Online Reporter
Edward Zvemisha
Herald Reporter
THE Judicial Service Commission has ushered in a new chapter in the administration of justice after five commissioners were sworn into office in Harare yesterday.
The new Commissioners replaced members whose six-year terms expired in May, in a development expected to reinforce the efficiency, integrity and effectiveness of Zimbabwe’s justice delivery system.
Dr Noah Maringe, Mr Valentine Mutatu, Mr Lison Ncube, Mr Bothwell Nyajeka and Ms Alice Chipo Nyamugawa took their oaths of office and loyalty before Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza at the Constitutional Court, assuming responsibility for helping steer the strategic direction of one of the country’s key constitutional institutions.
The appointments ensure continuity in the Commission’s oversight role as it discharges its constitutional mandate of administering the judiciary and strengthening public confidence in the justice system.
Among those sworn in was Law Society of Zimbabwe president Mr Ncube, who described his appointment as both a privilege and a solemn responsibility.
“I am deeply humbled by my appointment to this position. It reflects the confidence that has been placed in me and speaks to the promising future that lies ahead for us as Commissioners and the important contribution we are expected to make to the justice delivery sector in Zimbabwe,” said Mr Ncube.
He said the appointment was both an honour and a challenge, adding that commissioners were expected to work collectively in advancing the Commission’s strategic objectives while strengthening the delivery of justice for the benefit of all Zimbabweans.
JSC Secretary Dr Walter Chikwana said the appointments followed the completion of the previous commissioners’ six-year terms in May this year.
“The new commissioners were sworn in after the previous commissioners completed their six-year term in May 2026,” he said. “Three legal commissioners were replaced following nominations by the Judicial Service Commission, while the Commission also has representation from the public accounting, human resources and academia sectors.”
Dr Chikwana said the JSC is responsible for matters relating to the employment of judicial and non-judicial staff, policy formulation, administration of the judiciary, the welfare of judges and providing advice on issues affecting the justice delivery system.
