In a dramatic turn of events, the High Court has quashed former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala’s sentence and conviction on charges of communicating falsehoods on social media as well as inciting violence in the wake of slain Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing
Harare High Court Judge Munamato Mutevedzi has reserved a bail ruling for the 78 Citizens Coalition for Change members who were arrested on allegations of unlawfully convening a gathering at the house of interim party leader Jameson Timba who is also part of the arrested
The High Court has granted Allessandro Marconati, the son of Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati, a US$300 bail pending appeal after the pair had approached the higher court with an application to overturn a sentence imposed by a Harare magistrate. Three months ago, Marconati and his son
The High Court struck off from the roll a case in which Prosecutor General Loice Matanda Moyo appealed against the acquittal of businessman Francesco Marconati, who had been charged with fraud. In the application, the Prosecutor General had cited Marconati and Magistrate Moyo in her official
The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has called for a swift alignment of local government laws with the constitution to avoid unnecessary litigations. The call comes after the recent High Court land mark ruling that declared Section 314 of the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29: 15]
Local Government Minister July Moyo has no right to rescind council resolutions or meddle in the running of local authorities, a High Court Judge has ruled. The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) and four other applicants had challenged the constitutionality of the provisions of Section 314
High Court judge Justice Sylvia Chirau Mugomba has dismissed without reasons, a bail application filed by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member and Zengeza West lawmaker Job Sikhala. Sikhala is charged with obstructing or defeating the course of justice after he allegedly posted a video that
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole who are facing charges of inciting public violence have been denied bail by deputy chief magistrate Gibson Mandaza. The two legislators are facing charges of inciting party supporters to riot over the callous killing
Citizens Coalition for Change interim vice-president Tendai Biti has filed a second application to recuse regional Magistrate Wongai Guwuriro Muchuchuti from presiding over his assault trial accusing her of bias and consistently infringing on his rights. He is facing allegations of verbally assaulting a Russian national,
The Judicial Service Commission has established a virtual court sittings meant to reduce backlog and time spent by prisoners in pre-trial detention whilst also helping reduce administration and operational costs. Speaking at the launch at Harare Magistrates Court, Chief Justice Luke Malaba said through the virtual
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