Before me, are two matters involving the same parties and based on the same facts. Case number LC/MS/REV/06/15 is the application for review whilst LC/MS/31/15 is the appeal. For the convenience of the court I have consolidated the judgments in these matters into one, whilst dealing with the application for review first and the appeal, thereafter. More
The appeal was lodged against the determination by the Group Chief Executive Officer to dismiss the Appellant from employment following herconviction on a charge of violating category C (v) of the Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980)Limited Code of Conduct that is “insolence towards a subordinate, colleague, superior or clients by act, words or demeanor.” More
On the 27th July 2023 this Court issued an order which struck off the roll applicant’s application for leave to appeal “as it was filed out of time.” On the 15th July 2024 applicant requested reasons for the order. More
This appeal arises out of the award by an arbitrator made in favour of the respondent.
The facts of this case are common cause. They are as follows. The appellant engaged respondent on a fixed term contract for the period 4 March to 4 August 2015 as a tobacco buyer. Three months into the contract on 7 June 2015 the appellant terminated the contract on the basis that there was no more tobacco to buy. The respondent referred the dispute to a labour officer and subsequently the parties appeared before an arbitrator. More
