The second, third and fourth respondents did not appear for the hearing. They filed a document stating that they would abide by the decision of the court in these proceedings. More
The appellant in this case was employed as a teacher by the respondent.
He was accused of having proposed love to a school girl and sexually harassing the girl who was doing form 4 at Chikwira High School. More
This is an appeal against an arbitral award handed down on 1 April 2015 which set aside the dismissal of the respondent from appellant’s employment, and substituted it with a final written warning. More
This is a clear case in which the arbitral award cannot be allowed to stand.
Respondent was employed by appellant as head of department. Following allegations of misconduct, respondent was brought before a Disciplinary Authority which found him guilty and recommended his dismissal. An appeal to the Appeals Officer did not yield the desired results. Respondent approached the labour officer and the matter was subsequently referred to arbitration. The arbitrator found in favour of the respondent and the appellant has appealed to this court. More
This is an application for rescission of a default judgment issued by JUSTICE CHIDZIVA on 12 February 2016. The facts of the matter are common cause. On the date of the hearing, that is 12 February 2016, both parties did not attend the hearing. It is also common cause that the respondent had not received notice of the hearing. However, applicant had been served through its erstwhile legal practitioners. The Court proceeded to grant a default judgment in the circumstances. Applicant thus applies for the rescission of that default judgment. I should also mention that applicant has since changed its... More
