Court throws out challenge to exchange control ammendments

THE High Court has dismissed an application by human rights lawyer Obert Shava, challenging the constitutionality of Statutory Instrument (SI) 127 of 2021 which imposes civil penalties on those found violating exchange control regulations.

Justice David Mangota refused to hear Shava’s case saying the application lacks locus standi, adding that it should be supported by bankers and forex dealers.

Shava, who was represented by Tonderai Bhatasara of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), cited President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and Attorney-General Prince Machaya as respondents.

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