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Labour law [2023] NAHCMD 649

Uushona v Walvis Bay Cargo Terminal and Others (HC-MD-CIV-MOT-GEN-2022/00206)

Uushona v Walvis Bay Cargo Terminal and Others (HC-MD-CIV-MOT-GEN-2022/00206) [2023] NAHCMD 649 (13 October 2023)

The Labour Court dismissed condonation for a late appeal, finding the explanation for delay inadequate and no reasonable prospects of success on appeal.

  • Condonation
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Arbitration award
  • Prospects of success
  • Delay in appeal
  • Late-appeal
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Criminal law [2022] NAHCMD 607

Ndukireepo v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 80 of 2021)

Ndukireepo v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 80 of 2021) [2022] NAHCMD 607 (7 November 2022)

The High Court refused condonation for a late application for leave to appeal in a murder case, finding no reasonable explanation and no prospects of success.

  • Condonation
  • Leave to appeal
  • Murder
  • Self-defence
  • Putative private defence
  • Prospects of success
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Criminal law [2022] NAHCMD 578

Nafuka v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 46 of 2022)

Nafuka v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 46 of 2022) [2022] NAHCMD 578 (21 October 2022)

The High Court refused condonation for an out-of-time criminal appeal, finding no reasonable explanation for the delay and no prospects of success.

  • Condonation
  • Appeal out of time
  • Sentencing
  • Prospects of success
  • Appeal-out-of-time
  • Criminal-appeal
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Civil procedure [2022] NAHCMD 515

Kerii Architects & Designers v Nice Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- 2257 of 2021)

Kerii Architects & Designers v Nice Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- 2257 of 2021) [2022] NAHCMD 515 (29 September 2022)

The High Court dismissed the defendant’s condonation application for failing to file witness statements on time, awarding the plaintiff costs not limited by rule 32(11).

  • Condonation
  • Non-compliance with court orders
  • Costs
  • Prospects of success
  • Non-compliance-with-court-orders
  • Civil-procedure-costs
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Civil procedure [2022] NAHCMD 176

Mclaughlin v Ryno Du Plessis t/a Four U Renovations (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- 2377 of 2020)

Mclaughlin v Ryno Du Plessis t/a Four U Renovations (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- 2377 of 2020) [2022] NAHCMD 176 (6 April 2022)

The High Court of Namibia granted the defendant condonation for failing to comply with a case-management order, finding a reasonable explanation and prospects of success.

  • Condonation
  • Non-compliance with court orders
  • Case management
  • Prospects of success
  • Civil-procedure
  • Non-compliance-with-court-order
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Civil procedure [2021] NAHCMD 397

Nekongo and Another v First National Bank Limited (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- 3638 of 2019)

Nekongo and Another v First National Bank Limited (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON- 3638 of 2019) [2021] NAHCMD 397 (3 September 2021)

The High Court condoned late filing and rescinded a default judgment, finding a reasonable explanation for delay and prospects of success in the main action.

  • Rescission of default judgment
  • Condonation for late filing
  • Marital regime
  • Prospects of success
  • Rescission-of-default-judgment
  • Condonation-for-late-filing
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Labour law [2021] NALCMD 10

Namibia Broadcasting Corporation v Haushona (HC-MD-LAB-APP-AAA 72 of 2020)

Namibia Broadcasting Corporation v Haushona (HC-MD-LAB-APP-AAA 72 of 2020) [2021] NALCMD 10 (5 March 2021)

The High Court condoned a late labour appeal, extended time to prosecute it, and reinstated the appeal if deemed lapsed after finding good cause and prospects of success.

  • Condonation of late appeal
  • Extension of time
  • Interpretation of disciplinary code
  • Prospects of success
  • Labour-law
  • Condonation
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Administrative law [2020] NAHCMD 535

Kashe v Veterans Board (HC-MD-CIV-APP-ATL 3 of 2019)

Kashe v Veterans Board (HC-MD-CIV-APP-ATL 3 of 2019) [2020] NAHCMD 535 (20 November 2020)

The appellant failed to provide a full, detailed and accurate explanation for the delay in filing the appeal and did not demonstrate prospects of success, as her activities were intermittent, not consistent or persistent, and not underground within the meaning of the Veterans Act; therefore, condonation was refused and the appeal dismissed.

  • Condonation
  • Veteran status
  • Procedural compliance
  • Prospects of success
  • Abuse of court process
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Civil procedure [2020] NAHCMD 494

Cars and Guides for Hire CC v Mineworkers Union of Namibia (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 2100 of 2019)

Cars and Guides for Hire CC v Mineworkers Union of Namibia (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 2100 of 2019) [2020] NAHCMD 494 (29 October 2020)

The High Court granted condonation for a late plea after finding an inadequate explanation but sufficient prospects of success, and ordered the defendants to pay opposition costs.

  • Condonation
  • Late filing of plea
  • Costs
  • Prospects of success
  • Late-filing-of-plea
  • Civil-procedure
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Civil procedure [2020] NAHCMD 284

Kamwi v Prosecutor-General of Namibia and Another (1)

Kamwi v Prosecutor-General of Namibia and Another (1) [2020] NAHCMD 284 (10 July 2020)

The first respondent failed to address the prospects of success in the founding affidavit, a mandatory requirement for condonation. Without this, the court cannot grant the application.

  • Condonation
  • Late filing of affidavit
  • Prospects of success
  • Court discretion
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