Zimbabwe’s High Court overturns the disciplinary conviction of a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) constable after finding the trial was not fair. The court sets aside the conviction and sentence of Constable Edson Chitembetembe, ruling that he was denied a fair hearing during the disciplinary proceedings. According to the court, prosecutors repeatedly changed the factual basis of the case against him as the matter progressed, which affected the fairness of the trial process. Justice Joel Mambara delivers the ruling, concluding that the alterations undermined the constable’s ability to respond to the allegations consistently and effectively. Both outlets report the same outcome and reasoning: the disciplinary finding cannot stand because the proceedings did not meet the standards required for a fair hearing. The decision effectively nullifies the prior disciplinary conviction and sentence, restoring the case to a status consistent with the court’s order.