Minister Garwe barred from pursuing Muroyi chieftainship dispute until he pays costs, withdraws letter

The High Court of Zimbabwe has barred Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe from pursuing a legal challenge regarding the Muroyi chieftainship dispute. The restriction will remain in place until the minister settles more than US$4,700 in outstanding legal costs and officially withdraws a disputed letter he previously issued.

The letter in question had directed actions concerning the chieftainship process. The court's ruling ties the minister's continued participation in the legal dispute directly to his compliance with the financial penalties and the retraction of his administrative directive.