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Insolvency [2025] ZMCA 128

Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc v Konkola Copper Mines Plc (In Provisional Liquidation) (Appeal No 259 /2024)

Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc v Konkola Copper Mines Plc (In Provisional Liquidation) (Appeal No 259 /2024) [2025] ZMCA 128 (9 October 2025)

Court
Court of Appeal of Zambia
Case number
Appeal No 259 /2024

The Court of Appeal held that the appellant’s electricity-supply claim during provisional liquidation was preferential and that the company scheme was wrongly sanctioned.

  • Scheme of arrangement
  • Preferential creditors
  • Class constitution of creditors
  • Disclosure of related party interests
  • Voting rights in insolvency
  • Liquidation costs
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Banking law [2025] ZMHC 82

Pike Mwamba v Access Bank Zambia Limited (2024/HPC/0720)

Pike Mwamba v Access Bank Zambia Limited (2024/HPC/0720) [2025] ZMHC 82 (6 October 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2024/HPC/0720

The Defendant breached its statutory duty under clauses 2.6 and 2.7 of the Credit Data (Privacy) Code by failing to take reasonably practicable steps to ensure the accuracy of the Plaintiff's credit data before submitting it to the CRB. However, the Plaintiff failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that he suffered actual loss or damage as a result of the Defendant's breach or negligence. Without proof of consequential loss or injury, there is no actionable cause of action for breach of statutory duty or negligence.

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  • Breach of statutory duty
  • Negligence
  • Credit reporting
  • Data accuracy
  • Damages for inconvenience
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Constitutional law [2025] ZMCC 20

Edward Bwalya Phiri v Attorney General (2025/CCZ/004)

Edward Bwalya Phiri v Attorney General (2025/CCZ/004) [2025] ZMCC 20 (3 October 2025)

Court
Constitutional Court of Zambia
Case number
2025/CCZ/004

Section 5(1) of the Emoluments Commission Act is consistent with Articles 232(2) and 264 of the Constitution because the term 'officer in a State institution' operationalises the constitutional criterion that entities whose emoluments and expenses are disbursed from the Consolidated Fund are amenable to the mandate of the Emoluments Commission. The constitutional framework supports a broad interpretation that includes both public officers and other government-funded entities.

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  • Statutory interpretation
  • Public service
  • Emoluments commission
  • Ultra vires legislation
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Administrative law [2025] ZMSC 27

Jonathan Van Blerk v The Attorney General and Ors (SCZ NO. SCZ/07/27/2024)

Jonathan Van Blerk v The Attorney General and Ors (SCZ NO. SCZ/07/27/2024) [2025] ZMSC 27 (2 October 2025)

Court
Supreme Court of Zambia
Case number
SCZ NO. SCZ/07/27/2024

The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal in a land and eminent-domain dispute, holding the proposed appeal raised public importance, novelty, and arguable merit.

  • Permission to appeal
  • Eminent domain
  • Fraudulent judgments
  • Public interest litigation
  • Permission-to-appeal
  • Eminent-domain
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Constitutional law [2025] ZMCC 18

TC Promotions Limited and Ors v Lusaka City Council (2025/CCZ/005)

TC Promotions Limited and Ors v Lusaka City Council (2025/CCZ/005) [2025] ZMCC 18 (30 September 2025)

Court
Constitutional Court of Zambia
Case number
2025/CCZ/005

The respondent's resolution was not a statutory instrument and did not require gazettement or reporting to the National Assembly under the Constitution. The resolution was an administrative act within the respondent's private commercial function, not a legislative act. Therefore, there was no violation of Articles 67(2), 199(2), or 199(3) of the Constitution.

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  • Statutory instruments
  • Local authority powers
  • Judicial review
  • Multiplicity of actions
  • Locus standi
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Employment law [2025] ZMHC 116

Chibinga Lenford v Ministry of Health and Anor (COMP/IRC/No. 128/2003)

Chibinga Lenford v Ministry of Health and Anor (COMP/IRC/No. 128/2003) [2025] ZMHC 116 (30 September 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
COMP/IRC/No. 128/2003

The High Court dismissed an employment claim for unfair and wrongful dismissal and unpaid leave, finding the employer had a fair hearing and reasonable grounds.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Wrongful dismissal
  • Employment procedure
  • Leave pay
  • Burden of proof
  • Unfair-dismissal
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Labour law [2025] ZMHC 128

Veronica Samuel Mwanza and Anor v Luxury Duty Free Limited (COMP/IRCLK/526/2021)

Veronica Samuel Mwanza and Anor v Luxury Duty Free Limited (COMP/IRCLK/526/2021) [2025] ZMHC 128 (30 September 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
COMP/IRCLK/526/2021

The court found the complainants were redundantly terminated without statutory notice or process and awarded redundancy pay, damages, arrears, underpayment, leave, and costs.

  • Redundancy
  • Unlawful termination
  • Salary arrears
  • Underpayment
  • Leave benefits
  • Costs
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Civil procedure [2025] ZMHC 79

Sonali Weerackody and Anor v Scaw Limited and Ors (2025/HPC/0086)

Sonali Weerackody and Anor v Scaw Limited and Ors (2025/HPC/0086) [2025] ZMHC 79 (30 September 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2025/HPC/0086

The Plaintiffs complied with the mandatory requirements of Order VI Rule 1(d) of the High Court (Amendment) Rules, 2020 by filing an affidavit of service attesting to service of the letters of demand together with the writ of summons. The 2nd Defendant's denial of receipt was not credible given the evidence of electronic service and read receipts. There was no procedural irregularity in the issuance or service of the originating process, and the application to set aside the writ of summons, statement of claim, and service was devoid of merit.

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  • Service of process
  • Letters of demand
  • Jurisdiction
  • Setting aside originating process
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Employment law [2025] ZMHC 78

Mlaula Mhango v Northrise University Registered Trustees (2024/HN/IR/79)

Mlaula Mhango v Northrise University Registered Trustees (2024/HN/IR/79) [2025] ZMHC 78 (30 September 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2024/HN/IR/79

There was a valid employment contract between the parties after 25 July 2024, evidenced by continued work and payment under new terms. The complainant's failure to sign did not vitiate the contract. Termination was both unfair and wrongful as it was without justifiable reason and in breach of the contractual notice provision. The complainant is entitled to damages equivalent to 24 months' salary plus allowances, and one month's pay in lieu of notice. Claims for full leave pay and gratuity for the unserved contract period were dismissed as they would amount to unjust enrichment. The respondent…

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  • Unfair termination
  • Wrongful termination
  • Employment contracts
  • Damages
  • Notice pay
  • Leave pay
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