HARARE – Harare lawyer Fadzayi Mahere has lodged a formal complaint with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) against Advocate Joshua John Chirambwe, alleging sexual harassment through inappropriate WhatsApp messages.
Mahere claims Chirambwe, who is also a self-styled prophet, sent lascivious messages on a WhatsApp group, “Advocates of Zimbabwe,” under the pseudonym “Young Money.” She said similar behavior previously caused her to leave the group.
In her letter to LSZ Secretary Edward Mapara, Mahere expressed that such conduct undermines professionalism in the legal fraternity, citing violations of the Legal Practitioners (Code of Conduct) By-Laws, 2018. The messages reportedly also breach the LSZ’s Sexual Harassment Policy.
The Law Society has acknowledged the complaint, noting the allegations suggest Chirambwe may have failed to treat colleagues with respect, engaging in unwelcome and offensive sexual conduct. Chirambwe has been given 14 days to respond to the allegations.
Among other remarks, Chirambwe, a self-styled prophet, confessed he was “fond of” Mahere in a WhatsApp message that has since gone viral.
“You see… there is this woman I adore beyond words—let’s say I’m rather fond of Fadzi.
“And there is another lady in this group whose elegance could give royalty a run for their money. Her character? Sweet enough to make sugar, but how can I approach them?” he wrote in one of the messages.
