The dependants’ action allows those financially dependent on a deceased person to seek compensation for the loss of support due to wrongful death. This legal remedy has become a significant part of tort law, especially in jurisdictions influenced by Roman-Dutch systems. Germanic Origins: Customary Law The action stems from Germanic customary law, which prioritized theContinueContinue reading “The Origin of the Dependants’ Action for Loss of Support”
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Zambia’s Mining Laws Made Simple
Author: Tobbius Hamunkoyo Mining is a big part of Zambia’s economy, and it is guided by the Mines and Minerals Development Act (MMDA). This law, along with updates made in 2016 and 2022, provides the rules for mining activities in the country. Allow me to break it down into simpler terms. What Is the MMDAContinueContinue reading “Zambia’s Mining Laws Made Simple”