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Morning Docket: 01.03.24 – Above the Law

Posted on 3rd January 2025 by TSA Press

(Photo
by
Drew
Angerer/Getty
Images)

*
Judicial
Conference
ends
Thomas
probe
with
a
shrug.
[Law360]

*
Sixth
Circuit
strikes
down
net
neutrality
rules
because
offering
data
via
telecommunications
is
not
telecommunications…
reasons.
[Reuters]

*
Legal
complaint
as
publishing
platform?
[Axios]

*
“JFK’s
Grandson
Pretends
He’s
Justin
Baldoni’s
Lawyer
in
Bizarre
Stunt.”
Guys,
we
might
be
in
the
late
Hapsburg
period
of
the
Kennedy
dynasty.
[Daily
Beast]

*
Chamber
of
Commerce
argues
that
the
First
Amendment
requires
compelling
employees
to
listen
to
speech
they
don’t
agree
with.
[Bloomberg
Law
News]

*
Judge’s
suicide
follows
governor’s
denial
of
the
judge’s
request
to
resign
to
circumvent
his
electoral
loss.
[Daily
Report]

Siya Kolisi’s heart-warming family getaway in Zimbabwe

Posted on 3rd January 2025 by TSA Press

In
a
heart-warming
display
of
family
bonding,
Springbok
captain Siya
Kolisi has
taken
to
the
scenic
landscapes
of
Zimbabwe
for
a
holiday
getaway
with
his
children.

The
trip
comes
just
a
few
months
after
the
South
African
rugby
star
amicably parted
ways with
his
wife, Rachel
Kolisi,
marking
a
new
chapter
in
his
life.

Documenting
their
adventures,
Siya
shared,
on
Instagram,
a
series
of
joyful
moments
with
his
biological
children,
Nicholas
Siyamthanda
and
Keziah
and
hisadopted
half-siblings,
Liyema
and
Liphelo,
showcasing
the
essence
of
togetherness.

The
stunning
backdrop
of
Victoria
Falls
served
as
a
spectacular
starting
point
for
their
trip,
where
the
family
enjoyed
splashing
around
in
the
river,
making
unforgettable
memories
in
one
of
Africa’s
most
iconic
natural
wonders.

From
exhilarating
helicopter
rides
soaring
above
the
breathtaking
scenery
to
the
nostalgic
charm
of
train
excursions,
every
experience
was
filled
with
laughter
and
excitement.

A
highlight
of
the
holiday
was
a
thrilling
night-time
safari
drive,
where
the
family,
armed
with
eager
anticipation,
witnessed
the
enchanting
nocturnal
wildlife
that
the
region
is
renowned
for.

This
getaway
represents
not
only
a
well-deserved
respite
for
Siya
after
a
demanding
rugby
season
but
also
the
first
vacation
he
has
taken
with
his
family
since
becoming
a
single
dad.

Siya’s
commitment
to
nurturing
his
family
during
this
transition
is
evident.

As
the
Kolisi
family
immerse
themselves
in
the
beauty
and
culture
of
Zimbabwe,
fans
and
followers
have
lauded
the
rugby
star
for
showcasing
the
joy
of
taking
family
time
seriously,
even
amidst
personal
challenges.

@mantsundu1
commented:
“Quality
time
with
the
kids
–
Keep
up
the
good
work.
Thanks
for
sharing
your
now
reality.
You
are
so
real👌🏽Somehow
for
me,
you
being
a
present
father
to
those
kids
means
a
lot.
The
last
slide
about
God
is
beautiful.
God
has
it
already
figured
out.
We
surrender
all
to
Him.”

@tytybrown25
wrote:
“This
man
is
really
a
good
dad
and
human
I
❤️him.”

@athindyali
said:
“You
are
a
true
inspiration
mhlobam,
may
God
give
you
renewal
in
strength,
grace
and
love
in
this
new
year.
We
are
proud.”

Zimbabwe’s blueberry exports: Growers complain of minimal govt support

Posted on 3rd January 2025 by TSA Press

3.1.2025

4:31

by
France
24

Zimbabwe’s
blueberry
exports
are
positioning
the
country
as
one
of
the
top
growers
in
Africa,
making
over
$100
million
annually
in
export
revenue.

<br />

But
over
20
years
after
repossessing
land,
local
Black
farmers
have
found
it
tough
to
enter
the
capital
intensive
blueberries
sector.
There
are
only
22
farmers
growing
blueberries
and
a
handful
indigenous
farmers.
Major
barriers
to
entry
include
investment
of
up
to
$80
000
to
grow
the
crop
per
hectare
as
FRANCE
24’s
Nyasha
Chingoyo
reports.

Post
published
in:

Business

UN Hails Zimbabwe’s Death Penalty Abolition

Posted on 3rd January 2025 by TSA Press

3.1.2025

4:29

by
Staff
Reporter

The
United
Nations
on
Thursday
welcomed
Zimbabwe’s
abolition
of
the
death
penalty,
and
called
on
other
countries
to
do
likewise,
or
to
at
least
impose
a
moratorium
on
capital
punishment.

Zimbabwean
President
Emmerson
Mnangagwa
on
Tuesday
signed
into
law
an
act
that
will
commute
to
jail
time
the
sentences
of
about
60
prisoners
on
death
row.

There
has
been
a
moratorium
on
executions
in
the
southern
African
country
since
2005
although
courts
had
continued
to
hand
down
the
death
sentence
for
crimes
including
murder,
treason
and
terrorism.

“I
welcome
the
signing
by
the
president
of
Zimbabwe
of
a
law
officially
abolishing
the
death
penalty
in
the
country,”
UN
human
rights
chief
Volker
Turk
said
in
a
statement.

“The
death
penalty
is
profoundly
difficult
to
reconcile
with
human
dignity
and
the
fundamental
right
to
life.

“All
states
that
still
maintain
the
death
penalty
should
follow
Zimbabwe’s
example
and
abolish
it,
or
pending
its
abolition,
impose
a
moratorium
on
its
use.”

Zimbabwe’s
Death
Penalty
Abolition
Act
says
courts
can
no
longer
deliver
a
sentence
of
capital
punishment
and
any
existing
death
sentences
must
be
commuted
to
prison
time.

However,
one
provision
says
the
abolition
of
the
death
penalty
may
be
lifted
during
a
state
of
emergency.

Turk
said:
“I
call
on
the
government
of
Zimbabwe
to
take
a
further
step
on
this
commendable
path
by
removing
the
provision
allowing
for
reinstatement
of
the
penalty
during
states
of
public
emergency.”

Mnangagwa
has
been
a
vocal
opponent
of
capital
punishment
since
he
was
sentenced
to
death
in
the
1960s
for
blowing
up
a
train
during
the
guerrilla
war
for
independence.
The
sentence
was
later
commuted.

Source:

UN
Hails
Zimbabwe’s
Death
Penalty
Abolition

|
Barron’s

Post
published
in:

Featured

Detectives Nab Armed Robbers Following Dramatic Chase In Central Harare

Posted on 3rd January 2025 by TSA Press

ZRP
spokesperson
Commissioner
Paul
Nyathi
said
the
suspects
are
connected
to
multiple
armed
robbery
incidents
that
took
place
in
and
around
Harare
between
December
21
and
December
29,
2024.

The
arrested
suspects
have
been
identified
as
Mufaro
Mupandira,
29,
and
Brandon
Chitiyo,
21.
A
third
suspect,
Fidelis
Muchemwa,
remains
at
large.

Below
is
a
statement
issued
by
Commissioner
Nyathi
on
Thursday,
January
2,
2025:

ARREST
OF
TWO
SUSPECTS
FOR
ROBBERY
OF
MOTOR
VEHICLES

The
Zimbabwe
Republic
Police
confirms
the
arrest
of
Mufaro
Mupandira
(29)
and
Brandon
Chitiyo
(21)
in
connection
with
a
spate
of
robbery
cases
which
occurred
in
and
around
Harare
between
21st
and
29th
December
2024.

The
suspects
targeted
taxis
and
private
vehicles
after
posing
as
genuine
passengers.

On
29th
December
2024,
detectives
from
the
CID
Vehicle
Theft
Squad
received
information
which
linked
the
suspects
to
the
robbery
cases.

The
detectives
made
a
follow-up
and
tracked
the
suspects,
leading
to
their
arrest
at
the
corner
of
Kenneth
Kaunda
and
Angwa
Street,
Harare
Central
Business
District,
following
a
high-speed
chase
from
Sam
Nujoma
Bus
Terminus.

The
arrest
led
to
the
recovery
of
a
Mazda
Familia
vehicle,
registration
number
AGH
5691
which
was
stolen
at
Golf
Club,
Beatrice
on
29th
December
2024
after
the
suspects
had
hired
the
driver
from
Boka
area,
Harare.
The
vehicle
was
being
used
by
the
suspects
as
a
getaway
vehicle.

Subsequently,
the
suspects
led
the
detectives
to
Coventry
Road,
Harare
where
they
claimed
to
have
hidden
machetes
which
they
used
in
the
commission
of
robberies.
However,
upon
arrival
at
the
scene,
the
suspects
attempted
to
escape
and
were
both
shot
on
the
legs.

The
suspects
are
being
linked
to
four
cases
of
robbery
of
motor
vehicles,
including
a
robbery
incident
which
occurred
on
21st
December
2024
in
which
a
Honda
Fit
vehicle,
AFM
9236,
a
cellphone
and
USD
17.00
were
stolen
in
Chitungwiza
after
the
suspects
hired
the
vehicle
from
Murisa
Business
Centre
to
Besa
Village,
Seke.

Further,
the
suspects
are
clearing
a
case
of
robbery
which
occurred
on
22nd
December
2024
in
Domboshava
where
a
Honda
Fit
taxi,
registration
number
AEL
7871,
USD
39.00
and
a
cellphone
were
stolen
after
the
suspects
posed
as
genuine
passengers
who
were
travelling
to
Ngomakurira
Business
Centre,
Domboshava.
Along
the
way,
the
taxi
driver
was
attacked
and
later
dumped
at
Chabwino
Farm,
Juru.

The
suspects’
accomplice,
Fidelis
Muchemwa
is
on
the
run.
Anyone
with
information
which
may
lead
to
the
arrest
of
the
suspect
to
contact
National
Complaints
Desk
on
(0242)
703631
or
WhatsApp
on
0712
800
197
or
report
at
any
nearest
Police
Station.