Senior ReporterZIMBABWEANS should emulate the life of Supreme Court judge Felicia Chatukuta, who served with humility and demonstrated thoroughness in the execution of her duties, President Mnangagwa has said.Justice Chatukuta died on November 22 due to cardiac arrest.She was 63.In his condolence message yesterday, President Mnangagwa described the Supreme Court judge as an individual who distinguished herself through hard work and integrity.The President also accorded Justice Chatukuta a State assisted funeral in recognition of her contribution to the nation.“I learnt with profound sadness of the passing on of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Felicia Chatukuta, a distinguished daughter of the nation and stalwart of the Zimbabwean judiciary,” President Mnangagwa said.Justice Chatukuta, whose career in the legal fraternity spanned four decades, exemplified an unquestionable dedication to upholding the rule of law.President Mnangagwa said her unwavering commitment to the justice delivery system has left an indelible mark on the nation.He added that Justice Chatukuta’s qualities of honesty and commitment saw her rise through the ranks.“From her early days as a young legal practitioner soon after earning her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Zimbabwe in 1985, Justice Chatukuta demonstrated her dedication to the learned profession through working as a public prosecutor and later as a part-time lecturer at her alma mater, the University of Zimbabwe,” President Mnangagwa said.He said Justice Chatukuta also served as a director at the Legal Aid Directorate and continued on the legal path with dedication, honesty and commitment.“These qualities saw her being elevated to the bench on the 29th of August 2005, when she was appointed a judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe.“Justice Chatukuta served as a High Court judge for 16 years, distinguishing herself through hard work and utmost integrity until her elevation to the Supreme Court bench on the 3rd of June 2021,” said President Mnangagwa.The appointment was in recognition of her high professional and ethical standards of conduct, legal expertise and invaluable contribution to the justice delivery system in Zimbabwe.President Mnangagwa also said Justice Chatukuta’s death was a significant loss to the judiciary service, and that her legacy will serve as an inspiration for future generations.He added that despite the lofty appointments, Justice Chatukuta served with humility and a demonstrated thoroughness in the execution of her duties, traits that are worth emulating, not only by those serving in the legal fraternity, but all Zimbabweans.“In recognition of her significant contribution to the nation, I have directed that she be accorded a State assisted funeral.“May I, on behalf of the ruling party ZANU PF, the Government of Zimbabwe, my family and indeed on my own behalf, express my deepest condolences to the Chatukuta family over this painful loss.“May the family take comfort in the knowledge that the entire nation of Zimbabwe joins them in mourning the late Justice Chatukuta,” the President said. ZIMBABWEANS should emulate the life of Supreme Court judge Felicia Chatukuta, who served with humility and demonstrated thoroughness in the execution of her duties, President Mnangagwa has said. Justice Chatukuta died on November 22 due to cardiac arrest.
In his condolence message yesterday, President Mnangagwa described the Supreme Court judge as an individual who distinguished herself through hard work and integrity. The President also accorded Justice Chatukuta a State assisted funeral in recognition of her contribution to the nation. “I learnt with profound sadness of the passing on of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Felicia Chatukuta, a distinguished daughter of the nation and stalwart of the Zimbabwean judiciary,” President Mnangagwa said.
Justice Chatukuta, whose career in the legal fraternity spanned four decades, exemplified an unquestionable dedication to upholding the rule of law. President Mnangagwa said her unwavering commitment to the justice delivery system has left an indelible mark on the nation. He added that Justice Chatukuta’s qualities of honesty and commitment saw her rise through the ranks. “From her early days as a young legal practitioner soon after earning her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Zimbabwe in 1985, Justice Chatukuta demonstrated her dedication to the learned profession through working as a public prosecutor and later as a part-time lecturer at her alma mater, the University of Zimbabwe,” President Mnangagwa said.
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