Elizabeth Gwaunza’s appointment changed more than Zim’s judiciary
What makes Gwaunza's appointment particularly significant is that it was never a case of representation replacing competence. Her career speaks for itself.
By Kudakwashe T Mdzungairi
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Chief Justice Gwaunza swears in new JSC commissioners
The commissioners sworn in are Dr Noah Maringe, Valentine Mutatu, Lison Ncube, Bothwell Nyajeka and Alice Chipo Nyamugama.
By Gaddaffi Wells
Jul. 27, 2026
NPA celebrates Gwaunza’s historic rise to chief justice
Gwaunza became Zimbabwe’s first female Chief Justice following the retirement of former Chief Justice Luke Malaba earlier this month.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 27, 2026
Our daughters are watching!!
Kadenge-Chikwenhere’s appointment should be celebrated, not vilified. Her credentials speak for themselves. She is a chartered accountant, auditor and public
By Faith Zaba
May. 22, 2026
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Drama as war vets gun for Mnangagwa
The challenge, brought by six decorated war veterans and former opposition MP Prince Dubeko Sibanda
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 20, 2026
Zimbabwe court blocks live-stream of bid to stop Mnangagwa's term extension
If passed, CAB 3 would extend the president’s term by two years to 2030 and transfer the power to elect the president from the general public to Parliament.
By Staff Reporter
May. 19, 2026
Zimbabwe's first female Chief Justice who is Elizabeth Gwaunza?
At a farewell sitting of the Constitutional Court on Thursday, Malaba said he was leaving office with dignity as “the bell of the Constitution” tolled at midnight.
By Valentine Maya
May. 15, 2026
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Cheers and jeers as Malaba bows out
NewsDay reporters were barred from attending the event that marked his retirement at the Constitutional Court
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 14, 2026
Gwaunza breaks glass ceiling as Zimbabwe's first female Chief Justice
Gwaunza was one of the first two black female law graduates in Zimbabwe.
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
