The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Monday swore in five new commissioners to replace members whose six-year constitutional terms expired in May 2026.
Speaking to the media after the swearing-in ceremony, JSC Secretary Walter Chikwanha said the appointments were made in line with the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which provides that commissioners serve a six-year term.
“The commissioners who had been serving completed their terms of office in May 2026, making it necessary for them to be replaced,” said Chikwanha.
He said the new commissioners represent various sectors as prescribed by the Constitution, including three legal practitioners nominated by the Law Society of Zimbabwe, a representative of the public, an accountant, a human resources representative, a representative from academia, and a judge nominated by members of the judiciary.
Chikwanha said the appointments ensure the Commission maintains the quorum required to carry out its constitutional mandate.
He explained that the commissioners are responsible for advising the Government on the administration of justice, overseeing employment matters relating to members of the Judicial Service, including judges, magistrates and non-judicial staff, and handling disciplinary matters within the Judicial Service.
“The Commission also sets policy on how the Judicial Service should function and how the courts should play their role in the administration of justice in Zimbabwe,” he said.
The five commissioners took the oath of office before assuming their constitutional
