a) of the Criminal law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. He pleaded not guilty to both counts but was convicted of both after a trial. He was sentenced on the first count to US$2000 or 8 months imprisonment with labour. On the second count he was sentenced to US$40 or 6 days imprisonment. In addition he was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment which was wholly suspended for 5 years on condition... More
Both applicants are being charged with two counts of robbery committed in aggravating circumstances as defined in s 126 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform Act) [Cap 9:23]. More
The accused persons in this case are charged with three separate counts of murder, assault and arson. These three counts arise from events which took place in 2000 at Nehanda Resettlement Village, Madziwa. More
The plaintiffs are trustees of the Leonard Cheshire Homes Trust, a trust established in terms of the trust laws of Zimbabwe. The Trust was established in 1981. The trustees, were appointed at different stages, as will be clarified in the judgment. The main objective of the trust as provided in clause 3 (i) (a) of the Deed of Trust is, More
The applicant approached this court seeking spoliatory relief against the respondents on a certificate of urgency. When I heard the matter, I granted the relief sought and gave my reasons ex tempore. More
The plaintiff issued summons seeking a decree of divorce and a division of the matrimonial estate. The defendant in turn, counter-claimed for a decree of divorce and the division of the matrimonial estate of which the major claim is a fifty percent share in house number 5 Rainbrant Close, Strathaven, Harare. More
