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First National Bank Zambia Limited v Krutec Investment Limited and Khondwani Munthali (Appeal No. 104 of 2022) [2024] ZMCA 94 (2 May 2024)
Court of Appeal held the bank was not liable for disputed account withdrawals; the former director who used the linked phone number must refund the company.
Yotamu Phiri v The People (Appeal No. 146/2022) [2024] ZMCA 88 (2 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal upheld a murder conviction, set aside attempted murder convictions, and substituted convictions for maliciously administering poison to the children.
Lazarous Sianyazi v Mabuyu Farms (2022/HPIR/488) [2024] ZMHC 42 (30 April 2024)
The court upheld summary dismissal for dishonest conduct, but awarded the employee K1332 for unpaid salary and leave pay due on dismissal.
Mulonga Water & Sewerage Company Limited v Brian Kalumba Mulilo (Appeal No. 242/2022) [2024] ZMCA 49 (30 April 2024)
The Court of Appeal held that the respondent’s delay in filing an employment complaint out of time was inordinate and unjustified, and set aside the grant of leave.
Hastie Sibanda v Attorney General (2023/CCZ/002) [2024] ZMCC 9 (30 April 2024)
The questions raised do not relate solely or exclusively to the interpretation of constitutional provisions but rather to statutory and regulatory matters under the National Registration Act and Citizenship Act. There is no nexus between the constitutional provisions cited and the factual basis provided. The application does not meet the requirements for constitutional interpretation by Originating Summons and is dismissed.
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Julius Sibanda v Flat Mooyo (2019/HP/A026) [2024] ZMHC 77 (30 April 2024)
High Court appeal on custody, maintenance, and property division after a customary-law divorce, with constitutional limits placed on discriminatory custom.
Cherise Kids Play Park Limited and Ors v Lusaka City Council (2019/HP/0172) [2024] ZMHC 85 (25 April 2024)
The High Court held that an injunction cannot survive after the main matter was dismissed for want of prosecution, so the review application was irregular and dismissed.
Astro Holding Limited and Ors v Edgar Hamulele (Sued as receiver of courtyard hotel in receivership) and ors (SCZ/8/26/2021) [2024] ZMSC 10 (25 April 2024)
The Supreme Court of Zambia held that the applicants filed their renewed leave application in time, but refused leave to appeal because the proposed grounds lacked merit.
Associated Tobacco Company Zambia Limited v Wildland Company Limited (2017/HP/0033) [2024] ZMHC 55 (25 April 2024)
The High Court found an oral seasonal financing agreement, held the defendant breached repayment terms, and awarded the plaintiff US$26,568.06 plus interest and costs.
Moudy Mwansa v Godfrey Hachikata (2020/HP/0045) [2024] ZMHC 58 (25 April 2024)
The High Court declared the plaintiff the legal and beneficial owner of Plot No. A.139, but dismissed the claim for damages for trespass.
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