Eight new commissioners were sworn in to the Judicial
Service Commission (JSC) yesterday to join four others, including chairman
Chief Justice Luke Malaba.
The new commissioners are Supreme Court judge Justice
Chinembiri Bhunu, Chief Magistrate Mr Munamato Mutevedzi, Law Society of
Zimbabwe president Mr Thandaza Masiye-Moyo, veteran lawyers Misheck Hogwe and
Ms Nokuthula Moyo, Ms Rosalia Kumbirai Katsande from academia, accountant Mr
Francis Vurayayi Chingozho and human resources expert Ms Trish Jasi.
They have replaced High Court judge Justice Happias Zhou,
former chief magistrate Mr Mishrod Guvamombe, former LSZ president Mr Lloyd
Mhishi, accountant Mrs Priscilla Mutembwi and lawyers Mrs Priscilla Madzonga
and Mr Josphat Tshuma.
Chief Justice Malaba, Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth
Gwaunza, Judge President George Chiweshe and Public Service Commission chairman
Mr Vincent Hungwe retain their positions.
All four, along with several of the new commissioners, sit
by virtue of the office they hold and there have been no changes in their
office recently. Other commissioners are nominated by special groups.
The new commissioners took oaths before Chief Justice
Malaba in the Constitutional Court. They all promised to do their best to serve
the commission.
Justice Bhunu, a career jurist with over 40 years of legal
experience, said he would continue with what “we have always been doing”.
“My contribution will be to enhance the administration of
justice making sure the wheels of justice continue rolling and they must roll
at a faster rate,” he said.
“We need justice at every aspect of our lives. It will
enhance the economy of the country, investors will come if they know that their
disputes are going to be resolved efficiently.”
Mr Masiye-Moyo said the legal fraternity was probably the
biggest stakeholder in the justice system hence there had been a good
relationship between the bench and the bar.
“This appointment of legal practitioners is by virtue of
operation of the constitutional provision and the drafters of the constitution
are aware that legal practitioners have valid stake in the justice delivery
system,” he said.
“I look forward to good fruitful years and I am going to
learn a lot. I will represent my profession in the best manner I can, moreso
because of the expertise that I have in the justice delivery system.
Mr Mutevedzi, who was recently appointed Chief Magistrate,
sits on the commission as the head of the lower courts.
“I am elated to become a commissioner of the Judicial
Service Commission,” he said.
“I have been appointed as a commissioner by virtue of my
office as the Chief Magistrate of Zimbabwe that means my interests primarily
are to better magistracy in the country and represent the magistracy in the
commission. I will give it my all.”
Ms Moyo said: “I am committed to promoting transparency and
credibility within the judiciary and also ensuring that we have good working
conditions for members of our judiciary so that they can serve without worry.”
Ms Trish Jasi said she brings a wealth of experience as a
human resources practitioner. “I will add a lot of value in terms of human
people management and to promote credibility and transparency in the
workplace.”
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi
Ziyambi along with other high-ranking Government officials attended the brief
ceremony at Mashonganyika Building. Chronicle
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