The Chief Justice Malaba issue we thought was done is resurfacing. Malaba, who would have still been holding his position as Judge if the president had it his way, has been caught on the wrong side of the law. How did he end up in such a sticky situation?
Working in accordance with the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (no 2), the President had extended Malaba’s term to five more years after retirement. However, this decision was quickly reversed by the High Courts as a result of an urgent chamber appeal by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum. Malaba lost his position just as quickly as he had regained it.
Going against the High Court ruling, a 70 years old Malaba reported for duty on the 24th of May 2021. The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum were quick to act. They issued the following statement calling for the arrest of Chief Justice Malaba for contempt of Court:
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