Former Chief Justices, Annel Silungwe, Ernest Sakala, Irene Mambilima honoured

By GRACE CHAILE

THE Judiciary yesterday honoured former Chief Justices, deputy Chief Justices and the first female High Court Judge, for their contributions to shaping Zambia’s justice system.

And the Albinism community has made a passionate appeal to the Judiciary for justice for them to feel safe and part of the Zambian community.

At a special valedictory session held to commemorate 50 years of the Supreme Court, under the theme: Empowering the next generation of justice leaders, the Judiciary honoured the first indigenous Chief Justice Annel Silungwe, first female Chief Justice Irene Mambilima, retired Chief Justices Enerst Sakala and Mr Mathews Ngulube.  Others were former deputy Chief Justice Marvin Mwanamwambwa and first woman to be appointed High Court Judge, Florence Mumba.

The current Chief Justice, Mumba Malila and his deputy, Michael Musonda, both State Counsels, were also rewarded for their service to the Judiciary.

Mr Mumba said the session was to celebrate the tireless hours of research, the thoughtful deliberations, and the deep sense of responsibility that each judge had brought to the bench

Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha, appealed to the Judiciary to strive to enhance justice for all Zambians by ensuring legal services are affordable, equitable and readily available for all Zambians.

And Albinism Foundation of Zambia (AFZ) president,John Chiti pleaded with the Judiciary to protect them against the injustices faced because of their condition.

Mr Chiti lamented that albinos have continued to be attacked because of the myth that their body parts bring political, spiritual and business luck.

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