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The applicant was convicted of one count of robbery as defined in section 126(1)(a) of Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Chapter 9:23] by a Regional Magistrate sitting at Chinhoyi. On 20th May 2019 he was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment of which 2 years imprisonment were suspended for 5 years on conditions of good behaviour. 18 months were suspended on condition of restitution. More
Following charges of misconduct preferred against the respondent, the hearing officer appointed by the appellant found him guilty of five counts of conduct inconsistent with the fulfilment of the express or implied conditions of his employment contract. Consequent upon that finding, the disciplinary authority imposed the ultimate penalty of dismissal. More
This case involves a freak accident that unfortunately left the plaintiff with a corneal and scleral perforation in his right eye. Plaintiff had filed a delictual claim against the defendant seeking damages as follows;
a) Loss of income; US$16 000-00.
b) Hospital expenses; US$2 000-00.
c) Estimated future and medical expenses; US$4 000-00.
d) General damages inclusive of pain and suffering and permanent disability; US$200 000-00.
e) Interest at the prescribed rate from the date of issuance of summons to date of full and final payment.
f) Costs of suit.
Plaintiff specifically alleged in paragraph 4 of his declaration that... More
The appellant in this case appeared before a magistrate sitting at Hwange on 16 September 2013. He was facing a charge of contravening section 67 (1) (a) (i) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Chapter 9:23] “indecent assault”. It was alleged that on 4 March 2013, at ZRP Hwange Camp Quarters, and with indecent intent, and knowing that the complainant had not consented to such action, the appellant fondled the complainant’s breasts. More
TAKUVA J: After hearing the parties on 8 July 2019, the court made the following pronouncement:
“The appeal be and is hereby dismissed with costs.”
Subsequently, counsel for the appellant filed a request for full reasons for our decision.
Hereunder are the full reasons.
This is an appeal against the entire judgment of the Magistrates Court granted in favour of the respondent. More
The applicants filed an Urgent Chamber Application on 26th September, 2019. The first to seventh respondents filed opposing papers on the date of the hearing The 8th to 14th respondents did not file any papers and their position is that they do not oppose the application, if the terms thereof are broadened to encapsulate their interests. Mr K. Shamuyariraa trade unionist representing the 15th respondent is opposed to the application. He also did not file opposing papers. More
The applicant arraigned before the Magistrates Court facing a charge of Rape as defined in s 65 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The facts forming the basis of the charge are that between May and June 2019 the applicant was staying with his two juvenile daughters the complainant aged 10 and the other younger one aged 5. The applicant carried the complainant to his bed and after exposing his manhood he inserted his male organ into the complainant’s private parts knowing or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that the complainant was... More
