Justice Mushore has not reported for duty for more than a
year without official leave, with her cases on the bench allocated to other
judges.
Last week, the President received findings of the
investigation of Justice Mushore’s year-long absence, from a tribunal chaired
by retired judge Justice Maphios Cheda.
In a statement yesterday, acting Chief Secretary to the
President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya said: “The Tribunal which was
inquiring into the question of removal from office of Honourable Justice Edith
Mushore in terms of Section 187 (3) of the Constitution has completed its work.
“The Tribunal has reported its finding to His Excellency,
the President, Cde Dr E.D Mnangagwa, and has recommended that Honourable
Justice Mushore be removed from the office of a judge for acts of misconduct.”
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) this year recommended
a tribunal to determine whether Justice Mushore should continue as a judicial
officer.
Efforts to contact her have been to no avail, as her
whereabouts remain unknown.
Before the matter was taken to the JSC, both the Judge
President and Chief Justice battled to get an explanation from Justice Mushore.
Initially, when she was asked to explain her absence from
work last year, Justice Mushore said she was unwell, but failed to produce a
sick note.
She was appointed to the bench in 2015. Sunday Mail
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