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J B v The People (Appeal 61/2024) [2025] ZMCA 104 (15 August 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a murder conviction, finding the identification evidence reliable, but set aside the death sentence because the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence.
Louis Kabula v Access Bank Zambia Limited (COMP.NO/IRCLK/442/2022) [2025] ZMHC 94 (15 August 2025)
Mr. Kabula failed to prove entitlement to salaries for additional roles due to lack of evidence of appointment and the principle of separate legal personality. The claim for underpaid wages succeeded as the salary increment was approved but not implemented, and the Respondent failed to rebut evidence. The pension claim succeeded due to lack of proof of remittance by the Respondent. The gratuity claim failed as the contract provided for a one-off payment only. The leave claim was referred for assessment due to insufficient records. The claim for post-termination salaries failed as the constitu…
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Emmanuel Tumba and 6 Ors v Zambia Bata Shoe Company Plc (7/25/2024) [2025] ZMSC 18 (14 August 2025)
The applicants failed to demonstrate that their intended appeal has prospects of success, raises a point of law of public importance, or presents compelling reasons for the Supreme Court to hear the appeal. Judicial decisions, including those of the Supreme Court, apply retrospectively unless expressly limited, and the Court of Appeal was correct in applying the Supreme Court's decision. The applicants did not meet the threshold for grant of leave to appeal.
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Masauso Mbuzi v The People (APPPEAL No. 65/2024) [2025] ZMCA 109 (13 August 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld an incest conviction, finding the appellant’s admission to the chief was voluntary and corroborative, alongside medical evidence.
Mathias Siakutela v The People (APPEAL NO:52/2023) [2025] ZMCA 105 (13 August 2025)
The Court of Appeal of Zambia dismissed an appeal against conviction and 35-year sentence for defilement, finding the circumstantial and medical evidence sufficient.
Roanbeat Investment Limited v MTN (Zambia) Limited and Anor (SCZ/7/22/2024) [2025] ZMSC 19 (13 August 2025)
The Supreme Court of Zambia upheld refusal to extend time for a renewed leave-to-appeal application, finding the 50-day delay inordinate and unjustified.
Charles Nyirongo v The People (APPEAL No.42/2023) [2025] ZMCA 118 (13 August 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld Charles Nyirongo’s convictions for aggravated robbery and murder, finding the circumstantial evidence sufficient and corroborated.
Ronald Kaoma Chitotela v Anti-Corruption Commission and 3 Ors (SCZ/8/1/2025) [2025] ZMSC 17 (13 August 2025)
The transfer of the case from the General Division to the EFCC was irregular and not in compliance with section 23 of the High Court Act. As a result, the EFCC lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter, and its judgment is quashed. The matter is remitted to the High Court, General Division, for hearing under the original cause number.
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Enserve Limited v Zambian Breweries Plc (2024/HPC/0800) [2025] ZMHC 60 (12 August 2025)
The court found that the purchase orders were binding on the parties and that the defendant's cancellation and termination of the Agreement were in breach of the contractual notice requirements. There was no credible evidence that the caustic soda supplied was non-compliant. The plaintiff was entitled to specific performance, payment for the undelivered stock, nominal damages for breach, and reimbursement of warehouse storage costs.
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Shamasinda Kanyama v The People (APPEAL NO. 66/2024) [2025] ZMCA 108 (12 August 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a murder conviction, holding that corroboration of a child witness was discretionary and that intoxication was not proved at the material time.
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