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July 2025
Propark Property Development Limited v Grandview Properties Limited (2022/HPC/0011) [2025] ZMHC 51 (22 July 2025)
22 July 2025
Laban Botha v National Roads Fund Agency (2023/ HN/IR/69) [2025] ZMHC 150 (17 July 2025)
17 July 2025
Nchimunya Nyirenda v Construction Industrial and Maintenance Services Limited (2024/HN/IR/61) [2025] ZMHC 154 (15 July 2025)
15 July 2025
Clement Kasonde v Stanbic Bank Zambia (2020/HPC/0609) [2025] ZMHC 47 (14 July 2025)
14 July 2025
Samson Musenge and Philimon Daka v the People (HPA/39/2024) [2025] ZMHC 50 (14 July 2025)
14 July 2025
SGC Investments Limited v Mary Mwansa (2024/HN/CA/19) [2025] ZMHC 48 (14 July 2025)
Subordinate Courts have jurisdiction to hear severance pay claims but permanent employees not entitled to severance on resignation.
Employment law – Severance pay – Jurisdiction of Subordinate Court – Security for costs – Employment Code Act interpretation.
14 July 2025
Yaolin Shen (Suing in his capacity as Secretary General of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia) v News Diggers Media Zambia (2025/HP/0722) [2025] ZMHC 68 (14 July 2025)
14 July 2025
Sandie Mkandawire v Trinity University (2022/HPIR/889) [2025] ZMHC 55 (9 July 2025)
9 July 2025
Dhiraj Dhunputh v Forges Tardieu Zambia Limited and Anor (COMP/IRCK/527/2021) [2025] ZMHC 44 (3 July 2025)
3 July 2025
June 2025
Charity Masambo Katanga v the People (HPEF/07/2024) [2025] ZMHC 41 (30 June 2025)
30 June 2025
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)
27 June 2025
Kilpatrick F. Kabwita v Live Radio Limited (2023/HPIR/0113) [2025] ZMHC 122 (26 June 2025)
26 June 2025
Ultaralloy (Pty) Limited v Elite Industries Limited and Anor (2021 /HPC / 0497) [2025] ZMHC 36 (25 June 2025)
25 June 2025
Medha Consultancy Limited v Lake Petroleum Limited (2024/HKC/58) [2025] ZMHC 39 (24 June 2025)
24 June 2025
Patrick Banda v Catherine Haluciso Banda (2022/HP/D123) [2025] ZMHC 37 (24 June 2025)
24 June 2025
Dalisto Mwanza v ZESCO Limited (2023/HPPIR/612) [2025] ZMHC 118 (23 June 2025)
23 June 2025
Phanwuel Mweetwa Natala v Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited (2022/HP/0121) [2025] ZMHC 127 (23 June 2025)
23 June 2025
Evans Mutale v Luxhome Properties Limited and Ors (2022/HP/0882) [2025] ZMHC 45 (19 June 2025)
19 June 2025
Rose Tembo v Ballore Transport and Logistics Zambia Limited (2022/HP/0644) [2025] ZMHC 58 (19 June 2025)
19 June 2025
Andrew Kamanga v The Attorney General (2025/HP/0233) [2025] ZMHC 33 (17 June 2025)
17 June 2025
The People v Raphael Mwansa (HP/259/2024) [2025] ZMHC 32 (16 June 2025)
16 June 2025
Godfrey Shamanena v Anti-Corruption Commission (2025/HN/150) [2025] ZMHC 61 (13 June 2025)
Challenge to the indefinite lifespan of a Warrant of Seizure issued under the Anti-Corruption Act
13 June 2025
Darkstone Investments Limited v Yapiray Demiryolu Insaat Sistermleri and Ors (2024/HPC/0626) [2025] ZMHC 35 (12 June 2025)
12 June 2025
Eddie Nyimbwa v Africonnect Zambia Limited (COMP No. IRLK/250/2020) [2025] ZMHC 42 (11 June 2025)
11 June 2025
Chelman Nshitima and Others v Council of Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (2022/HP/A001) [2025] ZMHC 49 (4 June 2025)
ZIALE's retrospective rule application and lack of transparency in student exclusions upheld as unlawful and unfair.
Administrative law - retrospective application of educational rules - discrimination and equal treatment - duty to provide reasons in administrative decisions.
4 June 2025
May 2025
ZAL ELEVATORS LIMITED V KAYONGO KAYONGO (2022/HPC/068 7) [2025] ZMHC 66 (29 May 2025)
29 May 2025
Lubambe Copper Mine Limited v Hambani Ngwenya and Anor (2023/HP/0923) [2025] ZMHC 34 (27 May 2025)
27 May 2025
Petrolink Limited v Sydney Chisanga and Anor (2021/HN/078) [2025] ZMHC 30 (22 May 2025)
22 May 2025
Atlas Mara Financial Services Limited and Anor v DBF Capital Partners Limited and Anor (2024/HPC/ARB/0680) [2025] ZMHC 29 (19 May 2025)
19 May 2025
Mbita Chitala v George Mwambazi and Anor (2018/HP/0619) [2025] ZMHC 159 (16 May 2025)
16 May 2025
Terry Banda v Nyirenda Lazarous James and Ors (2016/HP/2317) [2025] ZMHC 157 (16 May 2025)
16 May 2025
Baby Nzali v Pick n Pay Zambia Limited (2023/HN/IR/47) [2025] ZMHC 43 (14 May 2025)
14 May 2025
Thomas James Collins v Epiroc Zambia Limited (2024/HK/315) [2025] ZMHC 31 (13 May 2025)
13 May 2025
Mapepe Bible College Registered Trustees v Miyanda Fearness Siamoongwa and Ors (2021/HPC/0535) [2025] ZMHC 28 (8 May 2025)
8 May 2025
Martin Nkandu v The Attorney General (2010/HP/254) [2025] ZMHC 158 (2 May 2025)
2 May 2025
April 2025
Kagem Mining Limited v Bisma Investments Limited and Ors (2024/HP / 1635) [2025] ZMHC 148 (9 April 2025)
9 April 2025
The People v Annie Monta (HK/52/2022) [2025] ZMHC 24 (4 April 2025)
4 April 2025
Zambia Cargo and Logistics Limited v David Chimfwembe (2024/HP/ARB/NO. 008) [2025] ZMHC 85 (2 April 2025)
2 April 2025
March 2025
Francis Sakala (Suing as Headman of the Busoli Royal Establishment ) and Ors v Chieftainess Chiawa and Ors (2024/HP/0792) [2025] ZMHC 22 (31 March 2025)
31 March 2025
Lamise Trading Limited (Suing in its capacity as Shareholder of Intelligent Mobility Solutions Limited ) v Kapsch Trafficom AG and Anor (2024/HPC/0339) [2025] ZMHC 21 (31 March 2025)
31 March 2025
Shuko Willie Chunga v Nukwase Chunga and Ors (2022/HPF/D053) [2025] ZMHC 23 (31 March 2025)
31 March 2025
Eastern Gateway Limited v Oryx Oil Zambia Limited (2024/HPC/0858) [2025] ZMHC 20 (28 March 2025)
28 March 2025
Lydia Lukiya Nabeza v Naomie Chambeshi Muteteka (2025/HPC/0102) [2025] ZMHC 40 (28 March 2025)
28 March 2025
The Director of Public Prosecutions v Charles Phiri (2023/HPEF/24) [2025] ZMHC 27 (28 March 2025)
28 March 2025
Febby Ngoma v Adam Chikwanda and Anor (2021/HP/152) [2025] ZMHC 26 (26 March 2025)
26 March 2025
Mwiche Mudala v Daniel Mwebela and Anor (2022/HP/0944) [2025] ZMHC 73 (26 March 2025)
26 March 2025
Morgan Ng'ona (Suing as member and Secretary General of the Patriotic Front party) v Miles Bwalya Sampa (Sued in his capacity as President of the Patriotic Front) (2024/HP/0938) [2025] ZMHC 16 (25 March 2025)
25 March 2025
Petrolink Limited v Sydney Chisanga and Anor (2021/HN/078) [2025] ZMHC 15 (25 March 2025)
25 March 2025
Ernest Ernesto Sinyolo v The University of Zambia (2024/HP/1266) [2025] ZMHC 18 (24 March 2025)
24 March 2025
Sikale Wood Manufacturers Limited v Access Bank Zambia Limited (2024/HPC/0641) [2025] ZMHC 17 (24 March 2025)
24 March 2025
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