Story by Fungai Jachi
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) says the swearing-in of six new Labour Court Judges is part of efforts to strengthen the judiciary’s capacity to handle the increasing number of labour disputes in the country.
The swearing-in ceremony, held this Friday, marks a significant step towards addressing the growing number of labour-related cases, in line with efforts to strengthen the justice delivery system.
Judicial Service Commission Secretary, Mr Walter Chikwanha, said the appointment of additional judges reflects the Commission’s commitment to ensuring efficient service delivery within the justice sector.
“As a Commission, we want to ensure that everyone has access to the different courts and that their matters are dealt with timeously. The swearing-in of these judges aims to bring confidence to the public that there are enough judges to handle the cases brought before the labour court,” he said.
The new judges pledged to do their best to execute their new mandate.
“I am happy to have been given this opportunity, and I am going to do my best in dealing with the labour matters,” said Honourable Bianca Makwande.
“It is an honour and a big task but I will do all I can to execute this new duty,” said Honourable Evidence Gonesi.
“I want to thank the appointing authority for trusting me with this task,” said Honourable Clever Tsikwa.
“I have experience in the labour field, and I am sure it will come in handy in the execution of my duties,” said Honourable Rodin Mzyece.
Garudzo Ziyadhuma, Clever Garikai Tsikwa, Bianca Makwande, Motion Jaravani, Evidence Gonesi, and Rodin Mzyece are the new Labour Court judges.
The JSC has taken a deliberate stance to put in strategies that will enhance access to justice, and these include the decentralisation of courts, including the Magistrates Court, with plans underway to also decentralise the Labour Court.
