The 70 year old Chief Justice Malaba and President Mnangagwa almost got away with extending the Judges term. Zimbabwe’s law shows that a Judge is expected to retire by the age of 70. However, there was a clash between this law and the terms of the Constitution Amendment Bill no 2. The amendment bill, which… Continue reading Malaba Saga: Zimbabwe makes headlines internationally, for the wrong reasons
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It has come to pass! Chief Justice Malaba’s term extended
The Judge, who others have referred to as the President’s favourite Judge has gotten a term extension. Chief Justice Malaba is approaching the retirement age of 70. This had come as a relief to critics that feared his tremendous role in the consolidation of President Mnangagwa’s power. Unfortunately for these critics, Malaba might still be… Continue reading It has come to pass! Chief Justice Malaba’s term extended
Zimbabwe Human Rights Lawyers drag Mnangagwa’s favourite Judge to court
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Lawyers NGO Forum openly expressed their dissatisfaction over the extension of Chief Justice Malaba’s tenure. Many Zimbabwe who were aware of this move were not happy either. How did we get here? For starters, it has been expressed that Chief Justice Malaba tenure is to be extended beyond the retirement age.… Continue reading Zimbabwe Human Rights Lawyers drag Mnangagwa’s favourite Judge to court