Sternford Moyo, a distinguished figure in Zimbabwean legal circles, passed away this morning following a brief illness. Moyo, renowned as a senior partner and chairman at Harare-based law firm Scanlen and Holderness, was esteemed domestically and internationally for his legal prowess and leadership.

After joining Scanlen in 1981 upon graduating with honors from the University of Zimbabwe, Moyo held prominent positions in numerous corporate boards, significantly impacting mining, commercial, and corporate law.

Moyo, a trailblazer in his field, made history as the first African President of the International Bar Association (IBA) since its founding in 1947. Throughout his career, he held various key roles within the IBA, including council member, management board member, and co-chair of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute. Additionally, he served as a trustee for several entities established by the IBA.

In the corporate sphere, Moyo held chairman positions at Delta Corporation, Schweppes Zimbabwe Ltd, and Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe Ltd, among others. His steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law was recognized with his admission as a Freeman of the City of London in 2022.

Moyo’s impact extended beyond corporate and legal realms; he contributed significantly to legal education, teaching corporate, commercial, and constitutional law, and participating in the University of Oxford’s Media Law Advocates training program. His legacy is further characterized by his dedication to fostering democratic and constitutional development in Zimbabwe.

In other news – J’Something lays his grandmother to rest

J’Something recently shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram account, reflecting on the challenges of the past weeks, particularly the passing of his grandmother. Reflecting on the turbulent period, the South African musician acknowledged the difficulty of bidding farewell to his grandmother. Despite the emotional strain, he expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support he and his family received during this time.

“Not all days are alike, in fact, none are the same. We’ve navigated through some intense moments in recent weeks, including the difficult task of laying our gran to rest, which has been incredibly tough,” he wrote. Read More