Story by Courage Bushe
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has expanded the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) to Zvishavane and Mberengwa, marking another milestone in Zimbabwe’s drive to modernise the justice delivery system through digital technology.
The latest rollout extends electronic case management services to magistrates’ courts in the Midlands Province, replacing paper-based processes with a digital platform designed to improve efficiency, transparency and access to justice.
Residents welcomed the initiative, saying it will simplify court procedures and make judicial services more accessible.
“If the system is fully digitalised, information will be securely managed, making it easier for people, including the elderly in our rural communities, to access justice. This will improve judicial service delivery,” said one resident.
Another resident said the platform would reduce the costs associated with accessing court services.
“This will minimise travelling costs because many interactions with the courts can now be conducted using a mobile phone. The initiative will improve efficiency for all stakeholders, and I welcome the e-filing process.”
Judicial Service Commission Secretary, Dr Walter Chikwanha said the rollout forms part of the Government’s broader e-governance agenda to strengthen accountability and efficiency in the justice sector.
“We have engaged various stakeholders in the justice sector today, including traditional leaders and members of the public, to raise awareness and prepare them for training. The digitalisation of the courts is in line with the Government’s e-governance programme, which seeks to ensure that courts are accountable, transparent and efficient.”
The Integrated Electronic Case Management System is expected to accelerate court processes, reduce case backlogs, strengthen the security of court records and improve access to justice through the adoption of digital technologies.
