The accused was convicted by the magistrate at Kadoma on two counts of theft as defined in s 113 of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act, [Chapter 9:23]
On 15 March 2021. It was alleged that on 24 February 2021, the accused stole two cell phones from two different patrons who were revelling at Nyamuziwa Night Club at Patchway, Kadoma. From one of two complainants, the accused additionally stole a tracksuit jacket. The accused was sentenced to 8 months imprisonment of which 2 months was suspended for 5 years on the usual condition of good behaviour leaving 6 months... More
The appellant appeared before the defined court at Kadoma charged with the crime of Rape as defined in s 65 (1) 9 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] in that on the 31st December 2016, at Collingdale Village Kadoma he had unlawful sexual intercourse with a named adult woman without her consent. The complainant was the appellant’s wife’s young sister and she was visitor at appellant’s homestead when the incident took place. The appellant pleaded not guilty and the matter proceeded to trial. His defence was that the sexual intercourse was consensual. He said the he... More
In this case a 74-year-old man lost his life at the hands of his brother in Mahusekwa area which falls under Chief Nenguwo. The deceased died as a result of an assault upon him by the accused person.
Initially the accused person was charged with murder as defined in s 47(1)(b) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The charge is marked as Annex “A.” The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder and tendered a plea of guilty to the lesser charge of culpable homicide. The defence and the state came up with a... More
KABASA J: The four accused appeared before the court a quo charged with contravening section 38(1) as read with s 38(2) of the Parks and Wildlife Act, Chapter 20:14. They pleaded guilty and were duly convicted.
The facts are that on 8th August 2021 the four went to Dollar Block Ranch Safaris Inyathi where, with the aid of dogs and spears, they hunted and killed 3 impala, one female and 2 male. Investigations led to their arrest and subsequent appearance in court. More
The accused was arraigned on a charge of theft of an ATM card in contravention of s 113(1)(a) and (d) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (the Criminal Code). The facts show that the accused stole an ATM card. He later used it to purchase goods worth ZW$153 180. Upon conviction he was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment of which 3 months imprisonment was suspended on the condition of goods behaviour. Another 3 months imprisonment was suspended on condition of restitution. Effective sentenced of 6 months imprisonment. More
The accused, aged 20 years is facing a charge of Murder as defined in S 47(1)(a) or (b) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It is alleged by the state that on 4 May 2020 at Section 9, Tongogara Refugee Camp, Chipinge, the accused unlawfully caused the death of Dannymore Mutisi by stabbing him on the stomach with an okapi knife intending to kill him or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that his conduct might cause death and continued to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility resulting in injuries... More
This matter came before me on automatic review from the Regional Magistrates Court. The accused was charged with 2 counts as follows count (1) contravening s 65 of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] i.e. to say rape (ii). Contravention of s 70 of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] i.e. having sexual intercourse with a young person. Accused pleaded guilty to both counts which the court recorded to have been accepted in terms of s 271(2)(b) which although not recorded has come to be a reference to the Criminal Procedure & Evidence Act... More
