WATCH LIVE: Three Zimbabwe Supreme Court Judges Under Investigation

WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe reveals details of the investigation into bribery allegations against three Zimbabwean judges:

• Three Supreme Court judges are under investigation:

  • Justice George Chiweshe (primary intermediary)

  • Justice Samuel Kudya

  • Justice Tendai Uchena

• What they are accused of:

  • Soliciting bribes (cash, car sale proceeds, gold mine investment) between 2021–2024

  • Criminal abuse of duty and gross misconduct under Zimbabwe’s Constitution and criminal law

• The case: They sat on the panel that dismissed Dr. Munyaradzi Kereke’s criminal appeal on May 31, 2024, sending him back to prison.

Kereke’s Formal Complaint

• Kereke submitted a 115-page report to the President and Chief Justice.

• He asks that the judges be investigated without fear, face due process, and resign if wise.

• He is not seeking to overturn his conviction – he has already served his full 10-year sentence.

JSC’s Official Response (June 26, 2026)

• The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) acknowledged receipt of the complaint.

• The Chief Justice is now “seized with the matter” (has taken official notice).

• They gave no timeline – only said Kereke will hear back “in due course.”

What Happens Next (Possible Scenarios)

• Scenario A – Full Investigation: JSC reviews, possibly refers to a tribunal, judges may be suspended, and Parliament could vote on removal.

• Scenario B – No Action/Dismissal: Complaint may be quietly shelved due to political sensitivity (implicates powerful figures like Grace Mugabe) and Kereke’s own credibility issues (he is a convicted rapist).

• Scenario C – Judicial Response: Accused judges may publicly deny or sue Kereke for defamation.

• Scenario D – International Pressure: The UK or US may cite this as evidence of systemic corruption.

Key Unanswered Questions

• Will the JSC investigate its own senior members?

• Will President Mnangagwa act against judges he appointed?

• Will the judges respond publicly?

• Will international bodies intervene?

Bottom Line

• The JSC letter is only an acknowledgment – not a launch of investigation.

• The outcome is highly uncertain, and delays are likely. For Kereke, waiting “in due course” may be another long test of patience.

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