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Zimbabwe's ConCourt upholds dismissal of Justice Erica Ndewere

The Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has ruled that President Emmerson Mnangagwa acted within his constitutional mandate when he dismissed former High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere. This decision follows a tribunal's recommendation, mad…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:35hrs | 639 | 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 against dismissal.Ndewere is challengin…

Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ruling on ex-judge Ndewere vehicle today

HIGH Court judge Justice David Mangota will today hand down judgment on behalf of Justice Joseph Chilimbe on an application by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to repossess a vehicle that was issued to former judge Justice Erica Ndewe…

Published: 10 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Court hears ex-judge Ndewere's arguments

THE High Court on Monday heard arguments by former judge Justice Erica Ndewere who is seeking to retain a Mercedes Benz vehicle which she used during her tenure.The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) wants to repossess the vehicle, but has …

Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 05:58hrs | 2 | 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 Mnangagwa fired her last year when the Justice S…

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 disciplinary procedures were instituted.Ndewe…

Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 05:39hrs | | 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 appeal against her sacking.Justice Ndewere w…

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 urgent chamber application seeking to compel the tri…

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 Emmerson Mnangagwa on 18 June for "gross incomp…

Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 20:42hrs | 7 | 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 information.Ndewere was fired last month f…

Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:18hrs | | 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 for gross incompetence. A three-member …

Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 07:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Judge's former assistant sues JSC

The former assistant of High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere, Kudakwashe Zimba, is suing the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for US$10 000 for unlawful termination of employment and has demanded reinstatement as a magistrate.Zimba clai…

Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 06:30hrs | 9 | 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 disciplinary procedures were instituted.J…

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 her.Justice Ndewere's lawyer Beatrice Mt…

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 Judicial Service Commission (JSC) staff membe…

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 Welfare minister Priscah Mupfumira.Justi…

Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ndewere loses bid to set aside tribunal

SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere cannot demand to be investigated under the judicial Code of Ethics in a matter involving the question of removal of a judge on allegations of gross misconduct, the High Court has ruled. Just…

Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | | 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 continue in office.The embattled judge had ap…

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 being suspended.Elijah Makomo, head of pol…

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 judge Justice Erica Ndewere was still sui…

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 and eight judgments which were outstand…

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's alleged misconduct and determine whet…

Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 2 | 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 give evidence.Justice Ndewere was arraign…

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.Justice Ndewere revealed this on March 19 du…

Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

CJ Malaba lied to Mnangagwa, says Ndewere

SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere has accused Chief Justice Luke Malaba of lying to President Emmerson Mnangagwa that she had 34 out-standing matters when she only had three. Through her lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa, Justice Ndewe…

Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Justice Ndewere scales up fight with CJ Malaba

THE war of attrition between suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere and Chief Justice Luke Malaba dramatically escalated during yesterday's hearing to determine legality of the tribunal appointed to probe her suitability to conti…

Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:23hrs | | 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 Mrs Virginia Mabhiza removed as secret…

Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ndewere challenges Mabhiza appointment as tribunal secretary

SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere's hearing on misconduct charges commenced in Harare yesterday with her lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, challenging the appointment of Justice ministry permanent secretary Virginia Mabhiza as secret…

Published: 19 Mar 2021 at 06:01hrs | | 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 tribunal chairperson, retired judge Justice Simbi M…

Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:45hrs | 9 | 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 judicial officers. Justice Ndewere, who is…

Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:14hrs | 1 | 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 hold office.The other members are lawyers …

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 Constitution of Zimbabwe, and receiving…

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. Justice Ndewere brought to the court an urgent c…

Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Justice Ndewere challenges suspension of salary, benefits

SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere has petitioned Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Misheck Sibanda, seeking restoration of her terminated salary and benefits following the appointment of a tribunal to inquire int…

Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Justice Ndewere seeks second recusal

SUSPENDED High Court Judge Justice Erica Ndewere, who is facing a tribunal over her suitability to continue as a judge, wants the judge assigned to hear her application challenging her suspension to recuse himself from the case. Justice Be…

Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa suspends defiant Justice Ndewere

High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere yesterday locked herself in her office and refused to accept her letter of suspension after President Mnangagwa, following recommendations from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), set up a tribunal…

Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Judge recuses self in Ndewere case

High Court judge, Justice Davison Foroma, has recused himself from the case in which a fellow judge is seeking to interdict President Mnangagwa from setting up a tribunal to investigate her for alleged misconduct. Justice Foroma's decision…

Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Underfire judge to appear in court today

UNDERFIRE High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere, who has taken President Emmerson Mnangagwa to court seeking to interdict him from setting up a tribunal to investigate her for alleged misconduct, has applied for Justice Davison Foroma to …

Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 05:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Justice Ndewere's application hearing deferred

The High Court will this week hear an application by Justice Erica Ndewere, who is seeking to block the setting up of a tribunal to look into her judicial conduct, pending the determination of the legality of the process adopted.Justice Da…

Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Justice Ndewere frees MDC Alliance activist

UNDERFIRE High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere was back on the bench yesterday where she granted $5 000 bail to opposition MDC Alliance activist, Terrence Manjengwa who had been denied bail by the lower court.Manjengwa had spent 56 days…

Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Justice Ndewere seeks to interdict tribunal

The High Court is today expected to hear the application by Justice Erica Ndewere for an interim interdict to halt the setting up of a tribunal by President Mnangagwa to investigate her judicial conduct, pending the determination of the le…

Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Suspended judge in court drama

SUSPENDED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere yesterday challenged a decision of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to ask President Emmerson Mnangagwa to establish a tribunal to investigate her for misconduct and then suddenly withd…

Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

JSC recommends tribunal to probe justice Ndewere

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended a tribunal to investigate whether or not High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere was fit to hold office after discovering she was not clearing her workload in reasonable time and that sh…

Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala bail Judge tells CJ Malaba to 'Get off my back'

SUSPENDED High Court judge justice Erica Ndewere is paying the price for reportedly refusing to take orders from Chief Justice Luke Malaba, reminding him that the Constitution does not make provision for him to supervise her work.Ndewere, …

Published: 14 Oct 2020 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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