Africas Finest Ltd Winding Up Petition Hearing
A winding-up petition hearing concerning Leicester-based trade and retail business AFRICAS FINEST LTD (case number CR-2026-005390) is listed for 2 September 2026 at 11:30am in the High Court of Justice, Rolls Building, Court 1. The matter appears on the public cause list under the High Court Companies Winding Up list. The company, which is registered under company number 16310418, is currently recorded on Companies House with an active status subject to a active - proposal to strike off notice.
Hearing details
The table below details the hearing information as published on the official court cause list:
| Attribute | Cause List Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | AFRICAS FINEST LTD |
| Company Number | 16310418 |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-005390 |
| Court Location | Rolls Building, Court 1 |
| Court List | High Court Companies Winding Up List |
| Hearing Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Hearing Time | 11:30am |
| Case Type | Winding-up petition |
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Company snapshot
According to the Companies House register, Africas Finest Ltd was incorporated on 12 March 2025. The company's registered office address is 93 Evington Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, LE2 1QH.
The business operates under the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 46190: Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
- 47910: Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Because the company was incorporated in March 2025, no annual financial statements or turnover figures are yet recorded on the public register. Financial filings remain not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
The entries on the public register at Companies House record the following officer and ownership details for Africas Finest Ltd:
- Director: Mr Mahomed Hussein Vindhani (British, born July 1986, resident in England), appointed on 12 March 2025.
- Person with Significant Control (PSC): Mr Mahomed Hussein Vindhani (notified on 12 March 2025). The register records control as holding 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
These facts reflect public records. Official corporate filings record roles and shareholdings; they do not imply or attribute personal liability, insolvency, or wrongdoing to any named individual.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Companies House records indicate that Africas Finest Ltd is currently marked as "active - proposal to strike off". A compulsory strike-off notice under section 1000 of the Companies Act 2006 is typically initiated by the Registrar of Companies when statutory filings, such as confirmation statements, are overdue.
No separate statutory notices regarding winding up were recorded in the published Gazette data supplied for this matter. Further statutory publications can be inspected directly at The Gazette.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a commercial counterparty is subject to a winding-up petition under the Insolvency Act 1986, creditors and suppliers should evaluate their operational and credit exposure immediately.
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property or payment made after the presentation of a petition is void in the event that a winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless validated by court order under a validation application.
Creditor Risk Mitigation Checklist
1. Establish Petition Status: Perform a formal winding up search to verify the presentation date, petitioning creditor details, and court filing status.
2. Audit Exposure: Calculate all outstanding invoices, unbilled work, goods in transit, and contracts currently pending delivery.
3. Review Retention of Title (RoT): Confirm if supply agreements contain enforceable retention of title clauses for unpaid inventory.
4. Suspend Unsecured Terms: Pause extension of trade credit until court proceedings are resolved or validation orders are confirmed.
5. Set Up Automated Alerts: Enable free company monitoring to capture changes in corporate filings, Gazette notices, and tribunal outcomes.
For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
Conducting a professional winding up petition search is a core requirement during property transactions, corporate debt financing, client onboarding, and M&A due diligence. In real estate matters, transferring property or releasing funds without checking for pending petitions risks total transaction voidance under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Failing to verify cause list records can lead to substantial financial loss and professional indemnity claims. Completing an exact-match winding up search before exchange or completion mitigates legal exposure.
How to investigate further
To conduct further due diligence regarding Africas Finest Ltd, risk analysts should check:
- Official filings on the Companies House online register.
- Published legal notices in The Gazette.
- Daily High Court cause lists at the Rolls Building.
- Corp Intel's litigation database by executing a winding up petition search.
FAQ
What is a High Court winding-up petition hearing?
A winding-up petition hearing is a High Court proceeding where a judge reviews an application, typically presented by a creditor, requesting that a company be placed into compulsory liquidation to settle unpaid debts.
Why does the company status show a proposal to strike off?
A "proposal to strike off" is initiated by Companies House when statutory filings are missing. If a winding-up petition is concurrently active, the High Court liquidation process takes precedence over administrative striking off.
What happens to payments made after a petition is presented?
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, payments or asset transfers made by a company after a petition is presented are void unless the High Court issues a validation order.
How can creditors check if a company has an active petition?
Creditors can inspect the High Court cause lists or perform a dedicated winding up search to confirm current litigation status across UK courts.
Disclaimer
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.