Zimbabwe's High Court has overturned the rape conviction of a man who previously worked as a manager at Old Mutual, Herald.co.zw reported on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
The ruling, issued by the High Court, sets aside the earlier conviction against the former manager. Herald.co.zw did not provide further details of the case in its report.
The decision places the matter back within Zimbabwe's higher court system, which has the authority to review and set aside convictions handed down by lower courts. According to Herald.co.zw, the High Court's action formally quashes the conviction.
The report did not state the grounds on which the High Court reached its decision, nor did it indicate whether a retrial has been ordered or whether the former manager remains in custody or has been released.
Old Mutual is one of the largest financial services groups operating in Zimbabwe and across southern Africa. The report identifies the man only by his former role at the company and does not name him.
What to watch next: whether Zimbabwean authorities announce a retrial or further legal steps following the High Court's decision.
