Second 'Fake' Zim Lawyer Nabbed

Meshack Nyakaswa. PIC. INNOCENT SELATHLWA
Meshack Nyakaswa. PIC. INNOCENT SELATHLWA

In an effort to clear courtrooms of unqualified attorneys and fake lawyers, last Tuesday the police nabbed Meshack Nyakaswa, 42, a Zimbabwean who has allegedly been masquerading as a legal practitioner.

Nyakaswa allegedly collected money from unsuspecting clients who had sought legal representation.

Last October, the police also arrested another Zimbabwean, a former soldier called Limukani Moyo for a similar offence whose case is ongoing at the Village Magistrate’s Court.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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