THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY AND ITS IMPORTANT ROLE OF DISPENSING JUSTICE FAIRLY AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
By Mordecai Mweene, Noel Chulu and Zindaba Lwara Introduction President Hakainde Hichilema on 17th November 2021 appointed Supreme Court Judge Mumba Malila as Chief Justice. Justice Malila took over from late Chief Justice Ireen Mambilima. President Hichilema stated that he had made the decision after considering the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission …