Zimbabwe Phosphates Industries Limited v Shepherd Kodha

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the failure to physically serve the Notice of Response invalidated the electronic service provided for in the Labour Court Rules.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent's electronic filing on 24 April 2024; Applicant's claim of non-service."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the Applicant provided a bona fide explanation for the non-compliance and lack of diligence.","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's admission of missing IECMS notifications; delay between filing and abandonment notice."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the legal practitioner had authority to depose to the affidavit without a Board Resolution.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Preliminary objection raised by Respondent."}

Background