Zimbabwean jurist Justice Moses Hungwe Chinhengo, a respected legal mind who served on the benches of several Southern African nations, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 70.
Details of his death are still unclear, but a family member close to Nehanda Radio confirmed that he had been suffering from cancer for a long time.Justice Chinhengo was widely respected across Southern Africa for his legal acumen and principled approach to the law. He was described by colleagues as a gentleman committed to fairness and justice throughout his judicial career.
Prominent lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu paid tribute to him, calling him “a keen legal mind, jurist, and true gentleman” who “always tried to do the right thing.”
Mpofu added that Chinhengo remained active in legal discussions until his final days and had encouraged him to practise in Botswana and Namibia.
“Justice Moses Hungwe Chinhengo has rested. A keen legal mind, jurist, and true gentleman, he always tried to do the right thing,” Mpofu stated.
“We frequently exchanged notes and discussed topical cases; he remained at the top of his game until his last breath. He was insistent that I enrol in Botswana and Namibia and take on a few cases there.
