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S v Mpofu and Another (43 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 43 (16 January 2025)
The High Court dismissed two applications for bail pending trial, finding that the applicants had not displaced existing compelling reasons for continued detention.
MAPINGIRE v THE STATE (3 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 3 (2 January 2025)
The High Court dismissed Shelton Mapingire’s bail pending trial application, finding he had not shown fixed abode or rebutted a strong risk of absconding.
Mukomazi and Others v The State (386 of 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 386 (2 September 2024)
High Court bail appeal dismissed after finding credible risks of interference with investigations and abscondment, and implausible defences in a public procurement abuse case.
Sibanda v The State (111 of 2024) [2024] ZWBHC 111 (27 August 2024)
The applicant failed to show on a balance of probabilities that his release on bail is in the interests of justice. There is overwhelming evidence against him, he is a flight risk, and his purported defence does not exculpate him. Compelling reasons exist for continued detention pending trial.
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Chabhenga v State (345 0f 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 345 (15 August 2024)
The High Court refused bail pending trial, finding compelling reasons including abscondment risk, alleged threats to police, and possible witness interference.
S v Makumbirofa and Another (40 of 2024) [2024] ZWCHHC 40 (23 April 2024)
The High Court allowed a bail appeal, finding no compelling reasons to deny bail where the State had not properly substantiated absconding or interference risks.
S v Nyagweta and Another (39 of 2024) [2024] ZWCHHC 39 (22 April 2024)
The High Court granted bail to two fraud accused, finding the magistrate relied on unsubstantiated fears of witness interference and failed to consider bail conditions.
S v Gwarisa (19 of 2023) [2023] ZWMSVHC 1 (12 June 2023)
The High Court dismissed a bail application in a murder and robbery case, finding the accused was a flight risk and that compelling reasons justified denying bail.
S v Sikhala (2 of 2023) [2023] ZWHHC 437 (4 January 2023)
High Court appeal against refusal of bail dismissed after the court found the appellant had breached earlier bail conditions and shown no material change in circumstances.
S v Regiment (194 of 2022) [2022] ZWBHC 194 (14 July 2022)
Bail pending trial was refused after the court found a strong prima facie case, no reasonably probable defence, and a real risk of absconding.
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