This matter was placed before the court at the instance of the scrutinizing regional magistrate. The offender was charged with two counts of theft as defined in s 113 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. In both counts it is being alleged that on two occasions he stole green vegetables from the complainant’s garden. The total value of the vegetables stolen is UD$130.00 and nothing was recovered. He pleaded guilty. In count 1 he was sentenced to six months imprisonment of which three months was suspended on the usual conditions of good behaviour. In count 2... More
This appeal against both conviction and sentence was not opposed by the State. Our finding is that the conviction must be upheld. The concession by the State was not properly made. The sentence is excessive in the circumstances and the appeal partially succeeds. The appellant was convicted after trial on a charge of theft of trust property as defined in s113 (2) (d) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform Act) [Chapter 9:23]. A sentence of 60 months imprisonment with 12 months conditionally suspended for 5 years and a further 42 months suspended on condition of restitution was imposed. Six... More
This murder typifies the belief held by some men, who apparently have an inflated value of their worth, that ‘if I can’t have you, then no one will.’ Chamani Tsambola, a farm worker at Dudley Estate, Marondera (hereinafter called the accused), in a fit of rage, is alleged to have attacked a woman with whom he had separated and killed her in cold blood. It resulted in his arrest and his being dragged before this court charged with murder as defined in Section 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (the Code). The formal allegations are... More
The accused is appearing before this court charged with the crime of murder as defined in section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It being alleged that on 4 June 2022 the accused unlawfully caused the death of Jelous Viki Sibanda referred to as the deceased by striking him once on the head with a log intending to kill her or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that his conduct may cause the death of the deceased and continued to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility. More
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder as defined in s47 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter9: 23], “the Criminal Law Code”.
Factual Background
The allegations in the State’s summary are that on the 25th of July 2024 at Dugeni Shopping Centre, the accused assaulted the deceased a 75-year-old man one Philip Mashava.
The accused was a village Head and the deceased was one of the villagers in the accused’s area of jurisdiction. More
Sibling tag teams are celebrated in sports like tennis, wrestling and football. Unfortunately they are also notorious in criminal enterprises. They become worse when brothers are alleged to have teamed up to cause the death of another person. That humans are mortal beings is unarguable but at times the way death comes about is unconscionable. The deceased in this case was celebrating Boxing Day in 2022 oblivious that it was the last he would enjoy. Prosecution alleges that he was attacked by the three accused persons Clever Mudzengerere, his sibling Trymore and their friend called Freddy Gireya. The reason why... More
