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
Election advocacy group, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has questioned the efficiency of the mechanisms around resolving electoral disputes following a recent High Court ruling which overturned an earlier order by the same court stopping by-elections in constituencies and wards occupied by members of the
Former Health and Child Care minister Dr Obadiah Moyo who was fired after allegations rose that he has misused COVID-19 funds has been indicted to the High Court for trial on criminal abuse of office charges
The MDC Alliance trio of Harare West legislator Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova have been arrested, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) director Roselyn Hanzi has confirmed. Posting on Twitter, Hanzi said the trio who are currently detained at the police have not been
The property wrangle between Pokugara Properties and land developer George Katsimberis took another twist with the latter blocking a deed transfer to Erasmus and Sibusisiwe Chindove who purchased a stand from the land under dispute. Katsimberis approached the High Court seeking to prohibit the transfer of
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