Prosecutor General Hails Retiring Chief Justice Malaba as “Titan of Jurisprudence
“Prosecutor General Loice Matanda‑Moyo pays tribute to retiring Chief Justice Luke Malaba, lauding him as a ‘titan of jurisprudence’ who modernised Zimbabwe’s judiciary through reforms like the IECMS and leaves a lasting legacy of integrity and innovation.”
Dumisani Ndlovu 
HARARE – Prosecutor General Hon. has paid glowing tribute to retiring Chief Justice , describing him as a “titan of jurisprudence” whose leadership transformed Zimbabwe’s justice delivery system.
Speaking during a special sitting of the Constitutional Court held in honour of Chief Justice Malaba on Wednesday, Hon. Matanda-Moyo commended the outgoing jurist for his immense contribution to the legal fraternity and the administration of justice in Zimbabwe.
She praised Chief Justice Malaba for spearheading key judicial reforms, particularly championing the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), which modernised court operations and improved access to justice across the country.
“The IECMS made access to justice possible on the go and revolutionised court processes nationwide,” Hon. Matanda-Moyo said.
She further described Chief Justice Malaba as a “living repository of the law” whose tenure at the helm of the judiciary was marked by discipline, innovation and an uncompromising stance against corruption.
Hon. Matanda-Moyo said the retiring Chief Justice leaves behind a lasting legacy that raised standards of integrity and efficiency within Zimbabwe’s justice delivery system.
“He leaves the bench with the respect of the entire legal fraternity and an indelible legacy of discipline, zero tolerance to corruption, innovation and justice,” she said.
Chief Justice Malaba retires after more than four decades of service to the country, having begun his legal career as a prosecutor in 1981 before rising through the ranks to become Chief Justice in March 2017.
His retirement marks the end of a distinguished judicial career that saw him preside over some of the country’s most significant constitutional and legal developments.
