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25/12/2025

A merry Christmas to all our clients and partners, we look forward to serving you again in the new year. Remember to stay safe during this festive season. Fiat iustitia ruat caelum.

13/10/2025

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19/03/2025

The case of Chandigere v Cargo Carriers International Haulage (Private) Limited (14 of 2025) 2025 ZWSC 14 (25 February 2025) serves as a reminder of the importance of employees understanding their employment terms, disciplinary procedures, and relevant policies. Tiko Chandigere's appeal against a Labour Court judgment dismissing his application for review of his dismissal from employment was unsuccessful. The appellant faced allegations of gross negligent driving, resulting in a significant diesel shortage, and failed to provide a reasonable explanation. The disciplinary committee's guilty verdict was followed by a deadlock on the penalty, leading to a referral to the Director, who determined that the offence warranted dismissal. The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision, emphasizing the employer's right to choose charges and the referral to the Director being in accordance with the Code of Conduct. Employees should be aware of their employment terms and disciplinary procedures to avoid similar situations. The full-text judgment is available on the ZimLII website: eng@2025-02-25" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://zimlii.org/akn/zw/judgment/zwsc/2025/14/eng@2025-02-25

18/03/2025

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12/03/2025

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02/01/2025

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25/12/2024

Dear Valued Clients,

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in Gumbo and Associates Legal Practitioners. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, and we are honored to have been part of your journey.

This festive season, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and togetherness. May the New Year bring you prosperity, good health, and endless opportunities.

Thank you for choosing Gumbo and Associates as your trusted legal partner. We look forward to serving you with the same dedication and excellence in the coming year.

Warm regards,
The Team at Gumbo and Associates Legal Practitioners

25/10/2024

In Zimbabwean law, an interdict is a court order that prohibits a party from performing a specific act or compels them to perform a certain act. It is a legal remedy used to prevent harm, protect rights, or maintain the status quo pending the resolution of a dispute.

Purposes of an Interdict:
1. Preventing Harm:The primary purpose of an interdict is to prevent imminent or ongoing harm to a person’s rights. For instance, an interdict can be used to stop someone from trespassing on private property.

2. Protecting Rights: Interdicts can protect a wide range of rights, including property rights, contractual rights, or personal rights. They are used when these rights are under threat or have been violated.

3. Maintaining the Status Quo: Interdicts can be granted to preserve the current state of affairs until the court has made a final decision on the matter. This is particularly useful in cases where any change could cause irreversible damage.

4. Enforcing Compliance: An interdict can compel a party to comply with legal obligations, such as performing duties under a contract or abiding by legal or regulatory requirements.

Requirements for Granting an Interdict:
For a court in Zimbabwe to grant an interdict, the applicant must satisfy certain legal requirements. These include:

1. Clear Right: The applicant must demonstrate that they have a clear legal right that requires protection. This right must be legally recognized, whether it be a property right, personal right, or contractual right.

2. Injury or Harm: The applicant must show that they have suffered or will suffer harm if the interdict is not granted. The harm must be substantial, not trivial, and it should be something that cannot be adequately compensated by damages.

3. Absence of Alternative Remedy: The applicant must prove that there is no other adequate remedy available. If the harm can be addressed through damages or another legal remedy, the court is less likely to grant an interdict.

4. Balance of Convenience: The court must consider whether the balance of convenience favors the granting of the interdict. This involves weighing the potential harm to the applicant against the harm that the respondent may suffer if the interdict is granted.

5. Urgency (for Urgent Interdicts): If the interdict is sought on an urgent basis, the applicant must show that the matter is urgent and that any delay in obtaining relief would cause them irreparable harm.

Types of Interdicts:
- Prohibitory Interdict: Prevents a party from doing something that would infringe on the applicant's rights.
- Mandatory Interdict: Compels a party to do something, such as fulfilling a contractual obligation.
- Final Interdict: Granted after a full hearing, providing permanent relief.
- Interim or Temporary Interdict: Provides temporary relief pending the outcome of the main case.

In Zimbabwe, interdicts are an important legal tool to safeguard rights and ensure justice, but they must be applied for with sufficient legal grounds and evidence.

This information is purely for legal education purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

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