High Court Corruption and Economic Crimes Division - 2025 July

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Citation	Judgment date
July 2025
Republic vs Peter Mdegela and Another (Economic Case No. 12012 of 2025) [2025] TZHCCED 27 (28 July 2025) Court acquits first accused due to prosecution's failure to prove trafficking charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Criminal Law – Trafficking in narcotics – Burden of proof – Chain of custody – Prolonged pre-trial detention – Acquittal.	28 July 2025
Republic vs Ngamba Mtopa Ngamba and Another (Economic Case No. 5562 of 2025) [2025] TZHCCED 26 (25 July 2025) Prosecution failed to prove narcotic trafficking due to unreliable evidence and procedural missteps, leading to acquittal. Criminal law - Trafficking in narcotic drugs - Burden of proof - Chain of custody of evidence	25 July 2025
Republic vs Said Rashid Mgoha and George David Mwakang'ata (Economic Case No. 12 of 2023) [2025] TZHCCED 25 (10 July 2025) Court ruled a chemist competent to tender drug exhibits, dismissing seizing officer exclusivity under PGO. Criminal procedure – competency of witnesses – tendering of exhibits – relevance of police general orders versus legal competence under evidence law.	10 July 2025