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Arbitration [2025] ZMHC 38

Silverlands Seed Limited v Felistus Zulu (Administrator of the Estate of the late Benson Zulu)) (2023/HPC/ARB/0582)

Silverlands Seed Limited v Felistus Zulu (Administrator of the Estate of the late Benson Zulu)) (2023/HPC/ARB/0582) [2025] ZMHC 38 (27 June 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2023/HPC/ARB/0582

The Plaintiff failed to prove any of the statutory grounds for setting aside the arbitral award. The Defendant's capacity was established by a renewed Power of Attorney, the Tribunal's interpretation of the agreements did not offend public policy, the Plaintiff was given an opportunity to be heard, and the Tribunal did not exceed its mandate. The application is dismissed.

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  • Setting aside arbitral awards
  • Capacity of administrators
  • Public policy in arbitration
  • Interpretation of contracts
  • Natural justice
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Banking law [2025] ZMCA 89

Chita Lodge and Resorts Limited and 2 Ors v Development Bank of Zambia (APPEAL No. 177/2024)

Chita Lodge and Resorts Limited and 2 Ors v Development Bank of Zambia (APPEAL No. 177/2024) [2025] ZMCA 89 (27 June 2025)

Court
Court of Appeal of Zambia
Case number
APPEAL No. 177/2024

The Court of Appeal upheld a bank’s mortgage claim, confirming the loan variation was valid and that interest capping under BFSA section 110 was not breached.

  • Loan restructuring
  • Mortgage enforcement
  • Interest capping
  • Contract variation
  • Foreclosure
  • Loan-restructuring
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Employment law [2025] ZMHC 122

Kilpatrick F. Kabwita v Live Radio Limited (2023/HPIR/0113)

Kilpatrick F. Kabwita v Live Radio Limited (2023/HPIR/0113) [2025] ZMHC 122 (26 June 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2023/HPIR/0113

The High Court held that the complainant failed to prove an employment relationship with Live Radio Limited and dismissed claims for benefits and salary arrears.

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Company law [2025] ZMCA 88

Chanda Lupunga- Philips and 2 Ors v SGC Investments Limited (Appeal No. 187 of 2024)

Chanda Lupunga- Philips and 2 Ors v SGC Investments Limited (Appeal No. 187 of 2024) [2025] ZMCA 88 (26 June 2025)

Court
Court of Appeal of Zambia
Case number
Appeal No. 187 of 2024

The Court of Appeal dismissed a company-law appeal challenging findings that two special resolutions were void and that PACRA should reverse company register changes.

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Civil procedure [2025] ZMHC 36

Ultaralloy (Pty) Limited v Elite Industries Limited and Anor (2021 /HPC / 0497)

Ultaralloy (Pty) Limited v Elite Industries Limited and Anor (2021 /HPC / 0497) [2025] ZMHC 36 (25 June 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2021 /HPC / 0497

The deed of appointment of receiver, bearing a PACRA stamp, is sufficient evidence of the appointment of a receiver over the 1st Judgment Debtor. The absence of PACRA records does not invalidate the appointment. Therefore, only the receiver can act for the company, and substitution is warranted.

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  • Alteration of parties
  • Receivership
  • Substitution of parties
  • Execution of judgment
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Contract law [2025] ZMHC 39

Medha Consultancy Limited v Lake Petroleum Limited (2024/HKC/58)

Medha Consultancy Limited v Lake Petroleum Limited (2024/HKC/58) [2025] ZMHC 39 (24 June 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2024/HKC/58

The Plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the Defendant executed the alleged loan agreement for US$140,000.00. However, the Defendant admitted and evidence established that it received US$100,000.00 from the Plaintiff, which it has not repaid. To prevent unjust enrichment, the Defendant is ordered to refund the Plaintiff US$100,000.00 with interest at the prevailing SOFR rate from 24th December, 2019, until payment in full.

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  • Loan agreements
  • Breach of contract
  • Affirmative defence
  • Burden of proof
  • Unjust enrichment
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Case law [2025] ZMHC 37

Patrick Banda v Catherine Haluciso Banda (2022/HP/D123)

Patrick Banda v Catherine Haluciso Banda (2022/HP/D123) [2025] ZMHC 37 (24 June 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2022/HP/D123

The document identifies a High Court of Zambia judgment in Patrick Banda v Catherine Haluciso Banda, but the provided text contains no substantive reasoning or outcome.

  • Legal-procedure
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Civil procedure [2025] ZMCA 80

Dominic Twinjika v Barbara Hantoongo Moyo Twinjika (CAZ/08/238/2025)

Dominic Twinjika v Barbara Hantoongo Moyo Twinjika (CAZ/08/238/2025) [2025] ZMCA 80 (24 June 2025)

Court
Court of Appeal of Zambia
Case number
CAZ/08/238/2025

The applicant failed to demonstrate any compelling or special circumstances or irreparable harm that would justify the grant of a stay of execution. The mere assertion of prospects of success and reference to settled principles was insufficient. The application for stay was therefore dismissed and the ex parte order discharged.

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  • Stay of execution
  • Appeals
  • Discretionary remedies
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Employment law [2025] ZMHC 127

Phanwuel Mweetwa Natala v Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited (2022/HP/0121)

Phanwuel Mweetwa Natala v Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited (2022/HP/0121) [2025] ZMHC 127 (23 June 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2022/HP/0121

The Plaintiff failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the Defendant's conduct amounted to a fundamental breach of the employment contract. The disciplinary actions taken were justified and followed due process. The resignation was not in response to a fundamental breach, and thus did not amount to constructive dismissal.

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  • Constructive dismissal
  • Employment contracts
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Employee rights
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Employment law [2025] ZMHC 118

Dalisto Mwanza v ZESCO Limited (2023/HPPIR/612)

Dalisto Mwanza v ZESCO Limited (2023/HPPIR/612) [2025] ZMHC 118 (23 June 2025)

Court
High Court of Zambia
Case number
2023/HPPIR/612

The court found the complainant's employment was terminated by redundancy, not mutual separation, and the process was unfair and unlawful as the respondent failed to comply with statutory requirements for redundancy under the Employment Code Act. The complainant was entitled to three months' notice pay, repatriation, and damages for unfair termination, but not to salaries until full payment of benefits or additional damages for mental distress beyond the enhanced damages awarded.

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  • Redundancy
  • Unfair termination
  • Damages
  • Repatriation
  • Notice pay
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