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Yeukai Karengezeka
Court Correspondent
Fifteen new magistrates are set to be sworn in today at the Harare Magistrates Court in a ceremony presided over by Chief Magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro.
The ceremony marks a significant step in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)’s ongoing efforts to enhance justice delivery across the country.
This development is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s justice system.
The coming onboard of more magistrates will help reduce the backlog of cases, ensuring that justice is delivered more efficiently and on time.
Furthermore, the increased number of magistrates will improve access to justice by enabling more courts to operate.
This will make it easier for citizens to have their cases heard promptly, particularly in areas where courts are currently overwhelmed or understaffed.
The swearing-in aligns with the JSC’s broader mission to promote access to justice for all Zimbabweans by addressing systemic delays and inefficiencies within the judiciary.
By expanding its capacity, the JSC is taking a significant step towards fostering a more responsive and equitable legal system.
The ceremony reflects the commitment of the judiciary to uphold its mandate of delivering fair and impartial justice while meeting the needs of the citizens.
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