News about Zimbabwe that you can use
United States district judge Andre Davis who was part of an International Bar Association delegation that visited Zimbabwe in 2001 described Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa as bright and gracious but added that he was a “liar of extraordinary ability”.
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Both President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai rewarded loyalty over competence for their cabinet picks according to political analyst John Makumbe.
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Judge President Godfrey Chidyausiku was sworn in as Zimbabwe’s acting Chief Justice on 13 March 2001 pending the retirement of Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay who had been forced to step down but had reached an amicable agreement with the government.
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Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe told United States ambassador James McGhee less than a month after joining the inclusive government that they were dealing with a “crazy” man meaning President Robert Mugabe.
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France said that although it welcomed the inclusive government it would remain vigilant for any signs of backsliding or recalcitrance on the part of President Robert Mugabe.
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Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay got more than expected, according to his lawyer, when the government agreed to maintain his privileges and not to pressurise other judges to resign.
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Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay who had been asked to take four months leave before retiring from the bench changed his mind and decided to stay on but Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa said the government was paying Gubbay off which meant that his retirement would be effective immediately.
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Supreme Court judges, including Nicholas McNally, who were under pressure to resign, decided to stick it out.
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Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa forced another judge Nicholas McNally to retire saying there would be an ugly confrontation if he declined.
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Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa announced that Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay had taken early retirement and would take four months leave but Gubbay said he was mot leaving of his own free will.
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