High Court General Division judgments for the year... 2016
January, 2016
- Phiri v Jere & Anor. (Civil Cause 643 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 713 (01 January 2016);
- Premium Tama Tobacco Limited v Mambala & Ors. (Civil Appeal 103 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 714 (01 January 2016);
- Libvuwo v Blantyre City Assembly () [2016] MWHC 464 (03 January 2016);
- S v Council of Mzuzu University () [2016] MWHC 437 (04 January 2016);
- Thom v Phekani & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 100 (11 January 2016);
- Chirwa v Ndaferankhande () [2016] MWHC 433 (17 January 2016);
- Ernest v Farmers World Ltd () [2016] MWHC 436 (18 January 2016);
- Oil & Protein Company Ltd v Ahl Commodities Exchange Ltd () [2016] MWHC 435 (18 January 2016);
- E.L v R (Criminal Case 36 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 656 (19 January 2016);
- Mnkhwakwata v Chibwana & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 101 (24 January 2016);
- Chita One Investments v Kandodo & Ors. (Civil Appeal 20 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 719 (25 January 2016);
- Kentam Products v Mweso () [2016] MWHC 431 (27 January 2016);
- Chikapa v Group One and Armoured Security & Anor. (Civil Cause 216 of 2013) [2016] MWHC 723 (28 January 2016);
- Chatepa v Chatepa () [2016] MWHC 429 (31 January 2016);
- Kanthomba v Speedy's Ltd () [2016] MWHC 430 (31 January 2016);
February, 2016
- Kumpolota v Nthala & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 457 (07 February 2016);
- R v Council of Tthe University of Malawi; Ex Parte Msuku () [2016] MWHC 461 (07 February 2016);
- Kabaghe & Ors. v Registered Trustees of the Seventh Day Adventist Church & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 460 (08 February 2016);
- Mafunga v Chokotho & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 482 (08 February 2016);
- Ndunya v Ndunya () [2016] MWHC 463 (09 February 2016);
- Solanke & Anor. v Nbs Bank Ltd & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 465 (09 February 2016);
- Munthali v Banda (Civil Cause 274 of 2013) [2016] MWHC 716 (10 February 2016);
- Ngwalamba v China Gansu Limited & Anor. (Land Cause 10 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 631 (11 February 2016);
- Jasi v R () [2016] MWHC 478 (14 February 2016);
- Phiri v Phiri & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 480 (16 February 2016);
- Goliati( Suing on her behalf and on behalf of the estate of Joseph Goliati (deceased)) v General Alliance Insurance Limited and Linyama (Civil Case 132 of 2012) [2016] MWHC 738 (19 February 2016);
- Dhanapala v Jayawardena & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 483 (21 February 2016);
- Ecobank Malawi Ltd v Kalamula () [2016] MWHC 479 (24 February 2016);
March, 2016
- R v Karonga () [2016] MWHC 491 (01 March 2016);
- R v Mponda (Criminal Cause 68 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 660 (04 March 2016);
- Senior Group Village Headman Kawalika v Mtalimanja (Civil Appeal 30 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 727 (10 March 2016);
- R v Katengeza (Criminal Case 26 of 2013) [2016] MWHC 490 (13 March 2016);
- R v Peterson Kampira (61 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 732 (14 March 2016);
- R v Peterson Kampira (61 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 733 (14 March 2016);
- Registered Trustees of Mchinji Roman Catholic Church v Maneto & Ors. (Civil Cause 791 of 2008) [2016] MWHC 711 (16 March 2016);
- James v S (Bail Cause 6 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 735 (17 March 2016);
- Juma( On his own behalf as brother to the deceased and on behalf of the other dependents of the deceased Rose Juma) v NICO General Insurance Company Limited and National Bus Company Limited (Personal Injury Case 78 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 737 (29 March 2016)
April, 2016
- Leyton v Prime Insurance Company Limited () [2016] MWHC 579 (01 April 2016);
- Chimungu v Mzuzu University () [2016] MWHC 497 (03 April 2016);
- R v Akimu () [2016] MWHC 553 (03 April 2016);
- R v Banda () [2016] MWHC 558 (03 April 2016);
- Makutu & Anor. v Nyasulu (Civil Cause 502 of 2012) [2016] MWHC 724 (08 April 2016);
- Nunes Properties v Karim (Civil Cause 417 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 715 (08 April 2016);
- R v Council of the University of Malawi|Ex Parte: Bulaula & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 504 (25 April 2016);
- S v Director of Public Prosecutions (Misc. Civil Cause 16 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 658 (25 April 2016);
- In Re: Renewal of License of George Gabriel Kaliwo () [2016] MWHC 493 (26 April 2016);
- Mthembuka v ZTE (Malawi) Limited () [2016] MWHC 498 (27 April 2016);
May, 2016
- R v Jumbe () [2016] MWHC 500 (02 May 2016);
- R v Kamwendo () [2016] MWHC 501 (03 May 2016);
- R v Steven () [2016] MWHC 502 (03 May 2016);
- Henderson v Henderson () [2016] MWHC 496 (09 May 2016);
- R v Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs & Ors.|Ex-parte Kammasamba & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 503 (10 May 2016);
- Home Makers (MW) Ltd v Pastor Carol Chapomba () [2016] MWHC 541 (11 May 2016);
- Mpulula v Mpulula & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 495 (11 May 2016);
- Lichanda & Anor. v Anafi & Anor. (Civil Cause 127 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 657 (12 May 2016);
- Jere v Prime Insurance Company Limited () [2016] MWHC 505 (16 May 2016);
- Mbewe v Nico General Insurance Company Limited () [2016] MWHC 506 (16 May 2016);
- Iman & Anor. v R () [2016] MWHC 517 (17 May 2016);
- Inspector Chabwera & Anor. v Prime Insurance Company Limited () [2016] MWHC 523 (17 May 2016);
- Mathews v Mpumira & Anor. (Civil Cause 267 of 2017) [2016] MWHC 703 (18 May 2016);
- Shumba & Anor. v Prime Insurance Company Ltd. () [2016] MWHC 494 (18 May 2016);
- Marko, Supreme Labour Contractors and Associate and Kaira v Candlex Limited (Personal Injury Cause 115 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 734 (19 May 2016);
- Madeya v First Merchant Bank Limited () [2016] MWHC 520 (24 May 2016);
- Mumba v Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau () [2016] MWHC 549 (24 May 2016);
- Namakhwa v Agason Motors () [2016] MWHC 516 (29 May 2016);
- Singini v Frazer () [2016] MWHC 515 (29 May 2016);
- Tausi v Domwe () [2016] MWHC 521 (29 May 2016);
- Mchawi v Central Government Stores & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 514 (30 May 2016);
- Southern Bottlers Limited v Walita () [2016] MWHC 555 (30 May 2016);
- Chimphepo & Anor. v Kachiza () [2016] MWHC 529 (31 May 2016);
- Storey v Eastern Produce Malawi Limited () [2016] MWHC 522 (31 May 2016);
June, 2016
- State v Blantyre City Council, Ex Parte Chikwiri & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 560 (02 June 2016);
- Chilinga v Nyalugwe & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 540 (06 June 2016);
- Kaliati v Prime Insurance Company Limited () [2016] MWHC 519 (06 June 2016);
- Madeya v Seedat & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 537 (06 June 2016);
- Suleman v Ngwali () [2016] MWHC 544 (06 June 2016);
- Kantumbiza v National Bank of Malawi Limited () [2016] MWHC 527 (07 June 2016);
- Mafenyetsera Transport Company Limited & Anor. v Land Train Haulage & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 546 (07 June 2016);
- Kaisi v Mukomera & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 551 (08 June 2016);
- Alifonso v R (Misc. Criminal Cause 30 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 707 (09 June 2016);
- Mhango v R (Misc. Criminal Cause 29 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 708 (09 June 2016);
- Mhango v S (Misc. Criminal Cause 29 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 704 (09 June 2016);
- Zagwazatha v Attorney General () [2016] MWHC 512 (12 June 2016);
- Zammimba v Wilson & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 525 (12 June 2016);
- Ernest v Farmers World Limited () [2016] MWHC 554 (13 June 2016);
- Dumbo v Mdala & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 534 (15 June 2016);
- Makhuva v Mvalo () [2016] MWHC 545 (15 June 2016);
- R v Kaumba (Criminal Case 2 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 730 (15 June 2016);
- R v Muluzi & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 547 (16 June 2016);
- Shoprite Trading Limited v Jokings Cement & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 548 (16 June 2016);
- Ninkawa Transport Limited v Real Insurance Company Limited () [2016] MWHC 543 (20 June 2016);
- Chasweka v Chigoneka & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 524 (22 June 2016);
- Makwakwa v Nyirenda & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 536 (22 June 2016);
- State (ex Parte: Mtelemuka) v Controller of Customs & Excise () [2016] MWHC 528 (22 June 2016);
- Kapito v Attorney General (Civil Cause 262 of 2013) [2016] MWHC 725 (27 June 2016);
- Liston & Anor. v R (Bail Application 37 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 706 (27 June 2016);
- Nkhata v Mndala & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 526 (27 June 2016);
- Magombo v Banda & Persons Unknown () [2016] MWHC 531 (28 June 2016);
- Registered Trustees of the Kingdom of Glory International & Ors. v Homemakers Limited & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 508 (28 June 2016);
- Gafar t/a Mapeto Retread v Omar t/a Khalsons Investments () [2016] MWHC 507 (29 June 2016);
- Kulesi v Malawi Savings Bank Limited () [2016] MWHC 532 (29 June 2016);
- Hanke v Nbs Bank Limited () [2016] MWHC 535 (30 June 2016);
- Kachere v Maiku & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 552 (30 June 2016);
July, 2016
- Mhango v Attorney General (Malawi Defence Force) (Civil Cause 563 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 718 (01 July 2016);
- Galaxy Broadcasting Company Limited v Misinde & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 538 (03 July 2016);
- Jassani & Ors. v Telekom Networks (MW) Limited () [2016] MWHC 511 (03 July 2016);
- Malawi Reinsurance Company Limited v Finance Bank of Malawi () [2016] MWHC 510 (03 July 2016);
- Premier Bus Services Ltd v Nedbank Malawi Limited () [2016] MWHC 518 (03 July 2016);
- Chinomba v Attorney General () [2016] MWHC 539 (07 July 2016);
- Pamodzi Settlement Trust (2005) v Blantyre City Assembly () [2016] MWHC 550 (10 July 2016);
- R v Maiche () [2016] MWHC 559 (10 July 2016);
- Kaphale v Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority () [2016] MWHC 542 (11 July 2016);
- Davie v Chamalonda () [2016] MWHC 509 (13 July 2016);
- Malawi Posts Corporation v Kambiliya () [2016] MWHC 513 (14 July 2016);
- Cuepers v Armbruster & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 557 (19 July 2016);
- Fole v Malawi Housing Corporation () [2016] MWHC 530 (19 July 2016);
- R v Commissioner General of the Malawi Revenue Authority () [2016] MWHC 556 (25 July 2016);
- Chibwana & Ors. v Representatives of the Estate of Lawrence Chibwana & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 533 (26 July 2016);
- S v Director of Public Prosecutions (Misc. Civil Cause 16 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 618 (27 July 2016);
- State & Ors. v Kammasamba & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 607 (27 July 2016);
- Alliance Media v Competition and Fair Trading Commission & Anor. (Misc. Civil Case 53 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 717 (29 July 2016);
August, 2016
- Mafunga v Chokotho & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 576 (03 August 2016);
- Soko v AB & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 578 (05 August 2016);
- R v Phiri (Criminal Cause 23 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 616 (08 August 2016);
- Renewal of Practicing Licence For Davidia Noel Nyasulu () [2016] MWHC 602 (09 August 2016);
- Auction Holdings Ltd v Shela (Civil Appeal 18 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 712 (10 August 2016);
- Brown v Oil & Protein Company () [2016] MWHC 582 (11 August 2016);
- Kampeni & Ors. v Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi () [2016] MWHC 574 (15 August 2016);
- Sembereka v Sembereka () [2016] MWHC 581 (15 August 2016);
- Daudi & Ors. v Al-barakah Charity Trust () [2016] MWHC 590 (16 August 2016);
- Hera & Ors. v Malawi Savings Bank Limited () [2016] MWHC 584 (26 August 2016);
- Shire Highlands Rifle Club v Makandi Tea & Coffee Estates Ltd () [2016] MWHC 563 (28 August 2016);
- R v Kumwembe & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 571 (29 August 2016);
- Shire Highlands Rifle Club v Makandi Tea & Coffee Estates Limited () [2016] MWHC 591 (29 August 2016);
- R v Jekapu & Ors. (Criminal Case 42 of 2012) [2016] MWHC 615 (31 August 2016);
September, 2016
- Mbalame v Malawi Revenue Authority () [2016] MWHC 564 (01 September 2016);
- Khamalatha & Ors. v The Secretary General of Malawi Congress Party (Civil Cause 1347 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 726 (02 September 2016);
- Mbalame v Malawi Revenue Authority () [2016] MWHC 572 (02 September 2016);
- Chinomba v Attorney General (Civil Cause 254 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 731 (05 September 2016);
- Lala Limited v Amin & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 583 (05 September 2016);
- Lala Ltd v Amin & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 568 (05 September 2016);
- Malidadi v Malawi Housing Corporation () [2016] MWHC 567 (05 September 2016);
- Malidadi v Malawi Housing Corporation () [2016] MWHC 573 (05 September 2016);
- Kasito t/a Sanwecka Tech Companies v Ndau () [2016] MWHC 588 (06 September 2016);
- Kasito t/a Sanwecka Tech Companions v Ndau () [2016] MWHC 566 (06 September 2016);
- R v Muluzi & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 569 (07 September 2016);
- R v Muluzi & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 610 (07 September 2016);
- Mapunda v Duwa & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 562 (08 September 2016);
- R v Banda & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 589 (08 September 2016);
- Mapunda v Duwa & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 592 (09 September 2016);
- S v UNIMA; Ex Parte: Sylvester Ayuba James (Judicial Review 31 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 659 (10 September 2016);
- Ex Parte: Itimu; In Re: Legal Education & Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Act 2003 () [2016] MWHC 561 (14 September 2016);
- Ex Parte: Itimu () [2016] MWHC 600 (15 September 2016);
- State v Commissioner General of the Malawi Revenue Authority (Judicial Cause 62 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 620 (16 September 2016);
- Premier Bus Services Ltd v Nedbank Malawi Limited () [2016] MWHC 587 (19 September 2016);
- National Bus Company Limited v Banda & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 585 (20 September 2016);
- Sithole & Anor. v R () [2016] MWHC 580 (20 September 2016);
- R v Katete () [2016] MWHC 612 (27 September 2016);
- Nkhoma & Ors. v Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi () [2016] MWHC 608 (29 September 2016);
- Phiri v Dignitas International (Malawi) () [2016] MWHC 575 (29 September 2016);
- R v Jere & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 609 (29 September 2016);
October, 2016
- R v Kumwembe & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 570 (03 October 2016);
- R v Kumwembe & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 604 (03 October 2016);
- R v Lobo () [2016] MWHC 577 (04 October 2016);
- R v Ngwira () [2016] MWHC 611 (05 October 2016);
- S v Malawi Revenue Authority & Anor. (Judicial Cause 84 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 619 (05 October 2016);
- S v Malawi Revenue Authority & Anor. (Judicial Cause 84 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 641 (05 October 2016);
- Golasi v G4s (Malawi) Limited () [2016] MWHC 601 (07 October 2016);
- R v Khonje (Criminal Case 28 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 613 (07 October 2016);
- R v Khonje (Criminal Case 28 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 642 (07 October 2016);
- Yiannakis t/a GPY Investments v Indebank Limited () [2016] MWHC 596 (07 October 2016);
- Administrator of the Estate of Isaac Khanje v Jumbe () [2016] MWHC 586 (10 October 2016);
- R v Muliya (Criminal Case 364 of 2010) [2016] MWHC 645 (12 October 2016);
- Chiwindi & Ors. v Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Limited (Civil Cause 352 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 647 (14 October 2016);
- Malola v Malola () [2016] MWHC 599 (14 October 2016);
- Malola v Malola (Civil Appeal 48 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 638 (14 October 2016);
- R v Chisale & Ors. (Criminal Case 61 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 617 (18 October 2016);
- Mbeta & Ors. v R () [2016] MWHC 594 (21 October 2016);
- Mbeta & Ors. v R (Criminal Cause 261 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 628 (21 October 2016);
- Mdambo & Anor. v R () [2016] MWHC 603 (21 October 2016);
- Sesani v Attorney General & Anor. () [2016] MWHC 597 (24 October 2016);
- Sesani v Attorney General & Anor. (Bail Application 27 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 637 (24 October 2016);
- Mwalimu & Ors. v R () [2016] MWHC 598 (26 October 2016);
- Mwalimu & Ors. v R (Misc. Criminal Cause 44 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 649 (26 October 2016);
- R v Daudi (Confirmation Case 748 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 614 (28 October 2016);
- Lufani v Nwaogwugwu & Anor. (Civil Cause 338 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 626 (31 October 2016);
November, 2016
- Eladi v Blantyre Newspapers Limited (Civil Cause 448 of 2008) [2016] MWHC 721 (01 November 2016);
- Sankhula v Attorney General (Civil Cause 705 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 720 (01 November 2016);
- Chiutsi v National Bank of Malawi () [2016] MWHC 605 (03 November 2016);
- Kanyenga v R () [2016] MWHC 595 (03 November 2016);
- Kanyenga v R (Misc. Criminal Application 38 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 632 (03 November 2016);
- Nandolo & Anor. v R () [2016] MWHC 593 (03 November 2016);
- Nandolo & Anor. v R (Criminal Case 254 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 629 (03 November 2016);
- Mlenga & Ors. v Heneriq & Ors. () [2016] MWHC 606 (11 November 2016);
- Mlenga & Ors. v Heneriq & Ors. (Civil Cause 366 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 653 (11 November 2016);
- Kumbuyo & Anor. v R (Criminal Case 263 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 625 (15 November 2016);
- Kumwenda v Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (Civil Cause 8 of 2011) [2016] MWHC 710 (16 November 2016);
- Kumwenda v Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (Civil Cause 8 of 2011) [2016] MWHC 736 (16 November 2016);
- Mnthunzi v Ampex Limited (Civil Cause 414 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 630 (16 November 2016);
- Willard v R (Criminal Appeal 33 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 621 (16 November 2016);
- Yasini v Yasini (Matrimonial Appeal 18 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 624 (18 November 2016);
- Foster & Anor. v R (Criminal Cause 270 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 652 (24 November 2016);
- Wilson v R (Criminal Case 77 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 651 (24 November 2016);
- Globe Electronic Limited & Anor. v Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau (Civil Cause 401 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 635 (25 November 2016);
- Chinyama v Banda & Ors. (Civil Cause 429 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 646 (28 November 2016);
- Lundu v Prime Insurance Company Limited (Civil Cause 903 of 2014) [2016] MWHC 636 (29 November 2016);
- Matindi Private Academy v Leasing Finance Company (Civil Cause 364 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 654 (29 November 2016);
- Kasuka Properties v Phiri & Anor. (Misc. Civil Cause 378 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 650 (30 November 2016);
December, 2016
- Kabotolo & Ors. v Chirwa & Ors. (Personal Injury 780 of 2015) [2016] MWHC 622 (01 December 2016);
- Rampi v Rampi (Misc. Civil Cause 115 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 643 (08 December 2016);
- Chimtengo v Chimtengo (Misc. Application 82 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 640 (12 December 2016);
- Mberenga v Destone Germany aka Group Village Headman Mberenga & Ors. (Land Cause 199 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 655 (12 December 2016);
- Msiska v Council for the University of Malawi (Civil Cause 368 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 633 (12 December 2016);
- R v Mateyu (Criminal Case 32 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 644 (12 December 2016);
- Barloworld Equipment Limited v Mkaka Construction Company Limited (Civil Cause 534 of 2012) [2016] MWHC 623 (13 December 2016);
- Maiteni & Anor. v R (Criminal Appeal 2 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 648 (13 December 2016);
- Bhuptani, Dr v Suleman & Ors. (Civil Cause 1709 of 2007) [2016] MWHC 627 (14 December 2016);
- Thawani t/a a TIT B Shop v Carlsberg Malawi Limited (Civil Cause 87 of 2013) [2016] MWHC 634 (15 December 2016);
- Kheya v R (Bail Application 68 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 705 (22 December 2016);
- In the matter of an Application ny Esita Yasini for an Order of Inhibition (Misc. Land Cause 53 of 2016) [2016] MWHC 639 (29 December 2016);