Tag: Zimbabwe
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Harare Zimbabwe Temple Opens: A New Milestone for Latter-day Saints in Southern Africa
A Historic Opening for Latter-day Saints in Southern Africa The opening of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple marks a turning point for Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe and the surrounding region. Since 1985, many members in Southern Africa traveled to Johannesburg for temple ordinances. The new temple in Harare will serve more than 46,000 church members across…
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Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Malaba to Retire in May, Ending a Controversial Tenure
Overview: A Long Tenure Concludes Chief Justice Luke Malaba will retire on May 15, 2026, marking the end of a 15-year stint at the helm of Zimbabwe’s judiciary. His career has spanned landmark decisions, constitutional disputes, and a period of intense political and legal scrutiny. In a formal statement released on January 17, 2026, the…
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Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Luke Malaba to Retire as JSC Closes Controversial Chapter
Introduction: The looming retirement of a controversial icon Zimbabwe’s judiciary is preparing for a milestone moment as Chief Justice Luke Malaba announces his retirement, effective May 15, 2026. After a decades-long career that saw him ascend to the apex of the country’s legal system, Malaba’s tenure has been the subject of intense public debate. Supporters…
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Chief Justice Luke Malaba Retirement: A Turning Point for Zimbabwe’s Judiciary
Overview: A Long Tenure Comes to a Close Chief Justice Luke Malaba will retire on May 15, 2026, ending a judicial career that has been both steadfast and contentious. Appointed to the bench in 2001 and elevated to Zimbabwe’s top judicial post in 2017, Malaba led the judiciary through a period of intense political and…
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Harare Court Drama: Inmate Stabs Officer, Escapes in Uniform
Unfolding Chaos at Harare Magistrates Court What began as a routine day at Harare Magistrates Court quickly spiraled into a dramatic breach of security and a startling escape. Witnesses described a tense scene in which a suspected inmate, already in transit within the courthouse complex, assaulted a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer before…
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How a Tourism Investor Lost Millions in Zimbabwe: The Chewore Lodge Lease Collapse
Background: A Long-Running Tourism Venture in Zimbabwe The story centers on a long-standing tourism investment in Zimbabwe that hoped to tap into the country’s rich wildlife and dramatic landscapes. At the heart of the case is Chewore Lodge, a property positioned within a region renowned for natural beauty and biodiversity. For years, the lodge represented…
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Harare Magistrates Court Drama: Inmate Stabs Officer, Escapes in Uniform
Overview of the incident Proceedings at the Harare Magistrates Court were interrupted on Tuesday after a suspected inmate stabbed a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer and then fled the premises in a prison uniform. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as security personnel responded to the stabbing, cordoned off the area, and launched a…
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Zimbabwe Tourism Investment Crashes: How a Long-Running Chewore Lodge Deal Unraveled
Overview: A Prominent Tourism Venture Meets a Legal Roadblock In Zimbabwe, a high-profile tourism investment story has taken a dramatic turn as the Supreme Court canceled a 25-year lease on Chewore Lodge. The lodge, once heralded as a flagship project in the country’s safari and eco-tourism sector, faced a termination that could wipe out years…
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How a Tourism Investor Lost Millions in Zimbabwe: The Chewore Lodge Case
Overview: A Promising Tourism Investment with a Sudden Turn In Zimbabwe, a long-standing tourism venture once symbolized the potential for foreign and local investment to boost regional economies. However, a high-profile dispute culminated in the Supreme Court canceling a 25‑year lease on Chewore Lodge, triggering a dramatic financial setback for the investor behind the project.…
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Illegal Zimbabwe-Bound Bus Impounded in Limpopo After Overloading, Sparks Safety Concerns
Overloaded Zimbabwe-Bound Bus Impounded in Limpopo An illegally operated bus bound for Zimbabwe was seized in Limpopo after investigators determined it was carrying far more passengers than permitted. The incident, which involved a vehicle carrying 90 passengers, has reignited concerns about the safety of long-distance travel on South Africa’s provincial routes and the enforcement of…