A new High Court is being built because two provinces are completely swamped with cases. Chief Justice Luke Malaba revealed plans to establish a High Court seat in Kwekwe, citing excessively high caseloads in the Midlands and Masvingo provinces. The move aims to relieve pressure on the Bulawayo High Court and address a rising number of serious criminal offenses in the region.
Construction on the Kwekwe complex, featuring four courtrooms and multiple offices, is advancing. Work currently focuses on interior finishings, with commissioning expected soon. Malaba confirmed this would become the sixth High Court seat, directly tackling workload challenges. He acknowledged that some High Court operations currently share magistrates' court facilities, but standalone constructions remain a future goal.
Progress on other new courthouses, like those in Mabvuku Tafara and Beitbridge, was also noted. The decision follows reported caseload statistics, with Masvingo handling an immense volume of cases and the Midlands processing thousands. The expansion is framed as a necessary step for sustainable judicial service.
Construction on the Kwekwe complex, featuring four courtrooms and multiple offices, is advancing. Work currently focuses on interior finishings, with commissioning expected soon. Malaba confirmed this would become the sixth High Court seat, directly tackling workload challenges. He acknowledged that some High Court operations currently share magistrates' court facilities, but standalone constructions remain a future goal.
Progress on other new courthouses, like those in Mabvuku Tafara and Beitbridge, was also noted. The decision follows reported caseload statistics, with Masvingo handling an immense volume of cases and the Midlands processing thousands. The expansion is framed as a necessary step for sustainable judicial service.
