Zimbabwe: High Court Delivers Landmark Ruling, Blocks Local Govt Minister, Moyo From Interfering With Municipalities

Zimbabwe High Court Delivers Blocks Local Govt Minister Moyo From Interfering With Municipalities NewZimbabweCom: Zimbabwe

In a landmark ruling handed down recently, the judge said separation of powers was crucial, adding that the minister cannot be allowed to run the ministerial and municipal roles at once.

"Without conforming to the principles of legality, the power conferred by s314 cannot be exercised in a constitutional democracy. She said the whole purpose for devolution was premised on bringing power to the people by way of cascading governance through the tires of government. The landmark ruling follows a court application by the Combined Harare Residents Association, Borrowdale Residents and Ratepayers Association, Clever Rambanapasi, Ian Makone and Elvis Ruzani against Moyo through their lawyer Tendai Biti.

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