Wicknell Chivayo’s uncle Naison and Nduna known for arbitrarily detaining human rights defenders without bail promoted to judges

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Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s uncle Naison Chivayo and ‘notorious’ Magistrate Ngoni Nduna, known for arbitrarily detaining human rights defenders without bail, have been appointed judges of the High Court along with ten others by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) confirmed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday. Justice Garainashe Mawadze was also appointed as the first Deputy Judge President of the High Court of Zimbabwe.

The following is the list of judges appointed by Mnangagwa in terms of section 180 (1) of the Constitution:

Naison Chivayo, Regis Dembure, Mpokiseng Dube, Joel Mambara, Gibson Mandaza, Faith Mushure and Vivian Ndlovu.

Nduna has also been elevated to the judgeship position. The President also appointed Phillipa Philips and Siziba Sijabuliso.

Douglas Kaitano has been appointed as the new Judge of the Administrative Court.

“The Judicial Service Commission sent its recommendation of the successful candidates to the President after conducting public interviews that were attended by 39 prospective candidates last month.

“There will be a swearing-in ceremony of the Deputy Judge President and the new eleven (11) judges on Monday 17 June 2024 at 10 00 hrs at the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe, Mashonganyika Building in Harare,” JSC said.