Zanu PF activist Musengezi acquitted

In his application for discharge, Musengezi said Masimirembwa's evidence was largely immaterial to the case as he did not have any first hand evidence that was "relevant".
By Trevor Mutsvairo Aug. 23, 2024

Justice system needs urgent overhaul

They alleged that after being taken from the aircraft, they were subjected to torture in the form of physical assaults, threats and abuse.
By Veritas Aug. 22, 2024

A victory for human rights

Tuesday’s landmark decision comes as a Private Member’s Bill was introduced last year in the National Assembly to abolish the death penalty in Zimbabwe.
By Newsday Feb. 10, 2024

‘Remove discriminatory provisions in Act’

Bwanya further argued that deaf or mute people are vulnerable and society has interests in the protection and enforcement of their rights.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Jan. 30, 2024

Zanu PF Hwange chair Muleya acquitted of rape

Through their lawyer Givemore Muvhiringi, Muleya and Gwidi applied for discharge at the close of the State case in terms of section 198(3) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act.
By Desmond Chingarande Jun. 21, 2023
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‘Suspects spending 3 years in pretrial custody’

The delays in trials have reportedly fuelled corruption in the justice system, with some inmates bribing court officials to jump queues.
By Problem Masau and Harriet Chikandiwa Feb. 16, 2023

Ziyambi defends Judiciary Amendment Bill

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) launched the virtual court system in February this year to speed up the completion of cases clogging the Judiciary.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 26, 2022

Police blocked from collecting blood from suspect

But High Court judge Justice Siyabona Musithu said the warrant was wrongly issued.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 14, 2022