THE STATE versus NOMORE KUKA

Masvingo High Court · HMA 22-23 · 06 2023

The narrow issue which falls for determination in this matter is whether the accused acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed the now deceased one Learnmore Majoni.

Joseph Vhenge Versus Traffic Safety Council

Labour Court · LC-H-170-23 · 06 2023

This is an application for condonation for late filing of an application for recession of default judgment and an application for rescission of default judgment.

BASIL NZUWIRE versus SHARON NZUWIRE (Nee Chinhamo)

Harare High Court · HH 442-23 · 06 2023

The parties in this matter married in 2008. They are agreed that their marriage has broken down and that a divorce ought to be granted. Whilst initially three issues were referred to trial, namely custody, maintenance and the sharing of…

MEMBER JENAMI Versus THE STATE

Chinhoyi High Court · HCC 24-23 · 06 2023

The appellant was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment with 4 suspended on attached conditions after being convicted of aggravated indecent assault on a minor girl child, in contravention of the main charge, s66(1) (c) of the Criminal Law (Codification and…

THE STATE Versus LOVEMORE MUPATUTSA

Chinhoyi High Court · HCC 42-23 · 06 2023

The accused was charged with murder together with his accomplice one Mike Mupatutsa who has since absconded. The State applied for a separation of trials and proceeded against the accused before the court. The allegations are that on the 5th…

LIOYD MOSI VERSUS RAN MINES

Labour Court · LC-H-166-23 · 06 2023

Appellant worked for Respondent as an Acting Plant Operator. He was dismissed from employment for misconduct. He appealed to the employer’s appeals authority which turned down his appeal. He then appealed to this Court in terms of section 92D of…

GODTREV INVESTMENTS (PVT) LTD AND MISHECK GORORO

Labour Court · LC-H-167-23 · 06 2023

On 17 November 2022, this Court issued an Ex Tempore judgment granting condonation to Respondent to file an appeal before this Court. Applicant is dissatisfied with the decision and intends to approach the Supreme Court on appeal.

Manasi Masaopatali Versus Irvines Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd

Labour Court · LC-H-168-23 · 06 2023

The appellant was employed by the respondent as its transport and logistics coordinator. The appellant faced allegations of misconduct he was found guilty and dismissed from employment.

Timothy Majena Versus City of Harare

Labour Court · LC-H-169-23 · 06 2023

The appellant was employed by the respondent. He was charged with misconduct, found guilty and dismissed. In these proceedings, he appeals against both conviction and sentence.

THE STATE versus PROSPER CHAGUNDA

Harare High Court · HH-596-23 · 06 2023

Prosper Chagunda of Ndamba village in Mudzi (hereinafter referred to as “the accused”) appeared before us charged with the crime of Murder in contravention of s 47(1) of the Criminal Law( Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (hereinafter referred to…

ABISAI MANYONGA And BAK LOGISTICS

Labour Court · LC-H-164-23 · 06 2023

The appellant was employed by the respondent as a procurement officer. He was charged with three counts of misconduct for ‘any act of conduct or omission inconsistent with the fulfilment of the express or implied conditions of his or her…

JAISON MAX KOKERAI MACHAYA And CHIBURURU CHISAINYERWA Versus THE STATE

Bulawayo High Court · HB 111-23 · 06 2023

The 1st appellant was the Resident Minister for Midlands whilst the 2nd appellant is the Midlands Provincial Planning Officer. In 2012 the two decided to acquire stands illegally from Gokwe Town Council. Acting under the guise of pursuing the National…

NICOLA JANE GOUMA Versus MARC PHILLIP MITCHELL

Bulawayo High Court · HB 110-23 · 06 2023

The applicant and respondent’s late father were boyfriend and girlfriend who had been together as life partners for a period spanning over 14 years. They jointly purchased the immovable property in which applicant currently resides. Applicant was awarded a lifelong…

THE STATE versus FELISTER SHINYIRA

Masvingo High Court · HMA 20-23 · 06 2023

Determining an appropriate sentence generally is not a easy task for any judicial officer. It entails making a delicate balance between competing interests. It is much easier where the statute prescribes a minimum mandatory sentence in which case the discretion…

TENDAI KAROTEROTE Versus THE STATE

Chinhoyi High Court · HCC 27-23 · 06 2023

The appellant was charged and convicted of four counts of robbery in terms of s126 of the Criminal Law [Codification and Reform] Act Chapter 9:23. He pleaded not guilty but was nevertheless convicted after a full trial. He was sentenced…

KNOWLEDGE KASHIRI Versus THE STATE

Chinhoyi High Court · HCC28-23 · 06 2023

The facts are that, on the 29th of June 2022, at Victory farm Mhangura, it is alleged that the accused in the company of three or so others, vandalized a 200KVA transformer after tying and incapacitating the security guard on…

MUREWA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL VERSUS FAITH KURIMA

Labour Court · LC-H-160-23 · 06 2023

Ruziwa issued a determination. He ordered appellant (employer) to pay respondent (employee) outstanding salaries, allowances and NSSA deductions. The employer then appealed to this Court in terms of section 92D of the Labour Act Chapter 28:01 hereafter called the Act.

BRENDA GARUDZO N.O. VERSUS FLORENCE SIGUDU – MATAMBO AND TRANSMEDIA CORPORATION (PVT) LTD

Labour Court · LC-H-161-23 · 06 2023

On the 25th August 2022 at Harare, applicant in her capacity as a Labour Officer issued a ruling. She ordered 2nd respondent (employer) to pay 1st Respondent (employee) a sum of US$507 917 and other items. Apparently the employer did…

V.S. NHEMA (LABOUR OFFICER) VERSUS BINDURA NICKEL CORPORATION LTD AND PHILLIP CHIWUNDURA

Labour Court · LC-H-162-23 · 06 2023

On the 25th April 2022 at Bindura, applicant qua Labour Officer issued a ruling. He ordered 1st respondent (employer) to reinstated 2nd respondent (employee) or pay damages in lieu of reinstatement. Apparently, the employer did not comply with the ruling.…

AGNES GARIKAI VERSUS LANCET CLINICAL LABORATORIES

Labour Court · LC-H-163-23 · 06 2023

The relief sought on appeal is incompetent since the Applicant prays for reinstatement when that was not the prevailing position prior to the dismissal. Prior to the dismissal on the 14th August, 2020, the Applicant was suspended from employment on…