FAM, Mabedi appeal court judgement

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and immediate-past Flames coach Patrick Mabedi have both appealed a ruling by the Industrial Relations Court (IRC) that awarded the coach K53.69 million for unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices. The appeals will now be heard in the High Court of Malawi, where each party seeks to overturn or affirm the lower court's decision.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and immediate-past Flames coach Patrick Mabedi have both appealed a ruling by the Industrial Relations Court (IRC) that awarded the coach K53.69 million for unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices, with each party seeking to overturn or affirm the lower court's decision in the High Court of Malawi.

The dispute between FAM and Mabedi centers around the coach's termination from his position as Flames head coach. The IRC had previously ruled that Mabedi was unfairly dismissed and subjected to unfair labour practices, awarding him K53.69 million in compensation. However, both parties have now appealed this decision, with FAM seeking to overturn the ruling and Mabedi seeking to affirm it.

The appeals by FAM and Mabedi will likely focus on the merits of the IRC's decision, with each party presenting their arguments as to why they believe the lower court was correct or incorrect. The High Court of Malawi will then review these arguments and render a new decision, which may affirm or overturn the IRC's ruling. This development highlights the ongoing dispute between FAM and Mabedi, and underscores the importance of ensuring that labour laws are upheld in Malawi.

The appeals by FAM and Mabedi will now be heard in the High Court of Malawi, where a new decision will be rendered on the compensation dispute. Practitioners should closely follow this development, as it may have implications for future labour disputes in Malawi.