Zimbabwe: Justice Gwaunza Makes History As New Chief Justice

Author: Elia NtaliPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Zimbabwe

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as Zimbabwe's new Chief Justice, effective from May 15, 2026. Gwaunza succeeds Luke Malaba, who retired at the age of 75. Her extensive judicial experience and service as Deputy Chief Justice since March 29, 2018, were highlighted as qualifications for the role. Concurrently, Constitutional Court judge Paddington Garwe has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Justice.

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