President Emmerson Mnangagwa talks to Chief Justice Luke Malaba. Zimbabwe's High Court on Thursday backed Chief Justice Luke Malaba's right to resume work despite a previous ruling that the president's decision to extend Malaba's tenure breached the constitution because he has turned 70. However, three High Court judges rejected the contempt of court charges on Thursday without immediately giving a reason for their verdict. The High Court ruled last month that Mnangagwa's decision to extend Malaba's tenure by five years was invalid. read more The government has appealed that verdict and the Supreme Court is yet to set a date for a hearing.

Source: Standard Digital June 11, 2021 06:11 UTC