The President of Zimbabwe has carefully handpicked 5 judges to be sworn in to the Constitutional Court. It doesn’t come as a surprise that critics are already showing their dissatisfaction over the way in which this was done. The Judges to be sworn in were interviewed in 2020 following the Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) public… Continue reading President Mnangagwa elects judges to be sworn in this morning
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Malaba Saga: Zimbabwe makes headlines internationally, for the wrong reasons
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
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
Chief Justice Malaba to cheat retirement all thanks to the constitution amendment bill no2
Chief Justice Malaba who will be turning 70 on the 15th of May will not be retiring as was required by the previous constitution law. The soon to be 70 year old will continue in his role as Judge. His tenure is said to be set for extension next week. It is reported that this… Continue reading Chief Justice Malaba to cheat retirement all thanks to the constitution amendment bill no2
Humiliating blunder spotted in the Zimbabwean Constitution. English never loved us.
The Zimbabwean Constitution which has faced various criticisms has been brought into question once again. This time it’s for a very trivial yet embarrassing reason. You would think that Constitution makers have a firm understanding and grasp of the English language. Particularly when that language is the one being used to write the Constitution. How… Continue reading Humiliating blunder spotted in the Zimbabwean Constitution. English never loved us.
More powers for Mnangagwa as amendment bill sails through
The controversial Constitution Amendment bill no.2 was passed on Tuesday and its safe to say the vast majority might not be pleased with this. The bill has returned to senate and now awaits the final seal of approval from the President. Will he approve it? Well if you were the president and were presented with… Continue reading More powers for Mnangagwa as amendment bill sails through