Hubert Chiwara v Zimbabwe Power Company

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether applicant is entitled to damages calculated in USD (40%) and local currency (60%)","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant was paid in local currency throughout employment; currency changes in Zimbabwe"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether applicant is entitled to operational benefits while not reporting for duty","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant was dismissed and not reporting for duty"}
• {"issue_text":"What is the reasonable period for damages in lieu of reinstatement","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant claimed up to retirement age (129 months); respondent argued for 6 months"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether applicant is entitled to motor vehicle compensation under ZESA Holdings policy","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondent is wholly owned subsidiary; respondent previously paid motor vehicle compensation"}

Background