A Harare businessman, Tendai Mashamhanda, son of Mashwede Holdings owner Alex Mashamanda, has sent a letter to Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, urging the resignation of Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza and Supreme Court judges Antonia Guvava and Chinembiri Bhunu. The letter cites corruption allegations and violations of the Judicial Service (Code of Ethics) Regulations, 2012.
High Court judge Webster Nicholas Chinamora recently resigned after a tribunal was appointed to investigate his suitability for office. The Judicial Service Commission compiled a dossier alleging transgressions in the course of his duties.
Mashamhanda accuses the judges of presiding over an appeal case where false evidence was accepted, claiming that a house bought for $230,000 was sold at an auction for $1.5 million. He also alleges the acceptance of false evidence regarding a caveat on the property.
Caveat, a term derived from the Latin meaning “let him beware,” is used to protect interests in a property, acting as a freeze on the property to prevent conflicting dealings. Mashamanda disputes the existence of a caveat on the property, citing information from the Deeds Registry office.
In a letter dated November 6, 2023, Mashamhanda outlines the alleged errors in the Supreme Court judgment, emphasizing violations of the Judicial Service (Code of Ethics) Regulations, 2012. He expresses disappointment at the lack of response to previous complaints and calls for the resignation of the three judges.
Mashamhanda disputes various statements in the judgment, including the claim of a property auction and the existence of a caveat. He questions the integrity of the documents presented and raises concerns about fake proof of payment receipts.
Alex Mashamanda, director of Mashwede Holdings, supports the call for the judge’s resignation, emphasizing the alleged violation of judiciary ethics. He details the prejudice suffered by his son, totalling around $1.8 million, due to the claimed fraudulent actions of the Supreme Court.
These allegations raise serious concerns about the integrity of the judicial process. It emphasises the need for a thorough investigation into the claims made by Tendai Mashamhanda.
