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Gly'son Chisanga v Christopher Simbeye and Anor (APPEAL NO. 197 OF 2023) [2025] ZMCA 176 (18 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal over overlapping land titles in Ndola and upheld cancellation of the appellant’s title for misconduct in acquisition.
Moffat Fungamwango v Char and Basil Farms Limited and Anor (SP 84 of 2024) [2025] ZMCA 136 (18 November 2025)
The application for leave to appeal was dismissed because the intended grounds of appeal were based on findings of fact, did not raise any point of law of public importance, did not transcend the interests of the parties, and did not reveal any uncertainty or novel issue in the applicable law. The Applicant failed to meet the threshold under Section 13(3) of the Court of Appeal Act.
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Lubinda Mubiana v Beatrice Mantinanga Sitali and Anor (Application No. SP. 85/2024) [2025] ZMCA 150 (18 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, holding that the proposed appeal raised no public-importance point, no real prospects of success, and no compelling reason.
Dominic Shingalwe and Ors v The Attorney General (2024/HP/0635) [2025] ZMHC 104 (17 November 2025)
High Court of Zambia judgment dismissing claims for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and damages after finding reasonable and probable cause for arrest.
Efthimios Vangelatos (suing as Administrator and personal representative of the estate of the late Demetre Vangelatos) v Ng'andu and Ors (2021/HP/ 1289) [2025] ZMHC 106 (17 November 2025)
The High Court held that the plaintiff could not claim possession or trespass relief over the road reserve, but occupants outside the reserve must vacate.
Diego Casili v Jeah Madaika and Ors (2025/HPC/0448) [2025] ZMHC 93 (17 November 2025)
Commercial Court ruling stayed the action and referred the dispute to arbitration, holding the arbitration clause survived dissolution of the escrow agreement.
County Tradecom and Infra Limited v Margaret Saili (T/A Chimas Trading Enterprises ) (Appeal 246 of 2024) [2025] ZMCA 134 (16 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal partially allowed an appeal over oral business dealings, referring disputed soya bean and transport accounts for assessment.
Reuben Kabala v Gustave Buleti (Sued in capacity as the Administrator of the Late Happiness Emmanuella Buleti) (2025/HP/0092) [2025] ZMHC 101 (13 November 2025)
The Plaintiff complied with the mandatory requirement to issue and file a demand letter before commencing action. Any omission in the amount stated in the demand letter is not fatal and can be amended. The Defendant was sufficiently notified of the claim and acknowledged the debt. The application to dismiss the action for want of a proper demand letter is without merit and is dismissed.
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Morrestor Farms Limited v Reuben Haakale Hamoonga and Anor (2024/HP/0291) [2025] ZMHC 108 (13 November 2025)
There is a serious question to be tried regarding the existence of an access road over the 1st defendant's property. The plaintiff has demonstrated that denial of access would cause irreparable harm not adequately compensable by damages. The balance of convenience favors maintaining the status quo by allowing the plaintiff continued access until trial.
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Lungowe Matakala v Builders Village Limited (2024/HP/0181) [2025] ZMHC 123 (13 November 2025)
The High Court found Builders Village Limited breached an oral construction contract for a roof and ceiling, and ordered damages and accommodation costs to be assessed.
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