Malaba Defends Judicial Independence

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Chief Justice Luke Malaba rejected claims that Zimbabwe’s judiciary is captured. He insisted that courts operate independently and serve all citizens equally. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year, he said justice is a public good grounded in constitutional values of inclusivity, accountability, and equality before the law. Malaba said judicial reforms must remove barriers to access and be judged by their impact on ordinary litigants.