MUJURU v C.E.O AFRICA ROUNDTABLE (4 of 2026) [2026] ZWHHC 4 (2 January 2026)

MUJURU v C.E.O AFRICA ROUNDTABLE (4 of 2026) [2026] ZWHHC 4 (2 January 2026)

The evidence did not support the finding that all money due under the Service Level Agreement was paid. The claim for USD 4500 was proven, but the claim for USD 1610.14 for extra expenses was not proven as there was no express approval from the respondent.

Citation
[2026] ZWHHC 4
Parties
Appellant: Simbarashe Mujuru; Respondent: C. E. O Africa Roundtable
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
2 January 2026
Case Number
4 of 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Magistrates Court
Outcome
Appeal partially succeeds
Legal Topics
Service Level Agreement, Remuneration for Services, Approval of Expenses, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English
Contract Law Service Level Agreement Remuneration for Services Approval of Expenses Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Simbarashe Mujuru

Appellant

C. E. O Africa Roundtable

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Magistrates Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether appellant was paid all money due under the Service Level Agreement
  2. 2 Whether there was a verbal contract between the parties
  3. 3 Whether respondent acknowledged indebtedness to appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence did not support the finding that all money due under the Service Level Agreement was paid. The claim for USD 4500 was proven, but the claim for USD 1610.14 for extra expenses was not proven as there was no express approval from the respondent.

Court Disposition

Appeal partially succeeds

Orders

  • The judgment of the Court a quo is partially set aside.
  • The claim of USD 4500 or the equivalent payable in Zimbabwean dollars at the prevailing interbank rate as at date of full and final payment is granted with costs.