: The accused faces a charge of murder it being alleged that on 16 April 2015 at Dzonzai Night Club, Gaza “O”, Chipinge, he unlawfully and with intent to kill, or realizing that there was a real risk or possibility that his conduct may cause death and continued to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility assaulted Hazvinei Christine Muriro with open hands, clenched fists and a bottle on the head thereby causing injuries from which Christine Hazvinei Muriro died. More
This was an application for bail by Accused 2 pending the resumption and completion of trial.
Accused 2 was jointly charged with Accused 1 with murder as defined in s 47[1] of the Criminal Law [Codification and Reform] Act, [Cap 9: 23]. The allegations against them were that on 28 September 2015, in rural Bikita, Masvingo, one or other of them unlawfully caused the death of one Farai Manyanga [hereafter referred to as “Deceased”] by hitting him with logs on the head multiple times thereby inflicting a depressed skull fracture and cervical spine subluxation, with the intention of killing him... More
The trial Magistrate in this matter has deliberately avoided to answer to the queries which I raised in a very clear manner in my review minute. It is important for trial Magistrates to apply their minds to queries raised on review to ensure that less time is wasted dealing with the same issues. More
The accused who was initially facing the charge of murder as defined in s 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform Act) [Chapter 9:23] was subsequently convicted on his own plea of guilty of contravening s 49 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] which relates to culpable homicide. The matter proceeded on a statement of agreed facts. More
The accused killed his friend and neighbour but upon being charged with murder as defined in s 47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act; [Chapter 9:23] he pleaded not guilty. More
MAWADZE J: Both accused persons appeared before the Magistrates Court at Chivi facing 2 counts of theft as defined in s 113 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] and 9 counts of unlawful entry into premises in aggravating circumstances as defined in s 131(1) and 131(2) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The third accused person defaulted court hence a separation of trial was granted. 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
