Arthur Murahwa v ABC Easy Loans (Private) Limited

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the Conflict of Interest Policy of ABC Holdings Limited applied to the respondent and was binding on the appellant.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant’s claim that respondent was not a subsidiary of ABC Holdings; respondent’s argument that it was a “grandchild” subsidiary under COBEA."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the appellant engaged in irregular transactions with Glory Teem that constituted misconduct.","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Transfers totaling over ZW$12 million to appellant and spouse; lack of disclosure."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the appellant abused the corporate debit card in violation of company policy and law.","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"62 transactions, many without receipts or during non-business hours, for personal use."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the additional charge of wilful disobedience was validly raised after suspension.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant failed to return laptop after instruction; charge added on 21 March 2024."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the dismissal was justified given the seriousness of the misconduct.","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Nature of misconduct, appellant’s long service, lack of financial harm to employer."}

Background