The remains of the late Director of Prosecutions of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Calvin T. Mantsebo Esq., has today Saturday 12th April, 2025, been laid to rest in his hometown in Mantwebo Village, Gutu, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. The solemn burial ceremony was attended by family members, friends, and colleagues who gathered to pay their final respects to a man widely revered for his brilliant legal mind, unwavering integrity, and steadfast commitment to justice.
Mr. Mantsebo passed away on 30th March, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, having diligently served the ACC for over a decade. Until his passing, he headed the Commission’s Prosecutions Department with unmatched professionalism, calmness, and legal brilliance, attributes that earned him respect both locally and internationally.
The repatriation of his remains to Zimbabwe was facilitated with the full support of the ACC, which was committed to ensuring a befitting farewell for one of its finest legal minds. The Commission was represented at the burial by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie and Senior Prosecutor Kenneth Conteh Esq., who travelled to Zimbabwe to stand in solidarity with the bereaved family. Their presence symbolized the deep sense of fraternity and respect Mr. Mantsebo inspired among his colleagues.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Mr. Mantsebo held a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Dundee and had a rich professional career spanning both public service and private practice. He served as Principal Law Officer in Zimbabwe’s Attorney-General’s Office from 1985 to 1993, and later as Managing Partner in private practice for over a decade. His sterling record saw him shortlisted for the position of Prosecutor-General of Zimbabwe in 2018, an affirmation of his eminent stature in the legal profession.
In Sierra Leone, he became a pivotal force within the ACC’s prosecutorial machinery contributing significantly to several high-profile corruption cases, leading critical reforms and shaping the country's anti-graft jurisprudence.
Beyond his skill as a prosecutor, Mr. Mantsebo was admired as a mentor, a counselor, and a strong advocate for the rule of law. His humility, sharp intellect, and empathy left a lasting impression on colleagues and all those who were privileged to cross paths with him.
At the moving funeral service, tributes poured in from all quarters, highlighting his enduring legacy not only in Sierra Leone’s justice system but across the African continent as a champion of transparency and accountability. His life was one of service, principle, and profound impact.
The ACC mourns the loss of a colleague, a friend, and a national and continental icon of legal excellence. His legacy will remain etched in the Commission’s history and in the hearts of all who continue the noble fight against corruption.
May the soul of Calvin T. Mantsebo, Esq., rest in perfect peace.
