My Two Cents: A Zambian Case Law Podcast GEORGE MALIPILO

The Supreme Court for Zambia had to determine the issue of whether between the Industrial Relations Court or High Court, which Court has jurisdiction to deal with employment matters for terminal benefits and redundancy packages.

Please note that I did mention the case of ZANACO v Martin Musonda, However, the case is a Constitutional Court Judgment and not a Supreme Court Judgment as mentioned.

I did mention other cases similar to the P.C.Cheelo, that haven been decided by the Court of Appeal for Zambia and our Supreme Court: Full citation of the said cases are listed below. Cosmas Mukuka v Jason Mwansa SCZ Selected Judgment No.13 of 2019Cavmont Bank Limited v John Mwansa Kalinde and 40 Others Appeal No.309/2021Links to My 2 Cents Episodes on Jurisdiction.

Godfrey Miyanda vs The High Court ( Episode 19)- Season One
Link : https://www.spreaker.com/episode/53148863

Sithole v Sithole (Episode 16) - Season One
Link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48448969

The High Court for Zambia had to determine , inter alia , the following issues ;

Whether a legal practitioner can commence proceedings in his personal capacity requesting for payment of legal fees ; and

Whether a legal practitioner can practice and represent clients independent of a law firm ? .


N.B: This Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not render any legal advise . Please get in touch with a legal practitioner for legal representation.

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Zambia had to determine:

"Whether the petitoner was entitled to be retained on the Respondent's payroll following his retirement until payment of his pension benefit?"

Disclaimer : This podcast does not provide any legal advise as it is for educational purposes . Please ensure you seek advice from a practitioner whenever a dispute arises .

The issues for determination in this Case were as follows ;

(i) Does the Supreme Court of the Republic Of Zambia have power to listen to an application on first instance? ;

(ii) Can the Supreme Court of the Republic Of Zambia order a Judge of the High-Court to perform their judiciary functions?



Disclaimer : This is an educational podcast on the law and does not provide any leagal advise . Please contact a lawyer if you require legal advise.

The issue for determination by the High-Court of the Republic of Zambia was:

" Whether Section 15 (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act contravened Article 20 (7) of the Constitution of Zambia?".


N.B: Kindly note this podcast does not provide any legal advice as it is only for educational purposes.If you need legal advice , please engage a legal Practitioner.

The Issues for determination in this matter were;
(i)Does the surviving spouse have a prior eligibility to be appointed as administrator over the deceased‘s relatives? ;

(ii)Whether the surviving spouse should be informed and consulted before the appointed of the administrator?