The appellant was employed by Zvese Zvakanaka! Creative Credit as a Sales Representative. On four occasions the appellant misrepresented to the complainant Creative Credit that some three (3) customers had purchased certain products from the company, when in actual fact the goods were taken by the appellant. Appellant would forge clients’ signatures on the “Application Form” enabling deductions to be effected. More
In summary, the facts which culminated in the application in casu are that, the applicant and the respondent entered into an agreement of sale in respect of Stand Number 1244 Good Hope Township of Lot 16 of Good Hope, measuring 2035 square metres. In terms of the agreement, the respondent sold the property to the applicant for US$45 000.00, who paid US$32 500.00 towards the purchase price. The applicant averred that the outstanding sum of US$ 12 500.00 was in the custody of her legal practitioners. It was contended that whenever applicant made a payment towards the purchase price, such... More
This is a bail application pending trial. The applicant is facing two counts, in count 1 he is charged with the crime of robbery as defined in s 126 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (Criminal Code). It being alleged that on 24 June 2023 the applicant and his accomplices unlawfully and intentionally threatened the complainant with a fire arm and induced him to relinquish control of his property. In count 2 he is charged with kidnapping as defined in s 93(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. It being alleged that on 24 June 2023 the applicant... More
On 18 September 2023 this court heard and determined an appeal by the appellant against the decision of the Magistrates’ Court given under case number CC2472/21. In the application before the Magistrates’ Court, the 1st respondent sought and was granted an eviction order against the appellant from a house in one of the high-density suburbs in Bulawayo on the basis that the appellant has been occupying the property in question without the 1st respondent’s consent. Yet, the 1st respondent is the holder of all rights and interests in respect of the property by an agreement of sale that she has... More
This is appeal against both conviction and sentence of a judgment of the Provincial Magistrate sitting at Karoi Magistrates Court. The appellant who initially appeared before the court jointly charged with two others who were subsequently acquitted was convicted after a trial for bribery in contravention of s170 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act 9 (Chapter 9:07). He was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment of which 5 months imprisonment was conditionally suspended for 5 years. More
The applicant issued out summons against the respondent in which she claimed payment of US$58 873 or the equivalent in Zimbabwean dollars payable at the prevailing interbank rate on date of payment, interest on the said sum at the prescribed rate and costs of suit on an attorney-client scale. The respondent entered an appearance to defend and subsequently filed her plea. More
Applicant approached the court on an urgent basis seeking restoration of custody in terms of s 5 (2) of the Guardianship of Minors Amendment Act of 2022, pending the finalization of the divorce matter under reference HC 4252/21. More
