Appellant appealed to this Court against his dismissal from employment by Respondent. The appeal was made in terms of section 92D of the Labour Act Chapter 28:01.
Respondent opposed the appeal. The grounds of appeal read thus,
1. The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee grossly erred and misdirected himself in making a finding that the Appellant was grossly inefficient in the performance of his duties in circumstances where the allegations were not supported by any of the evidence led in oral testimony.
2. The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee grossly erred and misdirected himself in shifting the burden of proof... More
This application was placed before me in Chambers as an unopposed application. On 26 October 2016, the applicant had filed a suit against the respondent, claiming the sum of US$ 25 000-00 for adultery damages. She claims that the respondent has been involved in an adulterous relationship with her husband and that their unlawful union resulted in the birth of a girl child out of wedlock, in March 2017. More
This is an urgent chamber application in which the applicant’s legal practitioner raised a preliminary point which needs to be determined before the Court can proceed to hear the preliminary points that the respondents raise. More
This is an urgent chamber application for an interdict directing the first and second respondents to restore the status quo ante at the first applicant’s place of business being number 9B Ridgeway South, Highlands, Harare, as well as prohibiting them from further interference with the terms and conditions stated in the second applicant’s operating licence. More
The plaintiff issued summons against the defendant claiming payment of US$16 175 740-72 for fees owed by the defendant for professional services at the defendant’s special instance and request in or around 2007. The amount was due and payable sometime around 3 April 2009. More
This matter came to me as an opposed application. It was an application in terms of Order 40 Rule 359 (8) of the High Court Rules, 1971. After reading documents filed of record and after hearing counsel, I dismissed the application with an award of costs on the ordinary scale. Below are the reasons for my decision. More
The plaintiff herein claims general damages for unlawful arrest, detention and assault by two police officers, the 3rd and 4th defendants. In particular, he seeks damages for shock, pain and suffering, and for contumely, unlawful arrest and detention, in the total sum of US$4,000. The defendants accept that the plaintiff was lawfully arrested, but deny that he was assaulted or otherwise maltreated. More
By an award dated the 28th February, 2014, the Arbitrator found that Respondent had been unfairly dismissed and ordered that she be reinstated to her position without loss of salary and benefits. In the event of reinstatement not being possible, Respondent was to be paid damages. More
Applicant is claiming from respondent payment of $255 689 400 for goods delivered to respondent. Applicant has averred that on 30 August 2005, following telephonic communication with one Bernard, respondent’s employee, it provided a quotation for 200 rolls of thermal shelf talkers and 1000 rolls of thermal computer labels. Orders were placed by the respondent as per the quotation. The 200 rolls of thermal shelf talkers and 1000 rolls of thermal computer labels were duly delivered to respondent on 5 September 2005 and received by the respondent’s employees. On 6 September 2005, a Mr Alan Pirie, the general manager of... More
On the 16th December 2022 at Harare Designated Agent G. Mudzengi issued a determination. He ordered appellant (employer) to reinstate respondent (employee) or pay her damages for loss of
employment. The employer then appealed the determination to this Court in terms of section 92D of the Labour Act Chapter 28:01. More
The only issue which stands for determination for now is whether the plaintiff is a legal persona and whether the plaintiff has locus standi in judicio. The plaintiff sued the defendant seeking recovery of US$60 500 being the sale proceeds of gold bullion. The defendant has denied liability and also challenged the plaintiff’s legal persona and locus standi. More
CHITAKUNYE AJA: This is an appeal against the whole judgment of the High Court (“the court a quo”) handed down on 15 June 2011wherein the court a quo granted an application for a declaratur that the saleand transfer of Stand 382 Good Hope Township to the appellant was null and void. More
The present judgment was prepared in 2018. There has been a delay in its handdown. l tender my most sincere apologies to the parties.
This is an appeal against a determination of the Appeals Committee handed down on 9th of January, 2013 in which the Appeals Committee ruled that there was no relationship between the then highest worker grade (grade 9) and the newly introduced grade 13. The Appeals Committee also found that the Appellant’s salary was not reduced by reason of the evaluation exercise and therefore there was no unfair labour practice. More
The plaintiffs issued summons out of this court on 2 October 2009 seeking the following relief:
“1. That the first defendant is according to the law and prevailing principles of succession of
the chieftainship in the Wanyama (Hata) clan hereby declared unfit, illegitimate and
unsuitable to preside over theWanyama (Hata) community as chief.
2. Additionally or alternatively the process leading to the second defendant’s submission of
the first defendant’s name to third and fourth defendants for appointment be and is hereby
declared to be contrary to law and the prevailing principles of succession of the Wanyama
(Hata) clan.
3. The... More
The appellant was on his own plea of guilty convicted of contravening s 156(1)(c) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Cap 9:23], unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs. He was sentenced to 48 months imprisonment of which 12 months imprisonment was suspended on condition of good behaviour. More
