The accused was arraigned before the Magistrates Court facing two counts of theft as defined in s 131(2)(e) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act [Chapter 9:23] (the Criminal Law Code). The allegations against him were that on the night of 29 April 2023 at Mashwede Complex, in Warren Park, Harare, he broke into two different shops and stole various property. He pleaded not guilty to both counts, but was convicted of the first count and acquitted of the second count after a contested trial. More
This matter was brought on review at the instance of the scrutinizing regional magistrate. The offender was arraigned before the magistrates’ court sitting at Zvishavane charged with the crime of contravening infanticide as defined in s 48(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. It being alleged that on 9 January 2024 the offender gave birth to a baby girl and intentionally dug a pit and buried the baby alive which conduct caused the death of the baby at time when the balance of her mind was disturbed as a result of giving birth. The offender pleaded... More
Applicant (“Stella Mundi”) approached the court on an urgent basis praying for a declaratur. The relief essentially seeks a stay of execution of an original order granted by this court under case number HCHC 321/24. More
Applicant applied to this Court for rescission of judgment which Respondent opposed. The application was made in terms of section 92C of the Labour Act Chapter 28:01 as read with Rule 40 of the Labour Court Rules S.I. 150 of 2017. The material facts are set out hereafter. More
Appellant appealed to this Court against his dismissal from employment by Respondent. The appeal was made in terms of section 92D of the Labour Act chapter 28:01.
The appeal grounds of appeal were ten-fold. It is inexpedient to regurgitate word for word the lengthy grounds of appeal. However, the grounds raise four issues which will be dealt with ad seriatim. More
This is an appeal against the decision of the appeals officer dated 6 November 2023 wherein the appellant was found guilty and dismissed from employment. Appellant was employed as an Engineering Stores Clerk by the respondent and was responsible for sourcing materials required by the employer from suppliers. He was essentially the go between the respondent and the suppliers. The appellant through his position could source quotations from different suppliers and choose the most convenient. More
