Supreme Court of Zimbabwe | |
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17°49′32″S 31°03′08″E / 17.8256°S 31.0523°E | |
Established | 18 April 1980[1] |
Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
Coordinates | 17°49′32″S 31°03′08″E / 17.8256°S 31.0523°E |
Composition method | Presidential nomination with Judicial Service Commission confirmation |
Authorised by | Constitution of Zimbabwe |
Website | www |
Chief Justice of Zimbabwe | |
Currently | Vacant |
Since | 15 May 2021 |
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe is the highest court and final court of appeal in Zimbabwe.
The judiciary is headed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who, like the other justices, is appointed by the President on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. It has original jurisdiction over alleged violations of fundamental rights guaranteed in the constitution and appellate jurisdiction over other matters.
The Supreme Court is separate from the High Court of Zimbabwe.