Chiweshe’s judge ‘protection’ policy stalls land cases

An “administrative” decision by Judge President (JP) Justice George Chiweshe that he presides over all land cases has impacted negatively on outstanding matters, prejudicing indigenous people disputing the expropriation of their farms, NewsDay has heard.

Insiders claim Chiweshe is arguing he wants to “protect” judges from “abuse by politicians”.

“It is being argued that the emotive land issue might be used against the judiciary in the run-up to the elections next year,” NewsDay heard.

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