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Recent Judgments

Enerst Kandaya t/a Eneka Trading v United General Insurance Company Limited (Commercial Cause 379 of 2021) [2026] MWHC 55 (10 August 2026)	10 August 2026
Imperial Motors Limited t/a Nissan Malawi v Thandize Loti & Another (Commercial Cause 379 of 2021) [2026] MWHC 53 (6 August 2026)	6 August 2026
NBS Bank PLC v Smolete Kacheri t/a Farook Stationery & Another (Commercial Case 166 of 2020) [2026] MWHC 50 (22 July 2026)	22 July 2026
Rashid Tayub v Afribrands Ltd (Commercial Case 21 of 2025) [2026] MWHC 49 (21 July 2026)	21 July 2026
Loveness Chalera and Another v Reserve Bank of Malawi (CIVIL APPEAL CAUSE NO. 01 OF 2021; IRC Matter No. 32 of 2015) [2026] MWHC 54 (17 July 2026) Appeal against assessment of unfair dismissal compensation dismissed; award upheld despite improper consideration of delay and depreciation. Labour Law — Unfair Dismissal Compensation — Interpretation of section 63(4) and 63(5) of the Employment Act — Whether s63(5) sets a minimum or fixed award — Use of salary at dismissal; inadmissibility of boosting for inflation and delays	17 July 2026
MM Engineering Services & Another v Plan International INC (Commercial Cause 296 of 2019) [2026] MWHC 52 (15 July 2026)	15 July 2026
The State (on the Application of Billy Phiri) v Council of the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Judicial Review Case 8 of 2026) [2026] MWHCCiv 21 (14 July 2026) University withdrawal for failed teaching practice quashed for procedural unfairness; claimant to be readmitted and reassessed. Administrative Law — Judicial Review — Procedural fairness in academic assessment and withdrawal decisions — Court reviews process not merits	14 July 2026
Republic v Lin Yunhua (Criminal Case 5 of 2025) [2026] MWHCFin 1 (13 July 2026) High Court cannot grant leave under s81 CP&EC to withdraw prosecutions; the DPP must use discontinuance power. Criminal Procedure — Withdrawal of Proceedings — Applicability of s81 Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code to High Court — Interpretation of Part X and expressio unius — Discontinuance — DPP's power to discontinue prosecutions without court leave — Limits and procedure Criminal Practice — Abuse of Process — Prosecutorial invocation of court leave where discontinuance is available	13 July 2026
CDH Investments Bank Ltd v FN Investments & 2 Others (Commercial Cause 259 of 2017) [2026] MWHC 51 (13 July 2026)	13 July 2026
The Director of Public Prosecutions v Motor Vehicle Truck Benz, BL 6499 & 4 Ors. (Civil Cause 6 of 2025) [2026] MWHC 47 (7 July 2026)	7 July 2026

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Recent Legislation

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026	Government Notice 39 of 2026	8 May 2026
Road Traffic (Prescribed Offences and Penalties) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026	Government Notice 38 of 2026	8 May 2026
Science and Technology (Prescribed Activities) Order, 2026	Government Notice 36 of 2026	1 May 2026
Science and Technology (Licensing of Prescribed Activities) Regulations, 2026	Government Notice 37 of 2026	1 May 2026
Appropriation Act, 2026	Act 1 of 2026	14 April 2026
Tax Administration Act, 2021	Act 13 of 2021	14 April 2026
Supplementary Appropriation (2025/2026) Act, 2026	Act 2 of 2026	14 April 2026
Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026	Act 5 of 2026	14 April 2026
Customs and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2026	Act 4 of 2026	14 April 2026
Tax Administration (Amendment) Act, 2026	Act 6 of 2026	14 April 2026

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Recent Gazettes

Malawi Government Gazette dated 2026-07-17 number 37	17 July 2026
Malawi Government Gazette dated 2026-07-10 number 36	10 July 2026
Malawi Government Gazette dated 2026-07-03 number 35	3 July 2026
Malawi Government Gazette supplement dated 2026-05-08 number 12A	8 May 2026
Malawi Government Gazette supplement dated 2026-05-01 number 11A	1 May 2026

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