The Law Society of Zimbabwe placed Sande Legal Practice in Harare under curatorship, effective August 8, 2025, due to disciplinary concerns arising from ongoing allegations of professional misconduct against the firm’s head, Jacqueline Sande. This step, according to reputable reports, follows her court appearance in connection with accusations of defrauding Leonard Mukumba, the Inter Africa boss, of US$87,210 in a property transaction that failed to materialize as contracted.

Timeline of Events

  • January 23, 2025: Leonard Mukumba paid US$85,000 for a residential stand in Waterfalls, Harare, and US$2,210 for transfer fees to Jacqueline Sande, who was representing the seller.

  • Following payment: Sande was expected to facilitate the property transfer but failed to do so.

  • Subsequent months: Mukumba pressed Sande for a refund, but she allegedly became evasive.

  • August 8, 2025: The Law Society of Zimbabwe placed Sande Legal Practice under curatorship.

  • August 2025: Jacqueline Sande appeared in court facing fraud charges related to the property deal.

  • August 25, 2025: The court date for further proceedings in the case.

Court documents and reports indicate that the total amount of US$87,210 remains unrecovered, and investigations are ongoing. Jacqueline Sande is currently out on bail while the legal process continues.

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