The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Case citation (MNC) | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| High Court of Zambia | Pannar Seed Zambia Limited v Meanwood General Insurance Company Limited (2017/HP/0478) [2018] ZMHC 273 (6 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 273 | 06 Jul 2018 | panner-seed-zambia-ltd-vs-meanwood-general-insurance-company-ltd-hc-6-jul-2018.pdf 6 July 2018 |
| High Court of Zambia | Kapanda v Kapanda Jnr and Others (2016/HP/1886) [2018] ZMHC 274 (16 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 274 | 16 Jul 2018 | lucky-kapanda-jr-vs-wilson-kapanda-jnr-3-others-hc-16-jul-2018.pdf Intestate Succession Act, Cap... |
| High Court of Zambia | Indo-Zambia Bank Limited v Kananapemba (2017/HPC/0491) [2018] ZMHC 275 (23 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 275 | 23 Jul 2018 | indo-zambia-ltd-bank-v-kenny-kananapemba-hc-23-jul-2018.pdf 23 July 2018 |
| High Court of Zambia | Pulse Financial Services Limited v Mwale (2017/HPC/0368) [2018] ZMHC 276 (24 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 276 | 24 Jul 2018 | pulse-finance-services-ltd-v-machwin-mwale-hc-24-jul-2018.pdf 24 July 2018 |
| High Court of Zambia | Miti v Lungu (2017/HP/1318) [2018] ZMHC 277 (24 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 277 | 24 Jul 2018 | andrew-anthony-miti-vs-howard-katuba-lungu-hc-24-jul-2018.pdf Banda v Lungu (Appeal No. 73/2016) [... |
| High Court of Zambia | Chitengi v Attorney General and Others (2017/HP/1552) [2018] ZMHC 278 (25 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 278 | 25 Jul 2018 | paul-chitengi-vs-attorney-general-2-others-hc-25-jul-2018.pdf 25 July 2018 |
| High Court of Zambia | Transaction Payment Solutions Zambia Limited v Brunelli Construction Company Zambia Limited (2017/HP/2149) [2018] ZMHC 279 (25 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 279 | 25 Jul 2018 | transaction-payment-solutionts-zambia-ltd-v-brunelli-construction-company-zambia-ltd-hc-25-jul.pdf... |
| High Court of Zambia | Lafarge Zambia PLC v Mwenya Chambula (Bubu Trading) (2018/HPC/0041) [2018] ZMHC 280 (29 June 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 280 | 29 Jun 2018 | larfage-zambia-plc-vs-mwenya-chambula-trading-bubu-trading-hc-29-2018.pdf 29 June 2018 |
| High Court of Zambia | Nyambe v Salimbuchi (2018/HP/1103) [2018] ZMHC 281 (31 July 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 281 | 31 Jul 2018 | judge-prisca-matimba-nyambe-sc-vs-cephas-salimbichi-hc-31-jul-2018.pdf Rent Act, Cap 206 31 July... |
| High Court of Zambia | Kamthi v Attorney General and Another (2018/HP/1203) [2018] ZMHC 282 (1 August 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 282 | 01 Aug 2018 | sehjad-kamthi-vs-attorney-general-immigration-department-hc-1-aug-2018.pdf Citizenship of Zambia... |
| High Court of Zambia | National Pension Scheme Authority v Sherwood Greene Limited (2018/HKC/0007) [2018] ZMHC 283 (2 August 2018); | [2018] ZMHC 283 | 02 Aug 2018 | 2018-hkc-0007-national-pension-scheme-authority-vs-sherwood-greene-ltd-justice-b-shonga.pdf... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Quattro Company Limited v Mbulo (Appeal No. 118/2017) [2018] ZMCA 284 (1 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 284 | 01 Aug 2018 | quattro-company-ltd-v-moscane-mbulo-1-aug-2018-o.pdf Employment Act, Cap 268 1 August 2018 |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Huwiler v CPD Properties Limited and Others (Appeal No. 16/2018) [2018] ZMCA 285 (1 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 285 | 01 Aug 2018 | victoria-findlay-huwiler-v-cpd-properties-ltd-2-others-1-aug-2018-jo.pdf Arbitration Act, 2000 1... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Southern Cross Motors Limited v Hu Chun Ling (Appeal No. 138/2017) [2018] ZMCA 286 (7 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 286 | 07 Aug 2018 | southern-cross-motors-ltd-v-hu-chun-ling-7-aug-2018-o.pdf 7 August 2018 |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Sichinga and Another v Shabusale (Appeal No. 200/2015) [2018] ZMSC 287 (1 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 287 | 01 Aug 2018 | don-sichinga-another-v-webster-dickson-shabusale-sc-1-aug-2018.pdf 1 August 2018 |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Malama v Chisenga (Appeal No. 135/2017) [2018] ZMCA 288 (10 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 288 | 10 Aug 2018 | naomi-malama-v-edwin-chinda-chisenga-caz-10-aug-2018.pdf 10 August 2018 |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Siapibwe and Another v People (Appeal No. 7.8/2018) [2018] ZMCA 289 (10 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 289 | 10 Aug 2018 | amos-siapibwe-others-v-people-caz-10-aug-2018-o.pdf Penal Code Act, Cap 87 10 August 2018 |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Moyo and Others v People (Appeal no. 26,27,28,29/2018) [2018] ZMCA 290 (10 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 290 | 10 Aug 2018 | amon-moyo-others-v-people-caz-10-aug-2018-o.pdf 10 August 2018 |
| Industrial Court of Zambia | Mutale v African Banking Corporation Ltd. (COMP-IRCLK-432-2016) [2018] ZMIC 291 (14 August 2018); | [2018] ZMIC 291 | 14 Aug 2018 | comp-irclk-432-2016-musonda-mutale-v-african-banking-corporation-ltd-aug-2018-justice-mkchisunka.... |
| Industrial Court of Zambia | Mbewe v Lumwana Co. Ltd. (IRC/SL/03/2018) [2018] ZMIC 292 (27 July 2018); | [2018] ZMIC 292 | 27 Jul 2018 | mbewe-v-lumwana-zambiahighcourtindustrialdivision.pdf 27 July 2018 |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Simwaba v People (Appeal No. 82/ 2017) [2018] ZMSC 288 (25 July 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 288 | 25 Jul 2018 | chanda-simwaba-vs-people-sc-25-jul-2018.pdf 25 July 2018 |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Munganama v Ngoma (Appeal No. 186/2015) [2018] ZMSC 289 (31 July 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 289 | 31 Jul 2018 | benson-munganama-vs-fridah-ngoma-attorney-general-sc-31-july-2018.pdf 31 July 2018 |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Subakanya and Others v Attorney General (Appeal No. 197/2015) [2018] ZMSC 290 (31 July 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 290 | 31 Jul 2018 | josiah-subakanya-117-others-vs-attorney-general-sc-31-jul-2018.pdf 31 July 2018 |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Mwape v People (Appeal No. 138/2017) [2018] ZMSC 292 (7 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 292 | 07 Aug 2018 | emmanuel-mwape-vs-people-sc-7-aug-2018.pdf 7 August 2018 |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Don Sichinga and Another v Shabusale (Appeal No. 200/2015/SCZ/8/227/2015) [2018] ZMSC 342 (1 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 342 | 01 Aug 2018 | appeal-no-200-2015-don-sichinga-yoram-shamalambo-vs-webster-dickson-shabusale-aug-2018-justice-r.... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | First Quantum Mining and Operations Limited v Yendamoh (Appeal No. 206/2015/SCZ/8/307/2015) [2018] ZMSC 343 (15 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 343 | 15 Aug 2018 | appeal-no-2016-2015-first-quantum-minining-operations-vs-obby-yendamoh-aug-2018-justice-mutuna-js.... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Percy Chisanga v The People (Appeal No. 13/2018) [2018] ZMCA 325 (23 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 325 | 23 Aug 2018 | appeal-no-13-2018-percy-chisanga-vs-people-aug-2018-justice-f-mchenga-djp.pdf Penal Code Act, Cap... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Spectra Oil Zambia Limited v Chinyama (Appeal No. 18/2018) [2018] ZMCA 326 (27 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 326 | 27 Aug 2018 | spectra-oil-z-ltd-vs-oliver-chinyama-caz-7-sept-2018.pdf GDC Logistics Zambia Limited v Kanyata... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Trampa Moonga v The People (Appeal No. 19/2018) [2018] ZMCA 327 (25 September 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 327 | 25 Sep 2018 | trampa-moonga-vs-people-caz-25-sept.pdf Wina and Another v People (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 8 of 1996... |
| Constitutional Court of Zambia | Robert Chiseke Taundi v Naluwa (Appeal No. 12/2017) [2018] ZMCC 253 (24 September 2018); | [2018] ZMCC 253 | 24 Sep 2018 | appeal-no12-2017-robet-chiseke-taundi-v-mwene-naluwa-sep-2018-justice-mulondajc.pdf Nyambe vs The... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Katenge Resources Limited v Avarmma Mining Corporation Limited and Others (Appeal No. 153/2017) [2018] ZMCA 328 (4 September 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 328 | 04 Sep 2018 | EL Judicial Review Minerals, oil and gas The matter dealt with an appeal against the decision of... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Kingstone Makungu v The People (Appeal No. 184/2017) [2018] ZMCA 329 (26 June 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 329 | 26 Jun 2018 | appeal-no-184-2017-kingstone-makungu-vs-people-june-2018-justice-mulongoti-ja.pdf Lukolongo and... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Kalumba Kashiwa Mwansa v Mpofu and Another (Appeal No. 061/2015) [2018] ZMSC 344 (22 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 344 | 22 Aug 2018 | selected-judgmennt-no-34-2018-appeal-no-61-2015-kalumba-kashiwa-mwansa-vs-kenneth-mpofu-attorney.... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Steven Kayongo Samuhala v The People (SCZ Appeal No. 518/2013) [2018] ZMSC 345 (7 November 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 345 | 07 Nov 2018 | appeal-no518-2013-steven-kayongo-samuha-v-people-nov-2018-nov-justice-phirijs.pdf Nkumbwa v People... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Donald Taulo & Another v The People (SCZ. Appeal No. 527/2013) [2018] ZMSC 346 (7 November 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 346 | 07 Nov 2018 | appeal-no527-2013-donald-taulo-another-v-people-nov-2018-justice-phirijs.pdf Kambobe v People (SCZ... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Base Property Devlelopment Limited v Chileshe & Others (Appeal No. 211/2015 SCZ/8/218/2015) [2018] ZMSC 347 (27 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 347 | 27 Aug 2018 | appeal-no-211-2015-base-property-development-ltd-vs-michael-nachilima-chileshe-mubanga-chileshe-... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Madison Investment, Property and Advisory Company Limited v Kanyinji (Appeal No. 010/2016) [2018] ZMSC 348 (20 November 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 348 | 20 Nov 2018 | selected-judgment-no-48-2018-appeal-no-10-2016-madison-investment-property-vs-peter-kanyinji-nov.... |
| Constitutional Court of Zambia | Nkandu Luo & Another v Mwamba & Another (Appeal No. 10/2016) [2018] ZMCC 254 (16 November 2018); | [2018] ZMCC 254 | 16 Nov 2018 | selected-judgement-no51-2018-nkandu-luo-another-v-doreen-sefuke-mwamba-atorney-general-nov-2018.... |
| Constitutional Court of Zambia | Mcqueen Zenzo Zaza v Zesco Limited (2018/CCZ/006) [2018] ZMCC 255 (25 October 2018); | [2018] ZMCC 255 | 25 Oct 2018 | HR Human Rights Subjects of human rights Workers 2018-ccz-006-mcqueen-zenzo-zaza-vs-zesco-ltd-oct-... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Savenda Management Services Limited v Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited & Another (Appeal No. 37/2017) [2018] ZMSC 349 (23 November 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 349 | 23 Nov 2018 | savenda-v-stanbic.pdf Lungu v Kalikeka (Appeal No. 114/2013) [2014] ZMSC 37 (1 April 2014); Law... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Miyanda Fearness Siamoongwa v Financial Intelligence Centre (Appeal No. 014/2018) [2018] ZMCA 330 (22 November 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 330 | 22 Nov 2018 | appeal-no014-2018-miyanda-fearness-vs-financial-intelligence-centre-22-11-2018-siavwapa.pdf Banda... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Chanda Mulenga v The People (Appeal No. 57/2018) [2018] ZMCA 331 (22 November 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 331 | 22 Nov 2018 | appeal-no57-2018-chanda-vs-people-22-11-2018-siavwapa.pdf 22 November 2018 |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Joe Muleya & Others v The People (Appeal No. 92,93,94,95/2018) [2018] ZMCA 332 (22 November 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 332 | 22 Nov 2018 | appeal-no92-95-2018-joe-muleya-vs-people-22-11-2018-siavwapa.pdf Mayaba v People (S.C.Z. Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Zondani Mtonga & Another v The People (Appeal No. 110,111/2018) [2018] ZMCA 333 (22 November 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 333 | 22 Nov 2018 | appeal-no110-111-2018-zondani-mtonga-vs-people-22-11-2018-chishimba.pdf Kunda and Another v People... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | James Sikapende v The People (Appeal No. 09/2018) [2018] ZMCA 334 (20 November 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 334 | 20 Nov 2018 | appeal-no-09-2018-james-sikapende-vs-people-20-11-2018-kondolo.pdf Constitution of Zambia Act, Cap... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Aaron Ngosa & Others v The People (Appeal No. 30,31,32/2018) [2018] ZMCA 335 (20 October 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 335 | 20 Oct 2018 | appeal-no-30-32-2018-aaron-ngosa-vs-people-20-11-2018-lengalenga.pdf Moola v People (SCZ Judgment... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Dar Farms and Transport Limited v Panorama Alarm System and Security Services (Appeal No.047/2012) [2018] ZMSC 329 (31 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 329 | 31 Aug 2018 | dar-farms-transport-ltd-v-panorama-alarm-system-security-services-sc-31-aug-2018.pdf Marcus... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Tobacco Association of Zambia v Kayanje Farming Limited and Others (Appeal No. 71/2010) [2018] ZMSC 330 (31 August 2018); | [2018] ZMSC 330 | 31 Aug 2018 | tobacco-association-zambia-v-kayanje-farming-ltd-others-sc-31-aug-2018.pdf Marcus Kampumba Achiume... |
| Court of Appeal of Zambia | Kingsley Ngosa v The People (Appeal No. 12/2018) [2018] ZMCA 319 (21 August 2018); | [2018] ZMCA 319 | 21 Aug 2018 | appeal-no-12-2018-kingsley-ngosa-vs-people-aug-2018-justice-siavwapaca.pdf 21 August 2018 |
| Constitutional Court of Zambia | Mutembo Nchito v Attorney General (2016/CC/0029) [2018] ZMCC 252 (7 September 2018); | [2018] ZMCC 252 | 07 Sep 2018 | 2016-cc-0029-mutembo-nchito-vs-attorney-general-sept-2018-justice-p-mulonda-jc.pdf New Plast... |