Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Crime & Courts

Surge in Midlands Murders Prompts High Court Circuit Courts

MURDERER CAUGHT SELLING VICTIM'S PHONE

A surge in murder cases in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province has prompted the Chief Justice, Luke Malaba, to establish High Court circuits in Gokwe and Gweru. These temporary courts will hear approximately 150 cases over three weeks.

The Midlands Province faces a backlog of 500 murder cases, which has necessitated this action. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Secretary, Walter Chikwana, identified the increase during a visit to local stations.

JSC spokesperson Daniel Nemukuyu confirmed the establishment of special courts to address the issue. “Considering the lack of a permanent High Court station in the Midlands, Chief Justice Malaba decided to form a team of judges to preside over the cases in the province,” he explained.

Gweru will handle 90 cases, while Gokwe will address 60. Senior Judge Munamato Mutevedzi from the Bulawayo High Court will lead the Gweru circuit, assisted by Justices Ngoni Nduna and Naison Chivhayo.

Also read: Police Urge Schools to Use Banks for Fees to Prevent Robberies

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Deputy Judge President Garainesu Mawadze and the head of the High Court’s Criminal Division, Justice Esther Muremba, will preside over the Gokwe circuit. A team of experienced prosecutors from the National Prosecuting Authority will also be involved.

The JSC aims to establish a permanent High Court station in the Midlands to address the rising murder cases and other High Court matters.

Local police attribute the surge in murders to conflicts arising from illegal gold mining activities. Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, the Midlands provincial police spokesperson, noted that most murders occur in gold mining towns like Shurugwi, Kwekwe, Mberengwa, Gokwe, Mvuma, Zvishavane, and Gweru. The police have repeatedly issued prohibitions against carrying dangerous weapons in the province.

Inspector Mahoko urged the public to refrain from violence when resolving disputes. He emphasized the seriousness of the murder situation in the Midlands and called on all citizens to play a role in preventing violent crime.

For comments, Feedback and Opinions do get in touch with our editor on WhatsApp: +44 7949 297606 or Email Us at editor@zimetro.co.zw

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Catch More Updates Below

LOCAL NEWS

A Zimbabwean man, Tanaka Zivanai, 32, residing in the United Kingdom, has admitted to the murder of 28-year-old Zanele Sibanda in Gloucester. The shocking...

Crime & Courts

Harare, Zimbabwe | The trial of suspected serial rapist and murderer Bright Zhantali has been suspended following a psychiatric evaluation that declared him mentally...

LOCAL NEWS

Villagers in Matjinge, Plumtree, Ward 5, Bilingoma Village, Matabeleland South, were stunned when a man accused of murder nine years ago returned to the...

LOCAL NEWS

A resident of Harare appeared in court accusing her neighbor of killing her husband. Magistrate Meenal Naratom issued a peace order in favor of...

LOCAL NEWS

A man from Marondera, Ezekiel MacDonald Chibvongodze (29), who allegedly murdered his wife and their six-year-old son by repeatedly stabbing them while they were...

LOCAL NEWS

A 31-year-old mother (biological mother) and her 26-year-old boyfriend (step father) were arrested for the alleged murder of a 4-year-old baby boy, after he...

LOCAL NEWS

A man from Mutare, Stephen Musimwa, is accused of murdering his wife, Gladys Manyaire (27), on suspicion of infidelity. He then reportedly used her...

LOCAL NEWS

The trial, in which Sunningdale legislator Maureen Kademaunga is accused of attempted murder, got underway in Harare yesterday. Kademaunga appeared together with Harare City...

Advertisement