Everyone assumed this top magistrate was squatting, yet he is actually dipping out. The Judicial Service Commission confirmed Chief Justice Luke Malaba permanently clocks out in May 2026, silencing gossip that he refused vacation days beforehand. They clarified his tenure absolutely concludes at midnight, marking the finish line for a career lasting over forty years.
This exit matches section 186(1) of the constitution, which forces judges out at seventy unless they grab one five-year extension. Malaba reached that milestone in 2021, prompting Zanu PF to controversially patch the laws. That edit allowed him to stay until seventy-five, a play which opposition groups claimed was rigged to maintain his influence.
Legal bosses threw shade at reports suggesting Malaba ignored mandatory leave. They stated that taking breaks is optional, meaning it is wrong to label his work habits as a refusal. The agency demanded the publication fix its story, stressing that preparation for the handover is happening legally despite the bad press from news outlets.
A special Constitutional Court session in Harare will honor him upon departure. While fans credit him with keeping the courts stable, detractors remember his term for politically charged rulings that frequently sided with the administration. Eyes turn to the upcoming vacancy to see who takes over the heavy gavel in Zimbabwe.
This exit matches section 186(1) of the constitution, which forces judges out at seventy unless they grab one five-year extension. Malaba reached that milestone in 2021, prompting Zanu PF to controversially patch the laws. That edit allowed him to stay until seventy-five, a play which opposition groups claimed was rigged to maintain his influence.
Legal bosses threw shade at reports suggesting Malaba ignored mandatory leave. They stated that taking breaks is optional, meaning it is wrong to label his work habits as a refusal. The agency demanded the publication fix its story, stressing that preparation for the handover is happening legally despite the bad press from news outlets.
A special Constitutional Court session in Harare will honor him upon departure. While fans credit him with keeping the courts stable, detractors remember his term for politically charged rulings that frequently sided with the administration. Eyes turn to the upcoming vacancy to see who takes over the heavy gavel in Zimbabwe.
