Court Judgements
High Court of Mutare Judgements
On 7 June 2019 the appellant was arraigned at Mutare Magistrates Court facing a charge of “unlawful dealing in or possession of precious stones” in contravention of s 3 (1) of the Precious Stones Act [Chapter 21:06]. The state alleged that on 25 December 2018 and at Sakubva Bus Terminus, Birchnough – Mutare Road, the appellant and one Kumbirai Karani, unlawfully dealt in or possessed 5 pieces of diamonds weighing 14, 80 carats and valued at $1 267-17 without being exempted in terms of the said Act. At the close of the state case Kumbirai Karani was discharged, the appellant... More
This is an application filed by applicant in terms of s.196 of The Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02] as well as ss 3 (1) and 4 (1) of the Administrative Justice Act [Chapter 10:28] where applicant seeks the following order:
“IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT.
1. The decision made by the second respondent confirming the decision of forfeiture of motor vehicle namely Man 81.08 Rigid truck Registration Number AFH 5315, Chasis Number WMAH18ZZ07093662 be and is hereby set aside.
2. The respondent s are hereby ordered to release the Man 81.08 Rigid Truck Registration Number AFH 5315, Chasis Number... More
Sometime in April 2021 Caleb Chihwa was arrested driving a truck loaded with 294 bales of second-hand clothes which had been smuggled into Zimbabwe. He was travelling from Mutare to Harare. The subject truck was not registered with the Central Vehicle Registry, applicant claims that it belongs to her. On 23 November 2022 Caleb Chihwa was prosecuted and fined. Meanwhile on 15 July 2021 a Notice of Seizure of the truck was issued by the Regional Manager and applicant was informed. Various representations were made from the station manager upwards in an effort to set aside the seizure and release... More
A chamber application was filed with this Court by the second and third respondents under HC 186/21. The application was granted as follows: -
“1. The application for appointment of curator and litem be and is hereby granted.
2. MELLANIA GWAIKWA be and is hereby appointed curator ad litem for and in respect of FORBES MAROWA a mentally ill person in litigation under Zvishavane case number 98/21 and in any such case as may relate to Forbes Marowa’s disposal of house number 4009 Mandava Township Zvishavane.
3.The office of the said curator ad litem shall terminate upon finalisation of any... More
Appellant appeared before a magistrate sitting at Mutare charged with the offence of contravening Section 70 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (having sexual intercourse with a young person.)
The summary jurisdiction reflects that appellant was 35 years old while complainant was 14 years old at the time of the commission of the offence.
Complainant’s testimony reveals the following: More
