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Mnangagwa meets former US envoy Simbi Mubako
President Mnangagwa yesterday held back-to-back engagements at State House, first meeting academic and Zimbabwe's former Ambassador to the United States, Professor Simbi Mubako, before hosting Apostle...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:24hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe warms up to Mnangagwa
THE last time former first lady Grace Mugabe made a public statement was on November 5, 2017 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.At an event dubbed "Super Sunday" in some quarters, she gathered thousa...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:40hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dragged to court
FIRED top judge Justice Erica Ndewere has resuscitated her challenge over her "unlawful" dismissal from office in 2021 by dragging President Emmerson Mnangagwa to court.Ndewere was fired by Mn...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:05hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago
Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 2...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa protects judge facing a series of corruption scandals
SOMETIME in February The NewsHawks reported that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) had recommended that President Emmerson Mnangagwa must set up tribunals to investigate High Court Justices Webste...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:25hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Judge under probe for making phantom ruling
JUDGE President Mary Zimba-Dube is now investigating a case in which High Court judge Webster Chinamora gave a ruling in a case he never heard involving Balwearie (Pvt) Ltd, and has written to lawyers...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:25hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's integrity continues facing a litmus test
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's integrity continues facing a litmus test with him violating his constitutional obligation to establish a tribunal to investigate the suitability of Justice Webster China...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 13:54hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Judge Makonese resignation saves Mnangagwa from embarrassment
AFTER President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a tribunal last week which he swore in this week to inquire into the question of removal from office of High Court Justice Martin Makonese following allega...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:28hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Judge quits as tribunal is sworn in
THE swearing in of a tribunal to investigate the suitability of Bulawayo High Court judge, Justice Martin Makonese, to hold office following allegations of improper behaviour triggered his resignation...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints tribunal to probe Justice Makonese
Bulawayo High Court judge, Justice Martin Makonese, now faces a tribunal investigating his suitability for judicial office after he issued an order in a commercial dispute in which he allegedly had a ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Judge Ndewere wins back Merc
FORMER High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere has been given back her Mercedes-Benz vehicle which was violently seized from her by the Sheriff on orders from Judicial Service Commission (JSC)....Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 top judges pull out of Ndewere case
CONSTITUTIONAL Court judges, Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza and former Judge President Justice George Chiweshe have recused themselves from hearing former judge Justice Erica Ndewere's appeal ...Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Liberation museum sitting on goldfield'
SATELLITE images dating back to 1985 show that the famed US$40 million Museum of African Liberation project is being constructed on a goldfield, the Zimbabwe Independent reported.According to ...Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rogue drivers menace on Zimbabwe roads
THE general behaviour of motorists on Zimbabwe's roads ranges from shocking to bizarre.It is now common to see motorists breezing through red traffic lights or overtaking in prohibited zones. ...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Deputy Chief Justice conflicted, says ex-judge
FORMER High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere wants Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza to recuse herself from a case she appealed the decision to remove her from office.Ndewere said Gwaunz...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa speech interrupted by power cut again
AN abrupt power cut yesterday interrupted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Heroes' Day commemoration speech, the second power cut in three weeks to disrupt him during an address.On July 20, 2022...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:25hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
We know our heroes
THOUSANDS of people yesterday thronged the National Heroes Acre to remember the country's luminaries who sacrificed limb and life to liberate Zimbabwe and deliver freedom that flourishes today....Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:17hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bloodbath in Tshabalala head-on accident
A FUEL attendant who witnessed a head-on collision involving a Honda Fit and a Nissan Elgrand where Nketa Drive and Imhlotshana Road intersect near Tshabalala suburb rushed to the scene and was greete...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
High Court declines to hear ex-judge case
The High Court says it has no jurisdiction to hear a request by former judge, Justice Erica Ndewere to quash the tribunal proceedings that led to her dismissal from the bench over gross misconduct....Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
High Court reserves Ndewere appeal judgment
THE High Court yesterday heard an appeal by former judge, Justice Erica Ndewere and reserved judgment on the case.Ndewere is challenging her dismissal from the bench after President Emmerson M...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ruling on Ndewere appeal reserved
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the case in which expelled High Court judge Erica Ndewere is challenging a High Court judgment which upheld her referral to a Tribunal before internal discip...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
No pay day for fired judge Ndewere
FORMER High Court judge Erica Ndewere, who was fired after a tribunal found her guilty of gross incompetence, has failed in her bid to compel President Mnangagwa to pay punitive costs for her suit, in...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndewere in fresh bid for reinstatement
FORMER High Court judge Erica Ndewere has filed a fresh court application seeking to be reinstated as a judge, accusing the Justice Simbi Mubako-led tribunal of being extremely biased and grossly inco...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military displays hardware at park
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) yesterday launched its exhibition park at the Museum of African Liberation (MAL) premises in Harare. ZDF Commander General Phillip Sibanda, Zimbabwe National Army Com...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa backs Ndewere appeal
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly released the Justice Simbi Mubako tribunal report that led to the dismissal of embattled High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere, paving way for her to appea...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa denies withholding Ndewere dismissal report
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has denied allegations that he withheld a full report containing the reasons why he dismissed former High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere.Ndewere last week filed an urgen...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 09:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fired judge hands over unfinished cases
FORMER High Court judge Erica Ndewere, who was fired for incompetence, has handed over six cases she was handling to the acting Judge President, Mary Zimba-Dube.Ndewere was fired by President ...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 20:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Ndewere takes Mnangagwa to court
FORMER High Court judge Erica Ndewere is demanding reasons for her dismissal by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and yesterday filed an urgent chamber application to force the tribunal to release the inf...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Judges' conduct worries Govt
THE country must interrogate the best ways of appointing judges as there has been a worrying trend in the conduct of officers of the country's apex courts that has resulted in the appointment of tribu...Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 07:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere fired
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has fired High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere, after a tribunal set up to inquire into her suitability to hold a judicial office recommended that she be removed from the bench ...Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 07:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Embattled Ndewere fights to save her job
SUSPENDED High Court judge Erica Ndewere has dismissed allegations of incompetence levelled against her, arguing that witnesses brought to her drama-filled tribunal had failed to provide evidence as t...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere approaches Supreme Court
EMBATTLED suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere has appealed to the Supreme Court against a High Court judgment passed last month, which upheld her referral to a tribunal before internal di...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:10hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Sheriff attaches Justice Ndewere's 2 vehicles
A HIGH Court sheriff on Monday broke into suspended judge Justice Erica Ndewere's residence and attached two motor vehicles to recover legal fees won by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) against h...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff writer
JSC workers spy on judges, says Justice Ndewere
SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere, yesterday gave evidence to the retired judge Justice Simbi Mubako-led tribunal investigating her suitability to sit on the bench, claiming that Judici...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
CJ Malaba threatened me, claims Justice Ndewere
EMBATTLED High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere says Chief Justice Luke Malaba threatened to drag her to a hearing if she failed to follow his instruction and deny bail to former Labour and Social W...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere bid flops
The High Court has dismissed with costs an urgent application by suspended High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere challenging the legality of the tribunal appointed to probe her suitability to contin...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 15:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Ndewere was barred from work after suspension'
THE Justice Simbi Mubako-led tribunal which was set up to investigate Justice Erica Ndewere's suitability to sit on the bench yesterday heard that she was barred from carrying out her duties after bei...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
New twist to Justice Ndewere case
HIGH Court registrar Donald Ndirowei last Friday gave evidence before a tribunal headed by retired judge Justice Simbi Mubako, which was tasked to investigate and recommend whether or not suspended ju...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndewere hearing: Mushore exposes Justice Malaba
JUDICIAL Service Commission (JSC) deputy legal services secretary Faith Mushure has exposed Chief Justice Luke Malaba for "lying" that suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere, had 28 reviews ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 conflicting records emerge at Justice Ndewere hearing
THE Judicial Services Commission (JSC) yesterday presented two conflicting records before a three-member tribunal led by retired judge Justice Simbi Mubako set up to investigate Justice Erica Ndewere'...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere hearing resumes
EMBATTLED High Court Judge Justice Erica Ndewere's hearing on alleged misconduct charges will resume today before the retired judge Justice Simbi Mubako-led tribunal after witnesses were invited to gi...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
My suspension a ploy to victimise me, says Justice Ndewere
EMBATTLED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere has said her suspension was a well-co-ordinated ploy to victimise and shame her after she defied "unlawful" orders from Chief Justice Luke Malaba....Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere inquiry resumes
THE inquiry into suspended High Court judge Erica Ndewere's suitability to remain on the bench resumes tomorrow following a week-long break to allow the court to consider the defence team's objection ...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndewere hearing deferred
LAWYERS representing suspended High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere in the inquiry of her suitability to hold the office of a judge want Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Permanent Secretary...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere appears before tribunal
SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere will today appear before a tribunal appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to investigate her alleged misconduct case.A letter from the trib...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court slams Ndewere
The Supreme Court has blasted suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere for refusing to furnish a prisoner with a full judgment when denying him bail, saying such conduct is not expected of jud...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bere contests JSC recommendation
SACKED Supreme Court Judge Francis Bere on Monday contested the recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) that a tribunal should inquire into his fitness to hold the office of a judge, t...Published: 26 Nov 2020 at 07:09hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere tribunal sworn in
A three-member tribunal led by retired judge Justice Simbi Mubako was sworn in yesterday by President Mnangagwa to inquire into the fitness of suspended High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere, to hol...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gives in to Ndewere's demands
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has reinstated suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere's salary and benefits "after further considerations to the provisions of section 187(10) and 188(4) of the ...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Justice Ndewere case: Another judge recuses self
High Court judge Justice Benjamin Chikowero has recused himself from presiding over the case involving suspended judge Justice Erica Ndewere, saying he is professionally linked to the judge. J...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
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