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The Court found that Agness Phiri was constructively and unfairly dismissed after her salary was withheld and a resignation was obtained under economic duress.
The Industrial Relations Court held that repeatedly renewed fixed-term contracts were in substance permanent employment, making the non-renewals unfair dismissals and unfair labour practices.
Mtokoma, Mailosi, Chitawira, Mtungama v College of Medicine Sports Complex (IRC MATTER 593 of 2020) [2025] MWHC 6 (3 February 2025)
The Industrial Relations Court found that Covid-19-related terminations were unfair because the employer failed to consult employees and acted inconsistently on retention and notice.
Goodson v Chidothi (Civil Appeal 6 of 2020) [2024] MWHC 50 (4 October 2024)
The High Court partially allowed a matrimonial appeal, upheld the existence of a customary marriage, revised property distribution, and dissolved the marriage.
Chibuku Products Limited v Chilongo (Civil Appeal 10 of 2022) [2023] MWHC 59 (14 December 2023)
The court reassessed compensation for unfair dismissal and severance, found the employee only minimally contributed, and made a boosted monetary award.
Chibuku Products Limited v Chilongo (Civil Appeal 10 of 2022) [2023] MWHC 70 (14 December 2023)
High Court appeal on reassessment of compensation for unfair dismissal and severance allowance. The court awarded MK26,380,142.57 after statutory calculation and a devaluation uplift.
Edna Nyirenda & five others v Medical AID of Malawi (IRC MATTER 632 of 2020) [2023] MWHCCiv 18 (4 December 2023)
The Industrial Relations Court assessed compensation after finding the respondent liable for unfair dismissal, awarding each applicant compensation, severance, and refund of deducted salary.
Chinkono vChinkono (Matrimonial Appeal Cause 13 of 2022) [2023] MWHCFam 2 (24 April 2023)
The High Court partly allowed a matrimonial property appeal, ordering a 1/3 house share for the appellant, upholding vehicle ownership, and increasing compensation.
Chinkono v Chinkono (Matrimonial Appeal Cause 13 of 2022) [2023] MWHCFam 7 (24 April 2023)
High Court appeal over matrimonial property distribution, awarding the wife one-third of the house value, leaving the car with the husband, and increasing compensation to K1.5 million.
Kulima v Chivundi and Alpha Security Company Limited (Personal Injury 418 of 2013) [2022] MWHCCiv 28 (24 December 2022)
The court determined that the claimant suffered severe, permanent injuries including disfigurement, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering, and awarded damages proportionate to the gravity of the injuries, guided by comparable cases and legal principles of fairness and restitutio in integrum.
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