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After hearing submissions from both parties, I delivered an ex tempore judgment in which I dismissed the application. These are the full reasons for the ex tempore judgment. This is an application for rescission of judgment. It arises from a judgment handed down by this court (per MAKAMURE J) on 9 August 2019, in terms of which an application for confirmation of a draft ruling made by the 2nd respondent was dismissed. More

The brief background of this matter which is generally common cause is that, applicant was in 2nd respondent’s employ as a Chief Security Officer. On the 15 July, 2020 applicant was suspended from service for contravening Section 4 (a) of the Labour (National Employment Code of Conduct), Regulations 2006, (Statutory Instrument 15 of 2006) hereinafter referred to as the Model Code. More

On the 11th April, 2019 applicant issued a draft ruling in the matter between ERIC MASHUMBA and ZIMBABWE FARMERS UNION. In the ruling, applicant ordered 1st Respondent to pay 2nd Respondent an amount of $9 120,00 as underpayment of salaries. More

The factual background of this matter which is generally common cause is that: - Appellant was in 2nd respondent’s employ under the 1st respondent and his duty among others was to conduct road tests on holders of Learners licenses and if the holder proves that he is competent to drive, issue him/her with a certificate of competency. - There are certain tests that are specific to certain classes of vehicles and are not applicable to other classes, namely the 3 point turn is conducted on class 4 and not class 2 road tests. - On the 27th August, 2019 appellant... More

This is an application for review of a determination made by the Designated Agent, E. Machikiti on the 13th of July, 2020. The application is premised on Section 92 EE of the Labour Act [Cap 28:01]. The application is opposed. More

This is an appeal against the decision of the Respondent Disciplinary Authority which decision resulted in the dismissal of Appellant from employment with effect from after duty on the 6th of December, 2019. The appeal is opposed. More

There has been an inordinate delay in the hand down of this judgment. My most sincere apologies to the parties involved. This is an application for confirmation of a draft ruling made on the 27th February 2017 by the Applicant in her capacity as Designated Agent for the NEC Welfare and Educational Institutions. The application is premised on the provisions of Section 95 (5a) and (b) of the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] hereafter referred to as (the Act.) More