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Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter
IT is all systems go for the official opening of the 2023 legal year that is slated for tomorrow at five different cities countrywide.
The main ceremony will be held at the Constitutional Court in Harare where Chief Justice Luke Malaba is expected to preside over the ceremony.
The ceremonies will run under the theme, “Promoting competence and quality of service to enhance public confidence in the judiciary”.
The Judicial Service Commision (JSC) spokesperson, Mr Daniel Nemukuyu told Sunday News that it was all systems go for the official opening of the 2023 legal year.
“All is in place for the official opening of the 2023 legal year. We are almost done with all preparations and as usual our main event will be held in Harare at the Constitutional Court where the Chief Justice will preside over the proceedings
“The Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza will preside over at the Bulawayo High Court while Justice Rita Makarau will preside over at the Masvingo High Court. The Judge President, Justice Maria Zimba-Dube will preside over the ceremony in Chinhoyi while Justice Paddington Garwe will be at the Mutare High Court,” said Mr Nemukuyu.
High ranking officers from JSC, judges, lawyers, law enforcement agents and Government officials are expected to grace the occasions.
Sunday News yesterday visited Bulawayo High Court where the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services officers were conducting rehearsals ahead of the official opening tomorrow.
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