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PPC Zimbabwe land sale faces legal challenge

A multimillion-dollar land deal involving cement giant PPC Zimbabwe has hit a major legal snag after a housing cooperative claimed ownership of the same property.PPC Ltd, in a notice to shareholders last week, announced it had concluded a …

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:27hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Legal clerk in impersonation storm

A legal clerk with Munangati and Associates, Adiel Shingai Mushore, appeared in court over the weekend charged with impersonating a police detective in an alleged scam targeting a commuter omnibus operator.Mushore, who appeared before Hara…

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:46hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter

Legal fraternity mourns Advocate Mlaudzi

``The legal community across Zimbabwe and beyond is mourning the passing of Advocate Sampson Mlaudzi, a revered legal mind remembered not only for his profound knowledge of the law but also for his humility, integrity, and lifelong commitm…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 19:28hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter

Judge Katiyo in legal storm over 'fraudulent' ruling on unheard case

Zimbabwean High Court Justice Never Katiyo is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of judicial impropriety, after delivering a ruling in a case that lawyers say has not yet been argued before him - with the hearing only scheduled for …

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 17:19hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter

Legal showdown brews between Mahere and Tinoda Machakaire

A legal and political battle is heating up between prominent lawyer and former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere and Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Tinoda Machakaire, follow…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:44hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter

Gukurahundi hearings under fire over lack of legal safeguards

The upcoming Gukurahundi outreach programme has sparked backlash from human rights advocates, who argue that the process lacks credibility due to the absence of a clear legal framework and independent oversight.The government recently anno…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:48hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders secure legal victory in SA

Zimbabwean immigrants living in South Africa under the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) system have won a major legal reprieve after the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an attempt by South Africa's Ministry of Home Affairs to overturn an …

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 10:12hrs | 1428 | by Staff reporter

Multiple marriage claims as legal dispute erupts over estate of ex-Zanu-PF MP

A fierce legal battle has broken out over the estate of the late Zanu-PF legislator for Insiza North, Farai Taruvinga, amid revelations that he may have had four wives at the time of his death on March 31, 2025.Amanda Falala, one of the wi…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 14:18hrs | 1581 | by Staff reporter

Legal battle continues between Kingdom Blue CEO and ex-wife

The ongoing legal dispute between Kingdom Blue Funeral Service founder and CEO, Brilliant Ncube, and his estranged wife, Mrs. Sibonguthando Ncube, continues to unfold, with Ncube asserting that he has been making spousal support payments i…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:10hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter

Kereke wins legal battle

Former Zanu PF legislator Munyaradzi Kereke has won a legal battle against the Harare Municipal Medical Aid Society (HMMAS), which had sought a refund of US$138,000 over a failed bid to purchase Fortress Hospital in Ruwa.High Court Judge J…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:48hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter

Is it legal to keep US$70,000 cash at home in Zimbabwe?

In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has experienced an alarming increase in armed robbery cases, with criminals specifically targeting individuals and businesses that keep large amounts of cash at their premises or homes. This uptick in robberies ha…

Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 09:58hrs | 4 | by Staff writer

Legal battle over Gono linked company continues in Harare court

A Harare couple, Aisha and Clark Clever Makoni, is embroiled in a legal dispute over allegations of fraudulently altering the directorship of Valley Lodges, a company reportedly linked to former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gon…

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo hosts 2025 Legal Year

The stage is set for the official opening of the 2025 Legal Year, which will take place tomorrow at the Bulawayo High Court. Chief Justice Luke Malaba will preside over the main event, marking a significant day in Zimbabwe's legal calendar…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:59hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa warns of legal challenges ahead of Zifa presidential election

Former Norton Member of Parliament and veteran sports administrator Temba Mliswa has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the upcoming Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential election. Speaking ahead of the Ja…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 18:14hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter

Matsika's bid for Croco Motors hits final legal roadblock

Businessman Farai Matsika's prolonged legal battle to claim shareholding in Croco Motors has reached a conclusive end, with the High Court striking his latest case off the roll. This marks the latest defeat in a series of legal setbacks, w…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:46hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter

Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans

Botswanaâ€™s new president has told the BBC that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to be legalised by granting them temporary work and residence permits."They do jobs that would otherwise not get done," Duma Boko told the BBC Africa Daily …

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 05:49hrs | 10720 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Madungwe in legal trouble for driving offences

In a surprising twist, prominent spiritual leader Prophet Talent Madungwe, known for his bold claims of regularly meeting with God and serving as Heaven's Defence Deputy Minister, has found himself facing the law. The Harare-based prophet …

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:08hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's legal titan dies

Sternford Moyo, a distinguished Zimbabwean legal titan, passed away this morning after a brief illness. Moyo, a senior partner and chairman at Harare-based law firm Scanlen and Holderness, was revered both domestically and internationally …

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 17:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zec facing legal action

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is facing legal action over a controversial US$40 million tender awarded to businessmen linked to Zanu-PF for the procurement of electoral materials ahead of the disputed August 2023 election. Wickne…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimdollar remains legal tender until month-end

The Zimbabwe dollar remains legal tender for all domestic transactions until April 30, when the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins will come into circulation, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has said.The central bank also said the rece…

Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Lawyer calls out corruption in Zimbabwe legal profession

SEASONED legal practitioner, Lloyd Mhishi, has condemned corruption in the legal profession in his latest book titled Being the Best Lawyer.The book was officially launched by Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi at a local hotel in Harare on …

Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:35hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's gamble faces legal hurdles

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's long-standing bid to seek a third term in office faces legal hurdles amid revelations by constitutional law experts that any constitutional amendment for an extension of presidential term limits, albeit cumbe…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Parliament tears into court e-system

THE Parliamentary Legal Committee (PLC) has thrown a wrench into the US$3,8 million Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), issuing a scathing report that questions the fairness and accessibility of the new judicial online sy…

Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's gold tokens to be used as legal tender

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced its intention to introduce a new transactional currency called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), which will be backed by the valuable mineral resource. These Gold-Backed Digital Tokens (GBDT) are designe…

Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:35hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's MP candidates' legal woes mount

A new court application has been filed at the Bulawayo High Court to prevent the 12 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) parliamentary candidates from running in the August 23, 2023 elections.This comes after the Bulawayo High Court Judge J…

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 19:46hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mr President, patriotism cannot be legislated

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, with the noise surrounding the "sanctions on Zimbabwe" narrative increasing - as we draw closer to the  October 25 "Sadc Anti Sanctions Day," whatever it is called - so have calls for…

Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 06:01hrs | 5 | by Tendai Mbofana

Dali Mpofu convicted by Stratcom, but cleared by law body

Advocate Dali Mpofu SC has been cleared of a misconduct charge for his 'shut comment' made at the Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture.Mpofu was investigated by the Legal Practice Council (LPC) â€“ which regulates the co…

Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:31hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Are these deportations emotional or legal

Mavis Matapo is a seventeen year old Zimbabwean living in the UK. She is so scared to go outside her parents house alone. She shivers with fear each time she hears a male voice her life crumbled into pieces the day she attended a birthday …

Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 06:13hrs | 4 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

SI 50: Govt flops legal litmus test

FOLLOWING an avalanche of Statutory Instruments gazetted by government in recent months, another controversial SI 50 of 2021 failed a litmus test of constitutionality, as it flagrantly violates Sections 71 and 74 of the Constitution.Local …

Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 06:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Cross-border divorce: The legal process

The year was 1995. At that time, Sibonokhuhle Kambarami, (not her real name), was a 26-yearold vivacious single lady. She was employed as a receptionist at a large commercial entity in Harare. Early one morning while at work, Sibonokhuhle …

Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:51hrs | 16 | by Tichawana Nyahuma

Khupe, Mwonzora face legal, political minefield

MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe and her ally Douglas Mwonzora face a legal and political minefield following the crackdown against MDC Alliance legislators and councillors as part of their turf war against the party's leader Nelson Chamisa.Kh…

Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 11:05hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zec commissioner wins legal battle against Bulawayo widow

ZIMBABWE Electoral Commission (Zec) commissioner Dr Qhubani Moyo has won a legal battle against a Bulawayo widow with whom he was locked in a protracted house ownership wrangle for the past 18 years. Dr Moyo bought a residential stand in S…

Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe legalised the growing of marijuana for medical purposes

THE daily use of cannabis is associated with an increased risk of psychosis or serious mental illness, with more potent forms of the drug such as "skunk" heightening the risk, a study by leading scientists has revealed.This comes as Zimbab…

Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 11:40hrs | 24 | by Gift Phiri

Legal ramifications of the July 30 elections

It's now a week after the historic July 30 elections and with tensions having simmered down a bit, it's time for some introspection and a post-mortem of the elections.The first thing that we need to deal with are the legal "myths" being sh…

Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 07:20hrs | 940 | by Paul Kaseke

Legalisation of shebeens: Who benefits the most?

FOR years in the post-colonial era, politicians and a range of civic/residents' associations in the city have campaigned for the legalisation of shebeens.In particular, shebeens have been defended as necessary to address lack of economic o…

Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 05:46hrs | 365 | by Langalakhe Mabena/Nkosilodumo Ndebele

Why are African legal minds holding on to colonial relics?

The British gave up their last colonies in Africa half a century ago. But they left their wigs behind. Not just any wigs. They are the long, white, horsehair locks worn by high court judges (and King George III). They are so old-fashioned …

Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 06:17hrs | 8 | by Kevin Sieff

Can a child legally consent to sex?

When looking at the age at which one is legally regarded as having the ability to consent to sex, it usually sparks much debate and argument. It is, however, important that everyone has a general understanding of what the law provides in t…

Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 06:35hrs | 7 | by Danai Chirawu

Legal pitfalls to avoid when venturing into Africa

We recently had a Namibian court decision in a passing off matter, in the case of Mega Power Centre CC t/a Talisman Plant and Tool Hire v Talisman Franchise Operations (Pty) Ltd. The decision is interesting for a number of reasons. First, …

Published: 16 Jul 2013 at 08:03hrs | 2632 | by Ilse Du Plessis

Tomana has a right to refuse prosecuting legislators - legal gurus

ATTORNEY-General Mr Johannes Tomana has a right to refuse prosecuting legislators accused of abusing the Constituency Development Fund if the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission defies his orders, legal experts have said.They said the AG's…

Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 15:53hrs | 6 | by Lloyd Gumbo

"Mercenaries" in Libya: Impact of Legal Impunity

Gaddafi's engagement of "mercenaries" to fight in his domestic civil war is problematic. The current hostilities between Libyan protesters and migrant Sub Saharan Africans manifest the weak international legislation regulating the use of "…

Published: 23 Mar 2011 at 19:00hrs | 9 | by Manpavan Joth Kaur

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