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Criminal law [2026] ZWBHC 3

S v Bell (6 of 2026)

S v Bell (6 of 2026) [2026] ZWBHC 3 (13 January 2026)

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction and sentence for possession of cocaine, upholding a warrantless search, the chain of custody, and the custodial sentence.

  • Possession of dangerous drugs
  • Search and seizure without warrant
  • Chain of custody
  • Sentencing guidelines
  • Credibility of witnesses
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal law [2026] ZWBHC 1

S v Mlotshwa and others (Crim. Application 3 of 2026)

S v Mlotshwa and others (Crim. Application 3 of 2026) [2026] ZWBHC 1 (2 January 2026)

The High Court granted bail to three army members accused of robbery, finding the State’s opposition was not coherently or adequately substantiated.

  • Bail
  • Presumption of innocence
  • Robbery
  • Pre-trial detention
  • Pre-trial-detention
  • Presumption-of-innocence
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Criminal law [2026] ZWHHC 3

MUKONYORA v THE STATE (3 of 2026)

MUKONYORA v THE STATE (3 of 2026) [2026] ZWHHC 3 (2 January 2026)

The High Court refused bail pending appeal after a rape conviction, finding no realistic prospects of success on conviction or sentence and noting aggravating circumstances.

  • Bail pending appeal
  • Rape
  • Sentencing
  • Prospects of success on appeal
  • Bail-pending-appeal
  • Criminal-appeals
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Criminal law [2025] ZWMTHC 54

Jabulani v State (54 of 2025)

Jabulani v State (54 of 2025) [2025] ZWMTHC 54 (25 September 2025)

The High Court dismissed an application for condonation and leave to appeal, finding no prospects of success in the challenge to convictions for rape and kidnapping.

  • Rape
  • Kidnapping
  • Condonation
  • Leave to appeal
  • Sentencing
  • Leave-to-appeal
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Criminal law [2025] ZWMTHC 51

MUKORERA and OTHERS v STATE (51 of 2025)

MUKORERA and OTHERS v STATE (51 of 2025) [2025] ZWMTHC 51 (18 September 2025)

The High Court dismissed an appeal against refusal of bail pending trial, finding no misdirection in the magistrate’s concern about interference with investigations.

  • Bail
  • Judicial discretion
  • Right to liberty
  • Assault
  • Interference with investigations
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal law [2025] ZWMTHC 49

POPI v THE TRIAL MAGISTRATE N. MUPEIWA N.O and ANOTHER (49 of 2025)

POPI v THE TRIAL MAGISTRATE N. MUPEIWA N.O and ANOTHER (49 of 2025) [2025] ZWMTHC 49 (9 September 2025)

The High Court dismissed an application for condonation of late filing of a criminal review, finding the delay explanation unreasonable and no trial irregularity.

  • Condonation of late filing
  • Review of criminal proceedings
  • Right to call witnesses
  • Condonation
  • Criminal-procedure
  • Criminal-review
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Criminal law [2025] ZWMTHC 47

MASHIRI v STATE (47 of 2025)

MASHIRI v STATE (47 of 2025) [2025] ZWMTHC 47 (19 August 2025)

The High Court granted an applicant leave to appeal to the Supreme Court after a rape conviction, finding that the interests of justice justified relaxing procedural defects.

  • Leave to appeal
  • Condonation of late appeal
  • Rape conviction
  • Reinstatement of application
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Condonation-of-late-appeal
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Administrative law [2025] ZWSC 65

Muchena v The Police Service Commission and Another (65 of 2025)

Muchena v The Police Service Commission and Another (65 of 2025) [2025] ZWSC 65 (29 July 2025)

The Supreme Court held the application was really a disguised review, not a declarator, because it challenged procedural irregularities in police discipline.

  • Judicial review
  • Declaratory orders
  • Disciplinary proceedings
  • Double jeopardy
  • Procedural irregularity
  • Judicial-review
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Criminal law [2025] ZWHHC 437

State v Kalavina and Others (437 of 2025)

State v Kalavina and Others (437 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 437 (18 July 2025)

The High Court sentenced public officials and a company for fraud and theft involving Hurungwe Rural District Council funds and materials, imposing custodial terms, fines, and restitution.

  • Fraud
  • Theft
  • Money laundering
  • Corruption
  • Sentencing
  • Public office abuse
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Criminal law [2025] ZWHHC 426

State v Chipinda

State v Chipinda [2025] ZWHHC 426 (16 July 2025)

Bail pending appeal was refused after the High Court found no prospects of success on the conviction or sentence grounds raised by the applicant.

  • Bail pending appeal
  • Rape
  • Conviction
  • Sentencing
  • Bail-pending-appeal
  • Criminal-appeal
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