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Civil procedure [2026] ZWHHC 2

JOCKSTAR INVESTMENTS (PRIVATE) LIMITED AND ANOTHER v MASHIRI AND ANOTHER (2 of 2026)

JOCKSTAR INVESTMENTS (PRIVATE) LIMITED AND ANOTHER v MASHIRI AND ANOTHER (2 of 2026) [2026] ZWHHC 2 (2 January 2026)

The High Court allowed the main appeal, dismissed the cross appeal, and remitted the matter for a fresh hearing before a different magistrate.

  • Appeal
  • Cross appeal
  • Preliminary objection
  • Remittal
  • Costs
  • Civil-procedure
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Property law [2025] ZWBHC 49

Lepar v Matabeleland Hauliers & Anor

Lepar v Matabeleland Hauliers & Anor [2025] ZWBHC 49 (1 August 2025)

The High Court set aside a registrar’s cancellation of a title deed, holding it was unlawful because it was done without a valid court order after the triggering judgment had been rescinded.

  • Declaratory orders
  • Fraudulent cancellation of title deeds
  • Sale in execution
  • Rescission of judgment
  • Costs
  • Declaratory-orders
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Mining law [2025] ZWHHC 445

SAN HE MINING ZIMBABWE (PRIVATE) LIMITED v GWASIRA and OTHERS (445 of 2025)

SAN HE MINING ZIMBABWE (PRIVATE) LIMITED v GWASIRA and OTHERS (445 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 445 (28 July 2025)

The High Court refused to confirm an interdict and declarator over expired mining grants, finding the agreement unenforceable and sending the chrome-ore dispute to trial.

  • Validity of mining rights agreements
  • Expiry of special grants
  • Illegality of contract
  • Declaratory relief
  • Return of property
  • Costs
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 438

Nyakudanga v Ncube-Chimhini (438 of 2025)

Nyakudanga v Ncube-Chimhini (438 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 438 (23 July 2025)

The High Court granted rescission of a default judgment after finding the summons had been served at the wrong address and that the applicant showed good cause.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Default judgment
  • Service of summons
  • Conflict of interest
  • Costs
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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Contract law [2025] ZWHHC 251

CBZ AGRO YIELD (PVT) LTD v CHINGOMBE (251 of 2025)

CBZ AGRO YIELD (PVT) LTD v CHINGOMBE (251 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 251 (10 April 2025)

The High Court enforced a contract farming debt claim, found the defendant breached the agreement, and dismissed his counterclaim for damages.

  • Breach of contract
  • Damages
  • Estoppel
  • Contractual remedies
  • Costs
  • Breach-of-contract
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 240

Same and Another v ZB Bank Limited (240 of 2025)

Same and Another v ZB Bank Limited (240 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 240 (3 April 2025)

The High Court dismissed an application to suspend sale in execution of mortgaged property, holding the rules do not protect mortgaged dwellings.

  • Suspension of sale in execution
  • Mortgage bonds
  • Recusal of judge
  • Costs
  • Right to shelter
  • Sale-in-execution
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Property law [2025] ZWMSVHC 9

John Masraha Mugabe v Bevis Coventry

John Masraha Mugabe v Bevis Coventry [2025] ZWMSVHC 9 (31 March 2025)

The High Court granted absolution from the instance in a dispute over an alleged prior sale, finding no proof of a valid sale, payment, or ownership rights.

  • Declaration of ownership
  • Invalidity of sale agreement
  • Absolution from the instance
  • Costs
  • Property-law
  • Civil-procedure
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 212

JCDECAUX ZIMBABWE (PRIVATE) LIMITED v SAMUKANGE and OTHERS (212 of 2025)

JCDECAUX ZIMBABWE (PRIVATE) LIMITED v SAMUKANGE and OTHERS (212 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 212 (26 March 2025)

The High Court struck out the respondents’ opposing papers for improper commissioning and dismissed their arrear-rent claim as frivolous and vexatious.

  • Dismissal of action
  • Frivolous and vexatious proceedings
  • Lease agreements
  • Commissioning of affidavits
  • Civil-procedure
  • Affidavits
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Contract law [2025] ZWHHC 214

NAVADA RESOURCES (PRIVATE) LIMITED v RED GRANITE INVESTMENTS(PRIVATE) LIMITED and OTHERS (214 of 2025)

NAVADA RESOURCES (PRIVATE) LIMITED v RED GRANITE INVESTMENTS(PRIVATE) LIMITED and OTHERS (214 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 214 (26 March 2025)

The High Court upheld a sale agreement for gold dump, ordered specific performance for the remaining loads, and awarded attorney-client costs.

  • Declaratory orders
  • Specific performance
  • Sale of goods
  • Jurisdiction
  • Costs
  • Declaratory-orders
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Family law [2025] ZWHHC 203

STABISO JANE MAZONDE (nee BAYANA) v MAZONDE (203 of 2025)

STABISO JANE MAZONDE (nee BAYANA) v MAZONDE (203 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 203 (24 March 2025)

The High Court granted leave to amend divorce summons and declaration to reflect maintenance, property, and financial disclosures, holding no new cause of action arose.

  • Amendment of pleadings
  • Maintenance
  • Division of matrimonial property
  • Costs
  • Amendment-of-pleadings
  • Divorce
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