PROSECUTOR General (PG) Johannes Tomana

Suspended Prosecutor-General (PG) Tomana, Sued By Zimbabwe Farmers’ Development Co (ZFDC) Over US$120 000 debt.

Posted on August 5, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

It never rains, but pours for suspended Prosecutor-General (PG) Johannes Tomana, who has now been taken to the High Court by the Zimbabwe Farmers’ Development Company (ZFDC) over a $120 000 debt. Tomana is currently facing several charges of criminal abuse of office at the Harare Magistrates’ Court. ZFDC last month filed summons against Tomana seeking to recover $121 048,30, which he allegedly failed to settle after acquiring farming equipment on credit in October 2010….

Tomana Granted US$2 000 Bail ,US$250 000 Surety & Strict Reporting Conditions, But Instead Goes Back To Cells

Posted on July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

There was drama at the Harare Magistrates’ Court yesterday when a lawyer representing suspended Prosecutor-General (PG) Johannes Tomana, Tazorora Musarurwa, exchanged harsh words with magistrate, Tendai Mahwe over the bail amount. Tomana appeared in court answering to five counts of criminal abuse of office following his decision to allegedly illegally withdraw charges against former legislator Bright Matonga, former Zupco boss, Charles Nherera, Beauty Basile and Patrick Mavros during his tenure of office. Tomana was…

Tomana Arrest: ‘People’s Democratic Party Condemns Abuse Of National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’

Posted on February 3, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) notes the arrest of the Prosecutor General (PG), Johannes Tomana on Monday and his appearance at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts on charges of abuse of office. While we are tempted to say the chickens are coming home to roost, we, however, must hasten to add that Tomana, as the head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), should show gratitude to the call by democratic forces in ensuring that the independence…

Zimbabwe’s Lack Of Political Will To Enforce Judicial Rulings Risks Collapsing Into Somalia Failed State Situation

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

FORMER High Court of Zimbabwe judge, Justice Moses Chinhengo, says the absence of political will to enforce judicial rulings and the law in general is a threat to the rule of law in the country, which could lead to an unfortunate situation where the country operates under either the rule of man or the rule by law. Such a development could result in the country degenerating into a failed state like Somalia. Chinhengo made the…

Beatrice Mtetwa Says (PG),Tomana, Is abusing His Authority In Order To Hound Her

Posted on October 31, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

PROMINENT human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has accused Prosecutor-General (PG), Johannes Tomana, of abusing his authority in order to hound her. Mtetwa was, in 2013, acquitted on allegations of obstructing police officers conducting a search at the residence of then Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s director of research, Thabani Mpofu. Tomana is now challenging the ruling before High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadza. Through his representative, Edmore Makoto, the PG asked Justice Mawadza to grant him…

PROSECUTOR GENERAL, ‘JOHANNES TOMANA’ JAILED 30 DAYS FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT’

Posted on October 28, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

PROSECUTOR General (PG) Johannes Tomana was Wednesday given a 30-day jail term for contempt of court after he defied court orders to issue certificates of private prosecution of Munyaradzi Kereke and Telecel’s Jane Mutasa. Tomana was jailed by a full Constitutional Court bench led by Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku. The sentence was, however, wholly suspended on condition that Tomana issues the private prosecution certificates to Francis Maramwidze and Telecel within 10 days, failure…