1. This is an application for condonation and extension of time within which to note an appeal against the decision of the High Court in terms of s 43 (1) of the Supreme Court Rules, 2018. The application is opposed. More
This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court holding that the Food and Agriculture Organisation (“the FAO”), an international organisation, did not enjoy absolute immunity from every form of legal process and execution in Zimbabwe. More
On 12 February 2020, the High Court dismissed with costs an application for the confirmation of the Reconstruction Order (RO) issued on 26 October 2018, by the appellant in terms of s 4 of the Reconstruction of State-Indebted Insolvent Companies Act [Chapter 24:27] (the Act), against Hwange Colliery Company Ltd. The present appeal seeks to upend that judgment. More
MUREMBA J: The applicant was sued by the two respondents in HC 5141/19 and HC 5140/19 respectively. The two respondents are claiming damages in the sum of US$23 000.00 and US$17 000.00 respectively arising from the injuries they allegedly sustained after having been shot by members of the Zimbabwe National Army who were acting in the course and scope of their employment. The applicant is being sued on the basis of vicarious liability since she is the minister responsible for the Zimbabwe National Army. More
The applicant has filed a chamber application for removal of a bar in in terms of Order 12 r 84 (1a) of the High Court Rules 1971, [hereinafter referred to as the rules]. More
This application for rescission of default judgment is made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in his official capacity as such. The Minister Frederick Shava deposed to the founding affidavit. The brief background to this application is as detailed hereunder.
The respondent company Destiny Ventures (Propriety) Limited Botswana instituted proceedings in this court under case No. HC 741/21 against United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF). A default judgment was granted in favour of the respondent company on 7 July 2021 by MANGOTA J. The terms of that judgment were as follows: More
On 7 July 2021under case No. HC 741/21 in the matter between DESTINY VENTURES (PROPRIETARY) LTD (BOTSWANA) and UNITED NATIONS CHILDRENS FUND, this Court issued a default order against the respondent UNICEF. More
The applicant applied for leave to continue with proceedings under case number HC 242/17 (ref case No. HC 12080/16) against the respondent who is under judicial management for the recovery of $42 624.86. The applicant is one of about 25 creditors who are owed money by the respondent. More
This is an application for condonation for late noting of an appeal against the decision of Rushambwa, Esquire Magistrate sitting at Zvishavane Magistrates’ Court on 27 March 2015. More
Applicants applied to this Court for rescission of judgement in terms of section 92C of the Labour Act Chapter 28:01` as read with Rule 43 of the Labour Court Rules S.I. 150/17. Respondent opposed the application. More
The applicant is a Minister of Government in Zimbabwe. He is in charge of, among other things, social welfare. Evidently not wanting to be left behind in this digital era, he contracted the first respondent to supply both the hardware and the software for a biometric or card-based platform to facilitate the administration of social welfare programmes to vulnerable groups in society across the country. More
The delay in the hand down of this judgement is sincerely regretted. The matter was placed before me as an application for the issuance of a disposal order. The application was made pursuant to Section 107 (1) of the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] as amended. The application was opposed by 2nd Respondent and supported by 1st Respondent. Both Respondents appeared for a hearing on the 13th of July 2022. More
This is an application for condonation of late noting of rescission of judgment application at the instance of the applicant employer. Facts giving rise to the matter are that the respondent employee made his review application to the Labour Court in a case pitting him and the applicant employer. The employer failed to file its response to the review timeously and the matter was subsequently set down for hearing in terms of rule 22 Labour Court rules. More
The applicant seeks condonation for late filing of Notice of Response.
The respondent was dismissed from the applicant’s employment following a misconduct determination by applicant’s Disciplinary Authority on 25 February 2014. The respondent noted an appeal with this Court on 27 March 2014. The Notice of Appeal was served on the applicant on 2 April 2014. More
