Law Association of Zambia

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Annual General Meeting

25th April, 2015Zambezi Sun Hotel

Livingstone, Zambia

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice of 2015 Annual General Meeting

List of Deceased Members

List of New Members

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Minutes of 2014 Annual General Meeting

President’s 2014-2015 Report2014-2015 Committee Reports

The Legal Practitioners’ Committee Annual Report

HIV/AIDS Committee Report

The Human Rights Committee Annual Report (Midlands)

The International Relations Committee Annual Report2014-2015

Law Reform and Constitutional Affairs Committee Annual Report

The Legal Aid Committee Annual Report

The Administration of Justice Committee Annual Report

Young Lawyers’ Committee Annual Report

Treasurer’s Report and Audited Financial Statements

General Information

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Law Association of Zambia in respect of the year ended 31st December 2014 will be held on Saturday, 25th April, 2015 at the Zambezi Sun International Hotel, in Livingstone at 08:30 hours to transact the following business:

1. NATIONAL ANTHEM

2. NOTICE AND AGENDA

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To take note of the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting and to adopt the agenda for the Annual General Meeting

3. MINUTE OF SILENCE

To observe a minute of silence for deceased members

4. APOLOGIES

To take note and record apologies for members not present.

5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To consider and adopt the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, 12th April, 2014.

6. MATTERS ARISING

To consider the matters arising from the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting

7. PRESIDENT’S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

To receive and adopt the audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2014 and the reports of the President, the LAZ Committees and the Auditors.

8. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS

To appoint Auditors for the 2015 financial year and to authorize the LAZ Council to set their remuneration

9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

To transact any other ordinary business as may be properly transacted at an Annual General Meeting.

10. WELCOME BASH

There will be a welcome bash at the Fairmount Hotel on Thursday, 23rd April, 2015 starting at 19:00 hours. The cost of tickets for the bash are K100.00 per person.

11. BOAT CRUISE

There will be a Sunset Cruise on Lady Livingstone/African Queen for Delegates on Friday, 24th April, 2015. The cost of cruise is K450.00 per person. Those intending

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to be on cruise are advised to pay to LAZ Secretariat no later than Wednesday, 8 th

April, 2015. Cancellations made less than 24 hours will not be reimbursed.

12. DINNER ON THE 1861 STEAM TRAIN New!

There will be a 5-course dinner aboard an old steam train while riding through the game park and the turnaround is on the Vic Falls Bridge where you get to have sundowner drinks while you watch the falls for Delegates on Friday, 24th

April, 2015. The cost of the dinner is K886.25 per person. Those intending to be on the train are advised to pay to LAZ Secretariat no later than Wednesday, 8th

April, 2015. Note that prices may come down depending with the number of people registering/paying. Cancellations made less than 24 hours will not be reimbursed.

13. COMMUNITY OUTREACH

There will be Community and Sports activities organized for members on Friday 24th April, 2015 and on Saturday 25th April, 2015 respectively. The details of the activities can be obtained from the LAZ Secretariat. The venues of the proposed activities will be advised.

14. OTHER ACTIVITIES

There will be other activities organised for accompanying spouses, partners and children. Details of the said activities can be obtained from the LAZ Secretariat. Those intending to have their spouses, partners or children participate in these activities are advised to pre-register with the LAZ Secretariat or with the activity organisers. Payments for all activities will be made directly to the activity organisers.

15. ANNUAL BALL

The Annual Ball will be held at the Zambezi Sun International Hotel, Livingstone on Saturday, 25th April 2015 at 19:00 hours. The cost of Dinner per person is K350.00. Dinner Tickets are on sale at the LAZ Secretariat.

H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu has been invited to grace the dinner as Guest of Honour. Cancellations made less than 24 hours will not be reimbursed.

DRESS CODE : Men Women

Black Tie Dinner Attire

COLOUR CODE: To be advised.

Dated the 10th day of March 2015

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Likando Kalaluka

HONORARY SECRETARY

LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

DECEASED MEMBERS

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SUBJECT: LIST OF THE DECEASED LAWYERS AND JUDGES BETWEEN 13TH

APRIL 2014 TO 25TH APRIL 2015------------------------------------------------------------------------

NAME FIRM/INSTITUTION DATE

1. Mrs. Harriet M. Tenthani Sikasote LAZ Member 02/12/2014

2. Mrs. Matrine Miyoba Chuulu WLSA 03/04/2015

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LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

NEW MEMBERS

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SUBJECT: LIST OF THE NEW MEMBERS ADMITTED TO THE BAR BETWEEN 13TH APRIL 2014 TO 25TH APRIL 2015

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1. Chambanenge Susan

2. Kanyimbo Nkwachi

3. Kawana Mukubi John

4. Libati Daniel Sinjwala

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5. Morelli Italo Joshua

6. Munyinya Sylvia

7. Msoni Robin

8. Nakazwe Mwaka

9. Nalomba Maloba

10. Nyimbiri Sangwani

11. Nyirenda Sudzika Sarah

12. Simeza Patricia Mwisha

13. Ndulo Kaumbi Mutinta

LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIANO. 1 LAGOS ROAD, RHODES PARK, LUSAKA

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE LAW

ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA HELD ON SATURDAY, 12TH APRIL, 2014, AT

THE ZAMBEZI SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, LIVINGSTONE

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MINUTE NO. 01/04/14 – ATTENDANCE

PRESENT:

1. Mr. James Banda - President PO Box 30028 Lusaka2. Mr. K. M. G. Chisanga - Vice-President PO Box 34485 Lusaka3. Ms. Linda C. Kasonde - Hon. Secretary PO Box 34972 Lusaka4. Mr. Kafula Mwiche - Hon. Treasurer PO Box 37013 Lusaka

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5. Mr. Clement Francis Tafeni PO Box 35271 Lusaka6. Dr. Overs M. M. Banda PO Box 32272 Lusaka7. Brig. Gen. Moses Phiri PO Box 31291 Lusaka8. Mr. William Nyirenda Boli,SC PO Box 22144 Lusaka9. Ms. Kaleya Sonia Shamwana-Chinganya PO Box 50198 Lusaka10. Mr. Phillip Mukuka PO Box 34444 Lusaka11. Ms. Joy-Rachel Mutemi PO Box 35564 Lusaka12. Ms. Natasha Chilambwe PO Box 240672 Ndola

13. Mrs. Yihemba Kanganja Chirwa PO Box 50106 Lusaka14. Mrs. Ngawo Nakamba Mumba PO Box 33955 Lusaka15. Mr. Steven Kachunsi Simwanza P/Bag E10 Lusaka16. Mr. Joseph Milner Katolo PO Box 38855 Lusaka17. Mr Dickson Jere PO Box 34302 Lusaka18. Mr. Kasiya Humphrey Mwale PO Box 35131 Lusaka19. Mr. Borniface Chiwala PO Box 50486 Lusaka20. Mr. Kafunya Mbindo PO Box 21766 Lusaka21. Mr. Oscar Mudenda PO Box 38855 Lusaka22. Mr. Sugzo Mcbride Dzekedzeke PO Box 30685 Lusaka23. Mr. Elijah C. Banda, S.C PO Box 20817 Kitwe24. Mr. Abyudi J. Shonga, Jnr., S.C PO Box 32369 Lusaka25. Mr. Lungu Stephen PO Box 32369 Lusaka26. Mrs. Mbayi Malama-Kasase PO Box 20817 Kitwe27. Mr. Nchima Nchito, SC PO Box 50349 Lusaka28. Mr. Geoffrey Wamusula Simukoko PO Box 38247 Lusaka29. Mr. Paulman Chungu PO Box FW 235 Lusaka30. Mrs. Elizabeth Mweene-Chanda PO Box 51184 Lusaka31. Mr. Shitubotu Given Muntengwa PO Box 35271 Lusaka32. Ms. Hilda Nukwase Mwanza PO Box 36824 Lusaka33. Mr. Silas Mambwe PO Box 32421 Lusaka34. Mr. Lubumbe John Kayuni PO Box 30069 Lusaka35. Mrs. Agatha C. Ntutuma-Banda PO Box 30069 Lusaka36. Mr. Ng’andu Nchimunya Mweene PO Box 32369 Lusaka37. Mr. Apton Banda PO Box 71322 Ndola38. Mrs. Diana Sichalwe-Sichone PO Box 33638 Lusaka39. Mrs. Febby Siamuzyulu Maimbo Ziela PO Box 50106 Lusaka40. Ms. Meena Celine Nair PO Box 32369 Lusaka

41. Mrs. Tafuna Mumba–Phiri PO Box 34626 Lusaka42. Ms. Comfort Mulenga PO Box 50106 Lusaka 43. Mr. Frederick Imasiku PO Box 50106 Lusaka 44. Mr. Gift Mileji PO Box 50106 Lusaka45. Ms. Felicity Nyako Wangwor–Chisanga PO Box 71869 Ndola46. Ms. Suwilanji Namusamba PO Box 32369 Lusaka47. Mrs. Stella Chileshe-Mulenga PO Box 50486 Lusaka48. Mr. Geoffrey Chilufya Mulenga PO Box 30080 Lusaka49. Mrs. Bridget Harawa–Banda PO Box 34276 Lusaka50. Ms. Eleanor Yadika Mkandawire PO Box 30048 Lusaka51. Ms. Bubala Chibbonta PO Box 50106 Lusaka

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52. Mr. Nzovwa Mwela Chomba PO Box 50106 Lusaka

53. Mrs. Maureen Mwaka Samulela Private Bag 91 Lusaka54. Mr. Mudford Zachariah Mwandenga PO Box 35877 Lusaka55. Ms. Gertrude Musyani PO Box 36187 Lusaka56. Mr. Brigadier Siachitema PO Box Bag 91 Lusaka57. Mr. Jasper J. Munachonga Mulongo PO Box 36856 Lusaka 58. Mr. Alfred Roberts PO Box 34650 Lusaka59. Mr. Likando Kalaluka PO Box 31902 Lusaka60. Ms. Mutale Mukuka PO Box 31902 Lusaka61. Ms. Sindiso Ngatsha Sichone PO Box 50106 Lusaka62. Mrs. Gertrude C.C.Shapi-Mutambo Private Bag 565X Lusaka63. Ms. Harriet Kapampa Kapekele PO Box 32639 Lusaka64. Mr. Gavu Nyirongo PO Box 20514 Kitwe65. Ms. Masiliso Tabitha Sitali PO Box 542 Lusaka66. Ms. Vanessa K.Chilikwela PO Box 38704 Lusaka67. Mr. Saviour Nsomboshi PO Box 36182 Lusaka68. Mr. Nathaniel Nawa Inambao PO Box 80935 Lusaka69. Mr. Prosper Muyatwa PO Box 30685 Lusaka70. Mrs. Lynn B. M. Syanziba PO Box 30069 Lusaka71. Major Isaac Masonga PO Box 34444 Lusaka72. Mr. Kelly Kapianga PO Box 32115 Lusaka73. Mr. Noel Siamoondo PO Box 32115 Lusaka74. Mr. Chintu Mulendema PO Box 38298 Lusaka75. Mr. Arnold Kaluba PO Box 32115 Lusaka76. Major Mutumu Nzala PO Box 31931 Lusaka77. Mr. Marshal Mubambe Muchende PO Box 34872 Lusaka78. Ms. Kamona Akapelwa Mashilipa PO Box 32369 Lusaka79. Mr Victor. Chibulo Musabula PostNet Box 98 Lusaka80. Mr. Abdul Aziz Ticklay PO Box 32953 Lusaka81. Mr. Mateyo Kamanga PO Box 50486 Lusaka82. Ms. Tizyo Mary Bulaka PO Box 31025 Lusaka83. Mr. Fred Hamuzwe Maambo Hamakando PO Box 39313 Lusaka84. Mrs. Sandra Ndemanga–Wamulume PO Box 33611 Lusaka85. Mr. Munkanta Peter Mulenga PO Box 33611 Lusaka

86. Mr. Nkweto Peter Andrew Chewe PO Box 32379 Lusaka87. Mr. Bob Mwewa PO Box 34491 Lusaka 88. Ms. Melody Mayaka Nyendwa PO Box 34972 Lusaka89. Mr. Tundo Chibeleka PO Box 20817 Kitwe90. Mr. Fanwell F. Chibwe PO Box 20817 Kitwe91. Ms. Chisanga Lenka Kasonde PO Box 36043 Lusaka 92. Ms. Kaluba Gloria Kaulungombe PO Box 35271 Lusaka93. Mr. Clavel Mbone Sianondo P/Bag 342 Lusaka94. Mr. Arshad Abdulla Dudhia PO Box 31198 Lusaka95. Col. Chola Jonathan Makanta PO Box 31291 Lusaka96. Mr. Joseph Muleba Chitupila PO Box 32115 Lusaka97. Ms. Clare Musonda PO Box 31299 Lusaka98. Mr. Kelvin Mpembamoto PO Box 35710 Lusaka99. Mr. Anderson Ngulube PO Box 32761 Lusaka

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100. Mrs. Kondwa E. Sakala–Chibiya PO Box 34279 Lusaka101. Ms. Dorica Kafunya PO Box 50106 Lusaka102. Mr. Mulilo Kabesha PO Box 81484 Kabwe103. Mrs. Lydia Sameta Chilumba PO Box 31955 Lusaka104. Mr. Enoch Mulembe PO Box 30690 Lusaka105. Mr. Mando Mulao Mwitumwa PO Box 30134 Lusaka106. Ms. Mutinta Mushabati PO Box 50794 Lusaka107. Mr. Amon Honest Chizu PO Box 51184 Lusaka108. Ms. Mutinta Charity Syulikwa PO Box 30420 Lusaka109. Mr. Greenford Sikazwe PO Box 30077 Kabwe110. Ms. Ngombo Mulemba Mulenga PO Box 50274 Lusaka111. Dr. Pamela Towela Sambo PO Box 32379 Lusaka112. Ms. Murah Kapamba PO Box 50106 Lusaka 113. Mrs. Namwandi H. – Ndhlovu PO Box 30080 Lusaka114. Mr. Jonas Zimba PO Box 38200 Lusaka115. Ms. Nsamba Kantumoya Katongo PO Box 35710 Lusaka116. Mr. Michael Bechani Muntanga PO Box 50939 Lusaka117. Mrs. Doreen C. Mukebo-Machona PO Box 33304 Lusaka118. Mr. Michael Mwape Moono PO Box 30077 Lusaka119. Ms. Chanda Lubasi Joan Punabantu PO Box 30080 Lusaka120. Mr. Philimon Songolo PO Box RW50709 Lusaka121. Mr. Mwaba Mulawo PO Box 50106 Lusaka 122. Mr. Paul Chavula PO Box 710043 Mansa123. Mr. Conrad Sichande PO Box 50106 Lusaka124. Mr. Japhet Zulu PO Box 410089 Kasama

125. Ms. Selina Phiri Luwisha PO Box 50198 Lusaka126. Ms. Ethel Inonge Banda PO Box 32761 Lusaka127. Mr. Fraser Chishimba PO Box 35641 Lusaka128. Mr. Patrick Mutale PO Box 50106 Lusaka129. Mr. Eric Mataba Kamwi PO Box 50274 Lusaka130. Ms. Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube PO Box 35564 Lusaka131. Ms. Nancy Chewe Mulenga PO Box 32251 Lusaka132. Mr. Kelvin N. Hang’andu PO Box 36381 Lusaka133. Mr. Lawrence Mulangu PO Box 50212 Lusaka134. Mr. Mwendabai Mwalusi PO Box 31025 Lusaka 135. Ms. Matilda Chileshe Kaoma PO Box 34485 Lusaka136. Mr. Willis Muhanga PO Box 36561 Lusaka137. Mr. Bibiyana J.Bulaya Kearns PO Box 80424 Kabwe138. Mr. Elias Kananda Mutale PO Box 60762 L’stone139. Mr. Switz Mweemba PO Box 32761 Lusaka 140. Mr. Alex Chileshe PO Box 38411 Lusaka141. Mr. Wilson Mweemba PO Box 35556 Lusaka142. Ms. Nkumbiza Thelma Mumba PO Box 50106 Lusaka143. Mrs. Rachel Mawere Banda PO Box 31299 Lusaka144. Mr. Gabriel Chishimba Chilekwa PO Box 30894 Lusaka145. Mrs. Kabanda Lopa Chilekwa PO Box 32115 Lusaka146. Mrs. Kanyembo Chikula-Zulu PO Box 30894 Lusaka147. Mr. Martin Mankinka PO Box 60088

Livingstone

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148. Ms. Soi Kaingu PO Box 37723 Lusaka149. Mr. Rodwyn Dean-Jay Peterson PO Box 37723 Lusaka150. Mrs. Julia Christine Zulu Chaila PO Box 20819 Kitwe151. Mr. Ronald Somale Hatoongo PO Box 35386 Lusaka152. Ms. Elizabeth Kabisa Handia PO Box 35710 Lusaka153. Ms. Marian Mwalimu Musunga PO Box 34919 Lusaka154. Dr. Fanuel K.M. Sumaili PO Box 34302 Lusaka155. Mr. Zacchaeus Musonda PO Box 240672 Ndola156. Mr. Ignatius Milimo Chooka PO Box 31931 Lusaka157. Mr. Clement Mweemba PO Box 30080 Lusaka 158. Mr. Fanaaka Chidakwa PO Box 32251 Lusaka 159. Mr. Bruce Mukanjo Mwauluka PO Box 36870 Lusaka160. Ms. Susan Wanjelani PO Box 50106 Lusaka161. Mrs. Msimuko Kamo Simfukwe PO Box 80530 Kabwe162. Ms. Martha Tembo PO Box 37631 Kabwe 163. Ms. Sandra Chibuye PO Box 80530 Kabwe164. Ms. Sara Larios PO Box 32115 Lusaka165. Mr. Edwin Mazyopa PO Box 71827 Ndola166. Mr. Stanley Kabamba Mumba PO Box 21692 Kitwe167. Ms. Bridget Likando Pizo PO Box 80530 Kabwe168. Mr. Mcqeen Zenzo Zaza PO Box 50486 Lusaka169. Mr. Kebby Wishimanga PO Box 30028 Lusaka170. Ms. Nakasamba Banda PO Box 30028 Lusaka171. Mr. Anthony Kunda Kasolo PO Box 36856 Lusaka172. Mr. Kapetwa Zachariah Phiri PO Box 50486 Lusaka173. Mr. Walubita Luwabelwa PO Box 50015 Lusaka174. Ms. Grace Kumwenda PO Box 20817 Kitwe175. Mr. Charles Thomas Sinkala PO Box 30067 Lusaka176. Ms. Patricia Dutchu Nyati PO Box 34279 Lusaka177. Mr. Mwape D. Bowa PO Box 50486 Lusaka178. Mr. James Shawa Kankondo PO Box 30819 Lusaka179. Ms. Womba Silumbu–Kankondo PO Box 36824 Lusaka180. Mrs. Thabo Natasha Musonda Mayondi PO Box Lusaka181. Mr. Wilson Banda PO Box 10661 Chingola 182. Mr. Lacane Moono PO Box 23511 Kitwe183. Mr. Mutakela Lisimba PO Box 35929 Lusaka184. Mr. Dorothy M. Matongo–Lisimba PO Box 30705 Lusaka185. Ms. Sekelebaka Muwamba PO Box 50106 Lusaka186. Ms. Natalie Mwenya Mulenga PO Box 240351 Ndola187. Mrs. Mwansa Mulumba-Mutimushi PO Box 31293 Lusaka188. Mr. Ian Mwanajiti Mabbolobbolo PO Box 33431 Lusaka189. Mr. Chongo Musonda PO Box 31299 Lusaka190. Mr. Mwila M. D. Chibiliti PO Box 30067 Lusaka191. Ms. Salome Chomba PO Box FW 235 Lusaka192. Mr. Kelvin Fube Bwalya PO Box 34444 Lusaka193. Mr. Linus Eyotia Eyaa PO Box 34444 Lusaka194. Ms. Yvonne Chembe PO Box 30080 Lusaka195. Ms. Rumbidzai Mutasa PO Box 33812 Lusaka196. Mrs. Hope M. Ndhlovu – Chanda PO Box 35271 Lusaka197. Ms. Alice Mwenzi Mibenge-Mulenga PO Box 35464 Lusaka

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198. Mr. Sibanze Simuchoba PO Box 35822 Lusaka199. Mr. Terrence Mwape Chabu PO Box 21500 Kitwe200. Mr. Sukwana Lukangaba PO Box 30284 Lusaka201. Ms. Myra Kasongo Mweemba PO Box 30284 Lusaka202. Ms. Nana Mpande PO Box 60242

Livingstone203. Mr. Katongo Ian Waluzimba PO Box 50106 Lusaka204. Mr. Richard Libogo Masempela PO Box 50106 Lusaka205. Mrs. Mwape Mondoloka-Musonda PO Box 30080 Lusaka206. Mr. Rikki Josephs Akafumba PO Box 50106 Lusaka207. Mr. Abraham Mwansa PO Box 32884 Lusaka208. Mr. Milimo Moono Munansangu PO Box 32884 Lusaka209. Mr. Solly Patel PO Box 30605 Lusaka210. Ms. Lwisha Shula PO Box 50200 Lusaka211. Ms. Misozi Hope Masengu PO Box 50794 Lusaka212. Ms. Tionenji Melody Sakala-Silwimba PO Box 50794 Lusaka213. Mr. Clifford Moonga PO Box 50486 Lusaka214. Mr. Andrew Kampamba Kombe Private Bag 1 Chilanga215. Mr. Muchula Silumesi PO Box 50486 Lusaka216. Ms. Yiluna Kapelembi PO Box 35564 Lusaka217. Ms. Doris Nyirenda Kapumba PO Box 31299 Lusaka218. Mr. Bwalya K. Mubanga PO Box 34626 Lusaka219. Mr. Bwalya Moonga Milimo PO Box 37268 Lusaka220. Ms. Mweetwa Siachiwena Kambobe PO Box 35710 Lusaka221. Mrs. Emmah Mwamba-Kapuka PO Box 38411 Lusaka222. Ms. Sombo Kawilila Kaela PO Box 20070 Kitwe223. Mr. Chishimba Kaela PO Box 22962 Kitwe224. Ms. Precious Goma PO Box 30819 Lusaka225. Mr. Mabvuto Sakala PO Box 32115 Lusaka226. Mr. Crippen Siatwinda PO Box 32761 Lusaka227. Ms. Mandy Manda P/B E578 Lusaka228. Mr. Fabian Mayondi PO Box 35710 Lusaka229. Mrs. Martha Kashala Tembo PO Box 50486 Lusaka230. Mr. McRobby Vincent Chiwale PO Box 21597 Kitwe231. Mr. Joseph Akapelwa PO Box 50106 Lusaka232. Mr. James Mataliro PO Box 50486 Lusaka233. Mr. Marcus Taurai Nzonzo PO Box 39405 Lusaka234. Ms. Catherine Lombe Phiri PO Box 50106 Lusaka235. Ms. Fannie Nyirenda PO Box 50106 Lusaka236. Mr. Hobday Kabwe PO Box 30234 Lusaka237. Mr. Kizito Mwiinga PO Box 22144 Lusaka238. Mr. Chitala Chali PO Box 23511 Kitwe239. Mr. Joe Hantebe Simachela PO Box 50106 Lusaka240. Ms. Sikwibele Kabukabu PO Box 60029

Livingstone241. Mr. John Kapepe, Jnr. PO Box 60185

Livingstone242. Mr. Eddie Kalela Mwitwa PO Box 50794 Lusaka243. Mr. Chishimba Lamba PO Box 20819 Kitwe244. Mrs. Liya Banda-Tembo PO Box 34919 Lusaka

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245. Mrs. Charity Masambo Katanga PO Box 50103 Lusaka246. Ms. Mwape Bwalya PO Box 50794 Lusaka247. Mr. Levis Mumba PO Box 70197 Ndola 248. Mrs. Daphne Pauline Soko Chabu PO Box 70638 Ndola249. Ms. Waicha Ndhlovu PO Box 50074 Lusaka250. Mr. Nganga Yalenga PO Box 36753 Lusaka251. Mr. Rodrick Chisala Mukuka PO Box 30279 Lusaka252. Mr. Andrew Mwansa P/Bag 30x Ridgeway Lusaka253. Mr. Bonaventure Chakwawa Mbewe PO Box 31936 Lusaka254. Mrs. Kasumpa Mwansa-Kabalata PO Box 33304 Lusaka255. Mrs. Nancy Chola Chileshe – Sikazwe PO Box 33304 Lusaka256. Ms. Mbile Muwindwa Wina Vukovic PO Box 33304 Lusaka257. Ms. Sibeso Sianga PO Box 31299 Lusaka258. Ms. Cecilia Sikatele PO Box 31299 Lusaka259. Mrs. Priscilla Bwembya-Chanda PO Box 71534 Ndola260. Mr. Joseph Jalasi Private Bag E891 Lusaka261. Mr. Lubinda Linyama Private Bag E891 Lusaka262. Mr. Peter Sokwani Chilembo PO Box 37102 Lusaka263. Mrs. Sambwa Simbyakula-Chilembo PO Box 50106 Lusaka264. Mrs. Ngosa S.Simachela-Mulenga PO Box 34207 Lusaka265. Mrs. Sashi Nchito-Kateka PO Box 34207 Lusaka266. Mr. Chisuwo Hamwela PO Box 34207 Lusaka267. Ms. Angela C.Chikamba Mwalula PO Box 35162 Lusaka268. Mr. Goodwell Mateyo PO Box 38474 Lusaka269. Mrs. Helen Lungu–Banda PO Box 30080 Lusaka270. Mr. Justine Sipho Chitengi PO Box 51185 RW Lusaka271. Ms. Winifreda Mwendalubi Sieta PO Box 32761 Lusaka272. Mr. Hastings Pasi PO Box 32115 Lusaka273. Ms. Patuma Nyangu PO Box 22000 Kitwe 274. Mr. Benson Mpalo PO Box 50106 Lusaka275. Mr. Gregory Cornhill PO Box 38906 Lusaka276. Mr. Brian Msidi PO Box 32344 Lusaka277. Mr. Robert Yona Mwanza PO Box 20200 Kitwe278. Mrs. Christine M. Banda Mwanza PO Box 20200 Kitwe279. Ms. Chabala Kasese P.O. Box 35710 Lusaka280. Mrs. Bubile Grace Lungu Mupeso PO Box 30080 Lusaka281. Mr. Precious Tembo PO Box 50794282. Ms. Sandra Mukuka Malupande PO Box 30894 Lusaka283. Mr. Bob Mwelwa Musenga P/Bag 30x Ridgeway Lusaka284. Mr. Tennieson C. Nyangu PO Box 31299 Lusaka285. Mr. Lloyd Munankopa Sikaulu PO Box 39405 Lusaka286. Major. Mwizukanji Namwawa PO Box 31931 Lusaka287. Mrs. Doris Chomba Tembwe PO Box 31955 Lusaka288. Mrs. Twaambo Kalenga-Chirwa PO Box 31955 Lusaka289. Mrs. Erica Chakota-Nchito PO Box 31955 Lusaka290. Mr. John Lubumbe Kabuka PO Box 240440 Ndola291. Mr. Arthur Sike PO Box 33304 Lusaka292. Mr. Mwenya Andrew Mukupa PO Box 320001 Lusaka293. Mr. Sydney Chisenga PO Box 32115 Lusaka294. Mr. Charles Mkokweza PO Box 32115 Lusaka

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295. Mr. Jacqueline Cornhill Jhala PO Box 32115 Lusaka296. Ms. I’nutu Suba PO Box 61078

Livingstone297. Mr. Kamfwa Obote Kasongo PO Box 38906 Lusaka298. Ms. Caroline Zamaere PO Box 38906 Lusaka299. Mr. Sydney Mulengeshi PO Box 38704 Lusaka300. Mr. Gilbert Pindani PO Box 37268 Lusaka301. Mr. Kevin Mweemba PO Box 50015 Lusaka302. Mrs. Theresa M. Liswaniso-Kampata PO Box 36187 Lusaka303. Mr. Mwaba Mulawo PO Box 50106 Lusaka304. Ms. Laura Inonge Malao PO Box 34444 Lusaka305. Ms. Conceptor Chinyanwa PO Box 50106 Lusaka306. Ms. Natasha Nsanta-Kalimukwa PO Box 50106 Lusaka

307. Mr. Reuben Kajokoto PO Box 50015 Lusaka308. Mr. Rogers K. Chibuye PO Box 30690 Lusaka 309. Ms. Mutale Mambo PO Box 34444 Lusaka310. Mr. Sunday Bwalya Nkonde, SC PO Box 50843 Lusaka311. Ms. Esther Mwenya Kalela PO Box 32761 Lusaka312. Ms. Mwaka Chizinga PO Box 36711 Lusaka313. Mr. Patrick Siampwili PO Box 71534 Ndola314. Mr. Layeni Rodney Phiri PO Box 37268 Lusaka315. Mrs. Mary Katai Bwalya–Chisha PO Box 36871 Lusaka316. Mr. Francis Kondwelani Mwale PO Box 37475 Lusaka317. Mr. Eustace M. Ng’oma PO Box 30279 Lusaka318. Mr. Milingo Lungu PO Box 36871 Lusaka319. Ms. Chibesa Lupili PO Box 35271 Lusaka320. Ms. Namakuzu Shandavu PO Box 32115 Lusaka321. Ms. Situlile Khumalo Ngatsha PO Box 32115 Lusaka322. Mrs. Mubanga K.–Lupiya PO Box 50106 Lusaka323. Ms. Ruth S. Mutete PO Box 37102 Lusaka324. Mrs. Lydia Kwibisa Matapo PO Box 50106 Lusaka325. Ms. Lindiwe Maboshe PO Box 32884 Lusaka326. Mr. Kondwani Sibande PO Box 32884 Lusaka327. Mr. Milton Mulenga PO Box 32884 Lusaka328. Ms. Mauyaneyi Marebesa PO Box 32761 Lusaka329. Ms. Margaret Hakasenke PO Box 34444 Lusaka330. Ms. Situmbeko Chocho PO Box 31276 Lusaka331. Ms. Samundengu Mwaka Ngoma PO Box 34491 Lusaka332. Ms. Tantameni Chitalu Chali PO Box 20819 Kitwe333. Ms. Mwelwa Mwalula Chanda P/B E578 Lusaka

334. Mr. Joshua Mwamulima PO Box 32115 Lusaka335. Mr. Chewe C. Mhango PO Box 36824 Lusaka336. Mr. Katindo Mwale PO Box 36824 Lusaka337. Mr. Raymond Bwanga Musumali PO Box 39405 Lusaka338. Mrs. Maggie Banda–Kaunda PO Box 51302 Lusaka

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ABSENT WITH APOLOGIES:

1. Adam Dawood Azizhussein, S.C2. Akalutu Shepherd3. Banda Chifumu Kingdom, S.C4. Banda Landilani5. Banda Maureen – Mwanza6. Banda Michael Chauba7. Banda Mweshi

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8. Banda Pandala Paul (Rtd. Col.)9. Bunting Diana-Goramota10. Calisto Nhamboteh, (Capt.)11. Chakoleka David Moses12. Chalenga Freddie13. Chali Tresford14. Chalwe Margaret Kunda-Mudenda15. Chama Gilbert Chishala16. Chanda Charles(Chanda Chizu & Ass)17. Chanda Mumbi Nicholas18. Chibalabala John19. Chibesakunda Chibesa20. Chibesakunda Mwelwa21. Chibiya Muyoya22. Chibwesha Florence23. Chikonde Nkandu Priscilla-Chansa24. Chikuta Moono Lanco25. Chilembo Oliver Bangala26. Chileshe Bwalya27. Chileshe Jonathan Harvey Chanda28. Chilombo Shoko Juliana29. Chimembe Mwila Joseph30. Chimuka Abigail31. Chimuka Constantine Haangala32. Chishimba Kasumpa Bornwell33. Chisulo Samson Lee, SC34. Chisunka Kennedy Chibangu35. Chisunka Mathew Kasonde36. Chitabo Celestin Peter Mwila,SC37. Chitambala Moses38. Chitundu Mwamba39. Chitungu Wallace Tommy40. Chitupila Kateule41. Chiumya Natasha–Machila42. Chongo Irene Musonda Lamba43. Chongwe Ignatius Mumba44. Chongwe Rodger Masauso Alivas, S.C45. Chonta Charles Chileshe46. Chugani Mohan47. Chulu Enias48. Chuula Patrick Chikosola49. Chuulu Matrine Miyoba50. Chuunga Fredrick Sulwe51. Dean Victoria52. Folotiya Thandiwe – Mwiko53. Gray Anne Doma-Kunda54. Habasonda Casper 55. Haimbe Mulambo Hamakuni56. Haimbe Mwempwa Mark57. Hamanyati Mwenda

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58. Hamir Ali Mahomed, S.C59. Hamwela Augustine60. Hara Constantine61. Hatoongo Demetria Chimuka-Mudenda62. Imasiku Imbuwa Sydney63. Jere Daka Patricia64. Jere Eneya65. Jere Richard66. Jhala Eva Veiga67. Jumba John68. Kabimba Wynter Munacaambwa,SC69. Kabonga Lapukeni Aloyse Valentine70. Kalandanya Kapumo Gideon71. Kalikiti Alex72. Kalinde Leonard Nkole,Dr73. Kalokoni James Chibaletondo74. Kalyabantu Momba Metina75. Kang’ombe Mwansa Bernard76. Kasonde Pixie Linda Mwila-Yangailo77. Kasongo Mevis Kasongo – Chisanga78. Kasote Donald Kirk79. Kasula Lennard80. Kasumpa Mwansa–Kabalata81. Katayi Kabwe Chuungu82. Katazo Keith83. Katebe – Mwinga Katai Doris84. Katupisha Gladson Paul85. Kayukwa Godfrey Robert86. Kayumba Felicity Kalunga87. Kennedy Tembo Angelica88. Khosa Edgar89. Khunga Majumo90. Kombe Chibwe Mwila91. Kunda Irene Mwezi92. Liweleya Michael Munalula93. Lungu Chagwa Edgar94. Machila Bradford95. Makala Kenny Hachuka96. Makayi Ndala97. Makeleta Naisa98. Malama Thomas Katuma99. Malambo Vincent Blackskin, S.C100. Malipenga Robson Katoka101. Mandona Richard Nsofu102. Mapani Christopher103. Mapani Kosa Mukamunkomba Maria104. Mateele Namangolwa105. Mathotho Stanley Edward Andrea106. Michelo Banji- Nyundo107. Mosho Lewis

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108. Msoni Kelvin109. Mtine Clotildah Chalabesa Tembi110. Mudenda Frederick Syamulandabala111. Mudenda Munsanda Nana112. Mukande Mwikisa Louis,SC113. Mukata Akekelwa Keith114. Mukaya Nyambe Jim115. Mukuka Edward Mulenga116. Mukulwamutiyo Grace117. Mukumbi Jonas118. Mukupa Martha Nalubamba119. Mukuwa Gertrude120. Mulamfu Mukumbwa Beatrice121. Mulima Linire122. Mulwanda Sara123. Mulwila Dorothy Agnes Kayeyi124. Mulwila John Mubanga, Dr.,SC125. Mundashi Michael Musonda, SC126. Mundia Christopher Lubasi, SC127. Muneku Charles Nathaniel128. Muneku Mseteka Noriana129. Mung’omba D’israeli Wila130. Musabandesu Keith Paul Kabwe131. Musaila Kingstone132. Musaluke Martin133. Musanya Mukuka Alex134. Museba Bwembya Mutule135. Mushemi Mooka136. Mushipe Martha137. Mushota Chipo – Nkhata138. Mushota Jabani Lillian139. Musonda Phillip Justice,.Dr.140. Mutale Brenda-Chanda141. Mutale Chibamba Bonaventure, SC142. Mutale Felix143. Mutemwa Mutemwa144. Mutofwe Willa Mungule145. Mutti Nellie Butete Kashumba146. Muuka Lishomwa Nawa147. Muya Zachariah148. Muyawala Moses Patrick149. Muyenga Mashebe Muteto150. Muzenga Kelvin151. Mvunga Patrick Mphanza, Prof., SC152. Mwanabo Lastone153. Mwanakatwe James154. Mwanakulanga Andrew155. Mwanandiwa Bernard156. Mwananshiku Kampamba Pam157. Mwananshiku Sylvester Chibangu

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158. Mwanawasa Maureen Kakubo L., Dr.159. Mwanawasa Muyamba160. Mwanda Florence Chani161. Mwansa Emmanuel Bupe, SC162. Mwansa Ernest Chitumwa163. Mwelwa Moses164. Mwenda Jameson Leonard, (Rtd. Rev.)165. Mwenda Marjorie Grace166. Mwenya Kaela–Bwalya167. Mwenya Wilfred168. Mwenye Juma Musa,SC169. Mwewa Chola170. Mwewa Vincent Kaunda171. Mwiimbu Jack Jacob172. Mwikisa Paul Wasamunu173. Mwitwa Chola Bernice Anna174. Mwiya Sepo Mambwe175. Mwondela Kaumbu176. Mzumara Tom177. Nachalwe Nkusuwila178. Nachibanga Kahumbu179. Nachula Rita Noah Nsokolo –Twumasi180. Naik Jitesh181. Namachila S. C. Bernard182. Nanguzgambo Benny Francis183. Ndhlovu Humphrey Hlazo, S.C184. Ndhlovu Mwaka185. Ndovi Lushomo186. Neves Drastress Maria Sanana187. Ngulube Misozi-Shipanuka188. Ngulube Richard189. Ngulube Sandani Tutwa190. Ngwira William191. Nhari Charles192. Nhekairo Chirumba Annette193. Nkunika Andrew194. Nonde Chisanga Isaac195. Nyirenda Malaro196. Oteng Daka Thandiwe197. Patel Kanti Kanjibhai198. Patel Nayar Abha199. Patel Younus Asmal200. Phiri Emely-Zimba201. Phiri Moses202. Ranchhod Dimple Sikand203. Rose Samakayi204. Sakala Julius Bikoloni, SC, Dr.205. Shilimi Arnold Mweetwa206. Siakalima Zunga207. Siame Ben Ismail

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208. Siamutwa Charles209. Sianyabo Nombo Joseph210. Sichombo Daniel Miyoba211. Sikazwe Kephas Chanza212. Sikazwe Mupezeni Frank213. Sikota Sakwiba, SC214. Silwamba Eric Suwilanji, S.C215. Simataa Marjory216. Simbao Kensilick Mwamba217. Simbyakula Ngosa, Dr.,Hon.218. Simeza Robert Mbonani,SC219. Tembo Dumisani James220. Tembo Tai Mable-Chakoleka221. Tembo Tukuza-Mtukuzi222. Theotis Armanda Desiree Anne223. Theu Jordon Binwell224. Twumasi Samuel Atta Gyamera225. Vundamina Kyansenga – Chitoshi226. Walubita Maimbolwa Katrina227. Wamundila Faith228. Wandi Rosewin Mutinta229. Watae Sydney230. Wright Jonathan Andy Henry231. Yambwa Imbula232. Yangailo Pengani Handerson233. Yosa Grandson Yosa234. Yousuf Adam Ahmed Musa235. Zaheeda Essa236. Zaloumis Mwangala Ilunga Frances237. Zimba M. Susan238. Zulu Leslie Chembe239. Zulu Lungisani240. Zulu Makebi241. Zulu Sebastian Saizi, SC

ABSENT WITHOUT APOLOGIES:

1. Achiume Kapumbu Marcus2. Adams Juvenal Hilton3. Ahluwalia Situkali Audrey4. Akabondo Imonda5. Aloysius Sibiho Mapate6. Annie Senkwe Nsenduluka Chungu7. Banda Dorcas8. Banda Kims9. Banda Natasha

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10. Banda Nixon Mabvuto11. Banda Tenthani Israel12. Banda Tinenenji13. Besa Christopher Mutale14. Besa Friday 15. Bota Kennedy16. Bwalya Deborah Anne17. Bwalya Dereck18. Bwalya Katongo Chewe19. Bwalya Natasha Chilufya20. Bwembya Anthony21. Chama Maudy Kapatamoyo -Mulenga22. Chamutangi Peter Musengu23. Chanda Charles (Chilupe & Permanent)24. Chatora Shubayi25. Chauwa P.Celine26. Cheelo Wilson Kachesa27. Chenda Kazimbe28. Chenda Tafara29. Chibala Osward30. Chibangula Gary Davies 31. Chibomba Susan32. Chibundi Phillip Kafusha33. Chibuye Sandra34. Chibwe Ysakar Chikwa35. Chibwili Davies36. Chikoli Arnold37. Chikuba Siakamwi38. Chikuni Priscilla39. Chilembo Stewart Todd40. Chilepa De-Assis Louise41. Chileshe Basil42. Chileshe Bendix Dennis 43. Chileshe Mukuka David44. Chileshe Peter45. Chilingulo Wezi46. Chilufya Maxmillian Chanda47. Chilufya Natasha Bwalya48. Chinene Harry 49. Chingoma Mwelwa50. Chinyama Sombo 51. Chinyanta Judith Mukaya 52. Chipanzhya Mambwe

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53. Chipoya Glory Mwenya54. Chirambo Wedson Stembridge, Bishop55. Chisanga Annie Nsama56. Chisanga Bwalya-Mumamba Sharon57. Chisanga Mutale Jay58. Chisengele Michael 59. Chishala Eness Chiyenge 60. Chitalu Matuta Humphrey61. Chiteba Mulenga62. Chitiya Jingala63. Chitoshi Chishala,Jnr64. Chizawu Collins Kamwishi65. Couvaras Jean 66. Darlington Mwape67. Diana Mizinga Majokwe68. Dindi Noah Kaponda 69. Dudhia Abdulla Suhayl70. Dudhia Ebrahim Abdulla71. Findlay Ventsislavova Dessislava72. Forrest William Myles73. Gambwe Mapenzi74. Goma Kawama75. Gondwe Alick 76. Gondwe Buta 77. Haamachila Choonga Mapenzi78. Hibajene Mainde Mulunda79. Howard Andrew Guy80. Ilunga Joseph 81. Ilunga Muyawala Janet82. Imenda Mumbali Mwiya83. Kabwe Joshua84. Kabwe Yvonne Chiti85. Kachasa Patricia Chishimba86. Kaemba Gilbert Mwamba87. Kafwabulula Alex Chola88. Kaite John Kakungu89. Kalonde Quintino Mumba 90. Kaluba Stanley Nkandu91. Kamanga Priscilla Mwenya92. Kamanga Shansonga N. Patricia, Dr. 93. Kamanzi Marina94. Kambafwile Serena Ngandwe95. Kambole Chungu Lannette-Chiti

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96. Kamfwa Dennis97. Kamuwanga Mwangala Beatrice(Dr.)98. Kamwengo Katumwa Mary99. Kanja Mpundu George100. Kanswata Kabwita101. Kapasa John Marcellinus102. Kapasa Mukupa 103. Kapasa Mwenya104. Kapilikisha Francis Chowa 105. Kapinga Peter 106. Kapita Kangwa Astridah107. Kapumpa Mumba Smyth 108. Kasanda Sichalwe Chanda109. Kasonde Mutale Joseph 110. Kasonde Patrick 111. Kate Viyuyi Towela Ketty112. Katongo Kephas Kampamba 113. Katunasa Chipili-Magayane 114. Katuta Bruno 115. Kaulung’ombe Germano Mutale 116. Kaunda Kapulwa-Kafumukache117. Kaunda Kasenge118. Kaunda Kennedy119. Kavimba Nyendekazi Rose120. Kawandami M.Annie121. Kayawe Victor122. Kunda Marion Kabale 123. Lamba Mwaba Mwila124. Lisita Charles Akokwa, Major125. Locha Godfrey126. Lukwasa Muyayi Martin127. Lungu Gilbert128. Luo Bwalya129. Lupiya Moses130. Lwambano Musalile Frank 131. M’membe Fred132. Maanga Maison(Col.)133. Mabula Tukiya Kankasa, Dr.134. Madaika Jeah135. Magubbwi Chimuka 136. Maimbo Chibesa137. Mainza Remmy138. Makasa Mukula Robinson

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139. Malama Jonathan Bwembya140. Malama Kambole Chilombo141. Manyepa Kalifano Munsanje142. Mapara Rita 143. Marebesa Mulenga Mutale Sylvia144. Marietta Tiziana145. Masengu Michael Golden146. Mataa Nawa 147. Mataka Lynda148. Matibini Lawrence Mutangana149. Mayembe Luckson150. Mazumba Douglas151. Mbalashi Chilufya152. Mbaluku Loveness Kolala153. Mbambara Anock154. Mbewe Irene Inonge Zeko 155. Mbewe Mwape156. Mbewe Njelesani Mwamba Rosemary 157. Mbewe Nsenduluka Cecilia158. Mbewe Shadreck159. Mbushi Bwanga Henry160. Mdala Aalyiana Harriet161. Mhango Norman Huck Ganje 162. Michelo Victor Namobe 163. Miyanda Triphine164. Mkandawire Namwene165. Moono Lucane166. Mooya Kantu Flora167. Mtonga Beenzu Malibase168. Mtonga Leya –Ngoma169. Mubanga Bwalya Gershome, Rtd.Major170. Mubanga Kabwe – Phiri171. Mubanga Willie Aubbie Crispin172. Mubashi Hugo Chomba 173. Mubonda Kabanda Newton 174. Muchelemba Cynthia-Chapewa175. Mufwafwi Fynold176. Muhandu Emeldah - Bupa177. Mujuda Samson178. Mukonka Caristo179. Mukuka Chipulu Patience180. Mukwasa Morgan181. Mulela Chansa

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182. Mulele Etambuyu183. Mulele Maipepi-Chomba184. Mulele Moses Morris185. Mulele Mukumba186. Mulenga Bwalya Barnaby187. Mulenga Chitimba Mary 188. Mulenga Derrick189. Mulenga Ives Killian190. Mulenga Kunda Iven191. Mulenga Mutila192. Mulenga Paul (Corpus Legal.)193. Mulenga Paul (Paul Mulenga & Ass.)194. Muleza Chad Himoonga195. Mulikita Mabaleka Susan196. Mulikita Mulikita Njunga197. Mulongoti Macdonald 198. Mulunga Chaaze Joyce199. Muma Besa Faustin 200. Mumba Andrew Dean Mwansa201. Mumba Chiluba202. Mumpa Rodney Musonda203. Munsanje Hodges Mark204. Munuka Mando Kate205. Munyama Africa Bruce206. Mupenda Mpange Benaiah 207. Mupeta Douglas Bryson208. Mupunda Sabina Njavwa209. Musonda Chanda 210. Musonda Justin 211. Musonda Kaongo212. Musonda Michael 213. Musonda Patrick Chileshe 214. Musopelo Lukaki Belinda215. Musukwa Musenga Andrew216. Musune Chimuka Stemon217. Mutalama Edna218. Mutale Benjamin Chanda219. Muvwende Aven220. Muyanza Hamanenga221. Muzumbwe Bernadette Miyoba222. Muzyamba Sol Chilikwazi Mudenda 223. Mwaanza Makalo224. Mwale Peter

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225. Mwape Bupalo Gemimah Musonda226. Mweemba Charlotte227. Mweemba Humphrey Mupango228. Mweemba Keith229. Mweemba Kelvin230. Mweendalubi B.Kapukutula231. Mwenya Chibeka 232. Namangala Phanwell H.233. Nambeye Nancy – Mumba234. Namwinga Sandi 235. Natala Mutinta-Siasima236. Nchito Kapungwe237. Ndalameta Martin Mulopa238. Ndandula Sakavumbi Charles 239. Ndhlovu Davison Elack240. Ndhlovu Kay Telephone241. Ndhlovu Matiya242. Ndovi Mwale Josephine 243. Ndovi Suzyo Namoonga-Akatama244. Ndulo Patrick Matyola 245. Ng’ambi Kapampa Nyuma246. Ng’oma Chrispin247. Ng'ambi Nkhata Daisy 248. Ng'anjo Nathan 249. Ngenda Benjamin Lubinda 250. Ngoma Dumisani J. 251. Ngoma Mkalimo Agness252. Ngoma Osborne253. NgomaT.M.Pauline254. Ng'onga Isaiah Chifumbe 255. Nkausu Chooka Adrian 256. Nkulukusa Frank Milao257. Nsofu Katongo258. Nsokolo Francis259. Nzala Peter Evans260. Okware Nicholas L’ Emadit261. Panayotopoulos Sevasti262. Patel Gulam Farid 263. Phillips William Martin264. Phiri Andy Gilbert265. Phiri Anthony Khetani266. Phiri Chintende Michael 267. Phiri Chivwara Kopeka

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268. Phiri Jack 269. Phiri John 270. Phiri Kutambe Triza271. Phiri Malota272. Phiri Ngaitila273. Phiri Rhoda- Bwalya 274. Phiri William275. Pio Chizuni Sibongile Pamela276. Pumbwe Fireman277. Saboi Lufwendo278. Sakala Jere Olipa279. Sakuwaha Kutemba Sharon280. Salati Chipili281. Samamba Lennox Trivedi M.282. Sambo Nsunka Kalobwe Rabbi 283. Sampa Anne 284. Sampa Edward 285. Sampa Norman 286. Samui Grace 287. Sangwa John Peter,SC 288. Shamakamba Trevor Tom289. Shepande Mpolobe Kennedy 290. Shezongo Joyce MacMillan291. Sibanda Pamela292. Sichone Frightone293. Sikwenda Chisompola Lois294. Simposya Ziukani295. Simubala Makondo296. Simusokwe Lupiya297. Simuziya Chituwa Leah Mwamba298. Simwanza Noel Joseph299. Simwiinga Dennes300. Singine Brian Mataya 301. Sinkamba Owen 302. Sinyangwe Musapila303. Sitali Asimbuyu Butler 304. Sitimela Oga305. Siwila Amos 306. Skippings Anne Katie 307. Soko Bokani308. Sokota Chileshe309. Sondashi Agness Virginia310. Sondashi S. Ludwig, Dr.

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311. Tambulukani Douglas 312. Tembo Aaron313. Tembo Abel314. Tembo Frankson315. Tembo Kondwelani Cuthbert316. Zgambo Chola Ostridah317. Zulu George 318. Zulu Grace

MINUTE NO. 02/04/14 – CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME REMARKS

The quorum having been formed and the National Anthem sung, the LAZ President called

the meeting to order at 08:41 hours and welcomed all members present.

MINUTE NO. 03/04/14 – NOTICE OF MEETING AND ADOPTION OF THE

AGENDA

The Honorary Secretary read the Notice of Meeting and Agenda. On a proposal by Dr.

Overs M. M. Banda and secondment by Mr. Stephen Lungu, the agenda was adopted without

amendments.

MINUTE 04/04/14 – OBSERVANCE OF A MINUTE OF SILENCE IN HONOUR OF

DECEASED MEMBERS

In honour and memory of deceased members, the LAZ President requested all members to

stand in their respective places and observe a minute of silence. The list of deceased

members was as stated hereunder:

NAME FIRM/INSTITUTION DATE

1. Mrs Doreen A Mukubesa Lipalile LAZ Member 10.05.2013

2. Mr Horace Makala PatMat Legal Practitioners 20.06.2013

3. Mr Goodall S Chimanga G S Chimanga & Company 27.06.2013

4. Hon Mr Justice S S Silomba Judiciary 31.07.2013

5. Mr Justin Mukolwe Mukolwe & Associates .....12.2013

6. Mr Willa D Mung’omba Mung’omba Associates 17.02.2014

7. Mrs Dilys N Njolomba-Haimbe LAZ Member 25.03.2014

MINUTE NO. 05/04/14 – TABLING OF PROXIES

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Members were called upon to table their proxies before the Returning Officer, Mrs. Mwansa

M. Mutimushi, not later than 11:00 hours that day.

MINUTE NO. 06/04/14 – CONSIDERATION AND CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM HELD ON SATURDAY 4TH MAY, 2013 AT THE ZAMEZI SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, LIVINGSTONE The LAZ President apologised for the fact that the minutes of the Extraordinary General

Meeting (EGM) held on 24th August, 2013 were not available due to circumstances beyond

the control of the Council. In this regard, he indicated that the minutes of the EGM would be

available for consideration at the next AGM.

On a proposal by Dr Overs M M Banda, and secondment by Mrs. Charity Katanga, the

minutes of the previous AGM held on 4th May, 2013 were adopted as a true and correct

record of proceedings of the meeting subject to the following corrections:

Under Minute No. 04/05/13 – Observance of a Minute of silence in honour of deceased

members, the last line before the list, the word ‘’is’’ just after the acronym ‘’AGM’’ should

read ‘’was’’.

Under Minute No. 07/05/13 – Matters Arising from the Minutes of the AGM held on 28 th

April, 2012:

(6) Constitution Making Process in the second paragraph, third line, the phrase

‘’government view’’ to read ‘’Government’s view’’. Further, in the third paragraph,

second line, the words ‘’frame work’’ should read as ‘’framework’’.

(14) International & Local Conferences and Trainings – in the first line, the coma

after the word ‘’that’’ should be deleted.

(15) Call Day

Throughout the paragraph, the words ‘’Chief Justice’’ to be preceded by the word

‘’Acting’’.

Under Minute No. 09/05/13 – Discussion of the President’s Report:

(2) International and Local Conferences & Trainings, the word ‘’reform’’

immediately after ‘’judicial’’ should read ‘’reforms’’.

(4) Disciplinary Actions – In the second paragraph, fifth line, the phrase ‘’…

Committee was being fraudulent and trying to protect its friends’’ should read

‘’…Committee was being fraudulent and trying to protect its members’’.

(5) Development of the Association – In the third line, the word ‘’the’’ to be inserted

between the words ‘’that’’ and ‘’plot’’.

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(9) Press Statements

In the fourth line, the coma after the word ‘’that’’ should be deleted.

Under Minute No. 11/05/13 – Consideration of Hon Treasurer’s Report and Budget for 2012,

The first two sentences should be amalgamated should read as follows:

“In presenting his report, the Hon Treasurer started by highlighting developments in

the global economy and Zambia’s economic performance during the year under

review and highlighted the general financial position of the Association during the

period.’’

Under Minute No. 14/05/14 - Compensation Fund, in the second line, the phrase ‘’…a board

of Trustees is…’’ should read ‘’…a Board of Trustees was…’’

Under Minute No. 17/05/13 – Appointment of Auditors for 2013.2014 Financial Year, in the

first line, the word ‘’by’’ should be inserted between the words ‘’secondment’’ and

‘’Mr.’’

Under Minute No. 19/05/13 – Date of Next LAZ AGM, in the second paragraph last line, the

phrase ‘’postponed to the evening of the same day at the Dinner Gala’’ should read

“postponed to the evening during the Gala Dinner.’’

MINUTE NO. 07/04/14 – MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE

AGM HELD ON 4TH MAY, 2013

(1) Development of the Association - The LAZ President reported that a five-year

Strategic Plan for the period 2013-2018 had since been formulated and a

comprehensive report on the matter was contained in his Report to the AGM.

(2) Law Suits By and Against LAZ - The LAZ President informed the AGM that a ruling

had been rendered in the matter in which the Association challenged certain

provisions of the Public Order Act which were perceived to be inconsistent with the

Constitution. The ruling was against the Association, and the Association had since

appealed to the Supreme Court against it.

Under Minute No. 09/05/13 - Discussion of President’s Report:

(3) Press Statements – As regards the incident in which Mr Abraham Mwansa, a Legal

Practitioner, was assaulted by a police officer, the LAZ President informed the AGM

that Mr Mwansa had not updated the Association as regards the latest position on the

matter. He could, therefore, not provide any further information since the ultimate

decision with regard to the next course of action laid entirely with Mr Mwansa.

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(4) Development of the Association – The AGM wished to know whether a bigger plot

had since been acquired. The LAZ President reported that a bigger plot had not been

acquired but some idea had been floated about how the Association could be

developed. In this regard, the Association had written to the Zambia Agriculture and

Show Society requesting to be allocated some of its land for development of business

premises. The matter was under consideration and a response was being awaited.

(5) Call Day – As regards the call for the abolition of the five-year bar at ZIALE, the

LAZ President reported that no changes had been effected because the applicable law

had not yet been amended. However, he indicated that the Association had made the

necessary submissions to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Governance,

Human Rights, Gender Matters and Child Affairs on the matter and the Committee

had since made appropriate recommendations. In this light, it was incumbent on the

Executive arm of Government to bring up the necessary amendments to the law.

(6) Press Statements – As regards concerns on the high registration fees for land

transactions, the LAZ President reported that a new Statutory Instrument had since

been promulgated which addressed the concerns and capped the registration fees for

mortgages at K4, 000 and those for assignments at K15, 000.

(7) Under Minute No. 15/05/13 - Discussion of Treasurer’s Report, the LAZ President

reported that the issues that had resulted in the auditors issuing a qualified opinion on

the Association’s accounts for 2011/2012 had been resolved and the matter was

covered by the Hon Treasurer’s report.

MINUTE NO. 08/04/14 - PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

In his report, the LAZ President stated that during the period May 2013 – April 2014, the

Council of the Law Association of Zambia endeavoured to serve the Associations’ best

interests. He informed the AGM that the decisions made and actions taken were in respect of

matters handled through the various Committees. The LAZ President then outlined some

activities undertaking during the year under review as follows:

(1) OVERVIEW OF LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA OBJECTIVES

The Council through the various Committees carried out various activities that were meant to

both enhance the profession and also to ensure that the Rule of Law is upheld in the country

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in line with the objectives of the Association as enshrined in Section 4 of the Law association

of Zambia Act.

(2) ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

As regards the performance of Council Members during the year under review, the LAZ

President acknowledged that the Association had in place a good Council with committed

and dedicated members. He stated that in all, twenty (20) Council Meetings were held at the

Secretariat. Seven (7) of which were scheduled while thirteen (13) were Joint or Special

Council and State Counsel Meetings, who were also called to give guidance on specific

matters. Attendance list was as below:

OFFICERS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTENDANCE

Officers and MeetingsCouncil Members Attended

Scheduled Special/Joint (7) (13)

PRESIDENT Mr. James Banda 7 12

VICE PRESIDENT Mr. George K. M. Chisanga 5 11

SECRETARYMs. Linda C. Kasonde 6 11

TREASURERMr. Kafula Mwiche 6 9

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mr. Sydney Chisenga 4 7

Mrs. Bubile G. Lungu-Mupeso 1 3

Mr. Likando Kalaluka 6 8

Mr. Mulambo H. Haimbe 5 10

Ms. Rumbidzai Mutasa 3 4

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Mr. Wilson Mweemba 4 6

Mrs. Munakopa Lloyd Sikaulu 6 10

Mrs. Namwandi Hamanyanga-Ndhlovu 4 7

Mrs. Catherine L.Mulenga-Phiri 2 6

Mr. Sydney Mulengeshi 6 4

Mr. Freddie Mumba Chalenga 4 3

Mrs. Sashi B. Nchito-Kateko 6 11

(3) ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION DURING THE PERIOD MAY 2013 TO APRIL 2014

During the period under review, the Council and its Committees worked tirelessly to

ensure that the Association performed in accordance with its objectives. Below were

some of the achievements:

4.1 Reconstitution of Committees and Appointment of Convenors

All Council members were assigned to specific committees to work as links between

the committees and the Council. The intention was to ensure that the Committees and

the Council worked in harmony. Each committee elected its own Convenor and

Secretary. While some Committees were very active during the year, others

regrettably failed to meet as evidenced by their failure to produce Reports at the time

of the Annual General Meeting.

4.2 Judicial Reforms

Although the Committee on Judicial and Legal Reforms whose membership

comprised LAZ, the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice had not met since the last

AGM, some of the recommendations which were made by the Committee were

implemented. For example, recruitment of Research Assistants for Judges and

appointment of Commission of Inquiry to look at the issue of reforms broadly were

acted upon. The LAZ Vice President, Mr. George Chisanga, was the LAZ

representative on the Commission. It was hoped that the newly appointed

Commission which comprises representatives from Government, Civil Society and

the Church would work effectively to make further recommendations on transforming

the Judiciary into a much more independent and accountable institution.

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In addition, the Association also held an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday,

24th August 2013 at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka to openly

engage members on the continued illegal stay of Justice Lombe Chibesakunda in

office as Acting Chief Justice where it was unanimously resolved as follows:

i) That the resolution of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Law

Association of Zambia (LAZ) of 4th May 2013 that Justice Lombe

Chibesakunda is not qualified to hold the office of Chief Justice stands;

ii) That the mandate by the AGM to the Council of LAZ to litigate on this issue

shall be preceded by engagement with the relevant authorities within a

reasonable period of time, not exceeding one month, with a view to ensuring

that the vacancy in the substantive office of the Chief Justice of the Republic

of Zambia is filled; and

iii) That in the event that the engagement with the relevant authorities

fails, the Council of LAZ shall proceed in accordance with the mandate given

by the past AGM to litigate this matter.

That the litigation will be undertaken along with other forms of dignified and affirmative

action by the members of the Association until the substantive position of the office of the

Chief Justice is filled.

It was further reported that the Council had meetings with officials from the Ministry of

Justice to discuss this matter but no agreement was reached. A request for a meeting with

the Head of State was also not granted and in pursuance of the EGM resolution, litigation

was commenced in the High Court at Lusaka and the matter was pending adjudication.

4.3 LAZ 40th Anniversary Celebrations

The year 2013 marked the 40th Anniversary of the creation of the Law Association of

Zambia and the LAZ Council held various activities and celebrations over a period of one

month to commemorate the attainment of this milestone by the Association under the

theme "Justice for All, 40 years and beyond". The Celebrations began with a formal

launch in form of a gala dinner in Lusaka on Friday, 30th August 2013 and on Saturday

31st August 2013 on the Copperbelt. At the launch the new LAZ logo and slogan were

also revealed. The following were the members of the Committee:

Lusaka Team

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1. Ms. Linda Kasonde (Chair)

2. Mr. James Banda

3. Mr. George Chisanga

4. Mr. Mulambo Haimbe

5. Mrs. Mwenzi Mulenga

6. Mr. William Mweemba (now Judge)

7. Ms. Bubile Lungu

8. Mr. Augustine Hamwela

9. Mr. Sokwani Chilembo

10. Mr. Likando Kalaluka

11. Ms. Melody Mayaka

12. Mrs. Sashi Kateka

13. Ms. Soriah Kaingu

14. Mr. Jonas Zimba

15. Mr. Landilani Banda

16. Ms. Sara Larios

17. Mr. Abyudi Shonga Jnr ,SC

18. Mrs. Catherine Lombe Phiri

Copperbelt Team

1. Mr. Freddie Chalenga (Chair)

2. Mr. Elijah C. Banda SC

3. Mr. Wilson Banda

4. Mr. Samuel A.G. Twumasi

5. Mr. Chugani Mohan

6. Mr. Fanwell F. Chibwe

7. Mr. Tundo Chibeleka

8. Mr. Katongo Ian Waluzimba

9. Ms. Grace Kumwenda

10. Ms. Sandi Namwinga

11. Mr. Terrence Mwape Chabu

12. Ms. Sekelebaka M. Kundachola

13. Mr. Clement Tafeni (now in Lusaka)

14. Ms. Patuma Nyangu

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15. Mr. Noel J. Simwanza

16. Mr. Gideon Kalandanya

17. Mr. Timothy Mtonga

4.4 Social Justice week

The social justice meant to raise awareness on Gender Based Violence (GBV) with a

specific emphasis on getting men involved in the fight. LAZ was aware that although the

government had enacted the Anti-Gender Based Violence Act No. 1 of 2011, the

enforcement mechanisms of laws against sexual and domestic violence against women

were weak. He stated that the Association aimed at raising awareness of the existence of

the Act and took a leading role in mainstreaming the fight against GBV by involving men

as stakeholders. During that week LAZ engaged in the following activities:

(a) an anti-GBV Breakfast with the First Lady Dr. Christine Kaseba-Sata as

our Guest of Honour; and

(b) Prison visits to Kamwala Remand and Lusaka Central Prisons aimed at

assessing the prisoners’ access to justice.

4.5 Legal Aid week

The legal aid week involved sensitising the public, particularly those who could not afford

to hire lawyers, on institutions from where they could access justice at affordable fees,

such as the Small Claims Court, the Lands Tribunal, the Human Rights Commission and

the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. In addition, the LAZ President

reported that lawyers from the Association gave free legal advice to members of the public

in selected communities across Lusaka and the Copperbelt.

4.6 Constitutionalism and Rule of Law week

LAZ had always emphasised the importance of the constitution making process and the

need to enact a Constitution that would not only stand the test of time, but one that would

meet the aspirations of the Zambians. It was reported that the constitutionalism and Rule of

Law week was aimed at sensitizing the public on the importance of constitutionalism and

the rule of law by engaging various stakeholders in open discussions. In this regard, a

televised debate on the issue on ZNBC TV was organised. In addition a moot court

between local universities on issues surrounding this theme was conducted.

4.7 Week of introspection

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LAZ engaged members of the profession to discuss and reflect where the Association had

come from and where it was headed to. At the start of the celebrations suggestion boxes

were placed at the Association and at the various High Court buildings around the country

inviting lawyers and the public to give feedback about their perception of the Association.

4.8 Sports day

The Sports Committee organized a sports day and invited the Malawia Law Society (MLS)

football team to play against the LAZ football team. LAZ beat the MLS 5-2 and a return

leg in Malawi was organized at which LAZ beat the MLS by the same margin. There were

also other games played against other teams such as a basketball.

4.9 Constitution-making process

It was reported that following the announcement, in December 2013, by the Technical

Committee drafting the new constitution that they have completed their work the Association

was awaiting the release of the final draft constitution to the public by the Government. LAZ

had been working closely with the Oasis Forum and the Grand Coalition to advocate for the

release of the final draft constitution and the enactment of the new people-driven constitution

through a national referendum. The Patriotic Front Government had made conflicting

statements on whether it would deliver a people-driven constitution and the Council would

continue to pursue its goal to attain a people-driven constitution.

5.0 Finalisation of Strategic Plan 2013-2018

The AGM was informed that an ad hoc Committee sat to finalise the LAZ Strategic Plan

2013-2018. The committee members were:

i) Ms. Linda Kasonde (Chair)

ii) Mr. George Chisanga

iii) Ms. Bubile Lungu

iv) Mr. Michael Liweleya

v) Mr. Paul Mulenga

vi) Mr. Arnold Shilimi

vii) Mrs. Mwenzi Mulenga

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viii) Mr. Kafula Mwiche

ix) Ms. Natasha Chiumya

x) Mr. Joseph Chibuye

The Committee looked at the following areas:

The welfare of the membership

The governance of the Association

The role of LAZ as promoters and protectors of the rule of law

Improving the standards in the profession

LAZ’s institutional capacity

The Financial stability of the Association

Following from the finalization of the Strategic Plan, an activity plan for the year 2013 was

drawn up and executed while the 2014 activity plan for 2013-2014 was presented to the

AGM.

5.1 TRAININGS, SEMINARS AND FORUMS

In the period under review the following trainings, seminars and fora were held:

17th August 2013: Launch of the AFRIMAP’s Rule of Law Report at Pamodzi Hotel

23 - 25 Sept 2013: Advanced Commercial Law Training. The Law Association of

Zambia in conjunction with the International Senior Lawyers

Project (ISLP) of the USA conducted a training programme in

Advanced Commercial Law at Grand Palace Hotel in Lusaka

covering the following topics:

(a) Role of Business Lawyers in Commercial Transactions;

(b) Principals of Commercial Contract Structure and Drafting;

(c) Negotiating a Confidentiality Agreement and Non-Disclosure

Agreement;

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(d) Negotiating a Term Sheet/Letter of Intent/Heads of

Agreement/MOU;

(e) Joint Ventures: Structure and Essential Terms of a Joint

Venture Agreement (Case Study of Copper Mining Joint

Venture); and

(f) Negotiation Workshop.

It was hoped similar training activities would be conducted on the Copperbelt in 2014.

5.2 PRESS STATEMENTS

The Association through Council made comments on various issues that affected the nation

bordering on legal matters. Some of the notable ones included:

(a) LAZ Council: Judicial review proceedings commenced by the Honourable

Justices Kajimanga and Nigel Mutuna challenging the Constitutionality of

the Tribunal set up by the Republican President – 21/05/2013,

Commenting on whether Justices Charles Kajimanga and Nigel Mutuna are well

within their rights and are entitled to challenge the constitutionality of the

Tribunal

(b) LAZ Council: Refusal by the Government to allow Former President

Rupiah Banda to travel abroad– 06/06/2013

Commenting on actions of the Immigration Department to deny former

Republican President Rupiah Banda to travel to South Africa despite a court

ruling allowing the former President to travel.

(c) LAZ Council: Violence and Intolerance during Bye Elections – 24/06/2013

- Commenting on the rise in violence associated with bye elections and the increase

in violence attributed to Patriotic Front Cadres against dissenting Opposition

Political Parties and Civil Society Organisations

(d) LAZ Council: Increasing Vigilantism – 11/07/2013

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- Commenting on the increase in incidences of Mob justice as evidenced by the

brutal killing of an Elderly Couple in Ndola on suspicion of witchcraft.

(e) LAZ Council: State of Rule of Law

Commenting on the state of the Rule of Law in the country, also commenting on

the failure by the government to adhere to Court Orders and Judgments, and

disapproving the constant personal attacks on the Acting Chief Justice by

Opposition Political Parties.

(f) LAZ Council: Release of the final draft constitution

Following the announcement by the Technical Committee drafting the

constitution that it had completed its work and handed over the final draft

constitution to the Government, the Association issued a statement demanding the

immediate release of the final draft constitution by the Government.

(g) LAZ Council: Statement on the conviction of Honourable Stephen

Masumba on 22nd November 2013

Following the conviction of Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament Mr.

Stephen Masumba, the Association issued a statement commending the President

for relieving him of his ministerial post and calling for his resignation as a

member of parliament so that his constituents are not left without representation in

parliament for the duration of his court case.

(h) LAZ Council: Press statement on the conviction of Honourable Moses

Muteteka on 30th January 2014

In line with the Association’s statement on the conviction of Honourable

Stephen Masumba, LAZ called for the resignation of MMD Member of

Parliament Mr. Moses Muteteka following his conviction.

(i) LAZ Council: Press statement on the Voluntary Separatees Association of

Zambia, Nellie Mutti, Rabson Malipenga and Henry Chanda

LAZ issued a statement assuring the public that this matter would be looked

into by the Legal Practitioners’ Committee.

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5.3 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AND

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT)

A number of Practitioners appeared before the Legal Practitioners Committee and the

Disciplinary Committee with complaints varying from professional negligence to

misappropriation of client’s funds. It was explained that some of the complaints were

disposed-off by the Committees while others were pending final determination. Below was a

list of suspended practitioners whose matters were either before the Legal Practitioners

Committee or the Disciplinary Committee:

CASES BEFORE THE LAZ DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

1. Victor Kachaka

2. Bevin Chansa Willombe

3. Clement Hichuumba Michelo

4. Bilingtone Mosha

5. Dr. Josias Soko

6. Austin Muhyila

7. Mary Kayuma

8. Tembo Samuel Jeremiah Bezaliel

9. Charles Mulenga

10. Samuel Mwape Sabi

11. Andrew Kearns

12. Mutale Mwambo

13. Barnabas Bwalya

14. Kelvin Bwalya

Suspended practitioners with matters that were yet to be submitted to LAZ Disciplinary

Committee: -

1. Henry Chanda

Matters where rulings had been made and application to strike off the roll the named

advocates were pending before the High Court: -

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1. Hubert Mulenga Chintu

2. Charles Hambote

3. Christopher Sampa

4. Ian Zulu

Matters before the LAZ Disciplinary Committee and rulings have been delivered: -

1. Mary Kayuma

Matters withdrawn by the Committee in the interest of justice but still before the LAZ

Disciplinary Committee pending formalisation of the withdrawals.

1. Germano Kaulung’ombe

2. Dr. Josias Soko

5.4 LAW SUITS BY AND AGAINST LAZ

It was reported that during the year under review, the following matters were commenced

in the High Court:

5.4.1 Laws suits by LAZ

(i) Public Order Act

Following unabated breaches of the Constitutional right to assemble and associate

it was resolved the Council that certain provisions of the Public Order Act needed

to be challenged as they were inconsistent with the Constitution. The

associations’s Legal team led by Mr Vincent Malambo, S.C. and Mr. Eric

Silwamba S.C. filed a Petition at the Lusaka High Court. The case was dismissed

by Judge Evans Hamaundu and an appeal was lodged in the Supreme Court and

was pending hearing.

(ii) LAZ v Acting Chief Justice Phylis Lombe Chibesakunda and the

Attorney-General

Following the resolution of the AGM of 4th May 2013 that the Acting Chief Justice

Lombe Chibesakunda was not qualified to hold the position of substantive Chief

Justice and following the resolution of the EGM of 24th August 2013 that LAZ

should commence a legal action challenging the incumbency of the Acting Chief

Justice a Writ of Summons was filed at the High Court at Lusaka. The case had

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been plagued by preliminary and interlocutory applications and the main matter was

yet to be heard and determined.

5.4.2 Law suits against the Association

During the period under review, the Association continued to defend itself against suits by

Mr. Henry Chanda

Mr. John P. Sangwa

Mr Kelvin Hang’andu

Mr. Kelvin Bwalya

It was further reported that:

Mr Kelvin Hang’andu had appealed against the High Court Ruling in which Judgment

was delivered in favour of LAZ in a matter Mr Hang’andu had petitioned LAZ over

the holding of the AGM on Saturdays

An attempt by Mr. J.F.L Matenda to be restored to the roll of Practitioners also failed

The suit commenced by Messrs Permanent and Chilupe was resolved by Consent

Order, and the law firm agreed to comply with the Order of the LPC.

5.5 DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION

(i) Development of LAZ House

The AGM heard that plans to build a new Secretariat were underway. The Council had

received bids from various developers and had selected a design for the new LAZ house.

Discussions with finance houses had also begun. It was hoped that construction would

commence within 2014.

(ii) Re-designing the LAZ Website

It was reported that the re-designing of the Association’s website had began after

submissions and designs were considered from a number of website developers. The new

website was expected to be fully operational by the end of May, 2014.

5.6 APPOINTMENTS/SUBMISSIONS AND APPEARANCES BEFORE

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES

(i) Submissions on Appointments/Legislations

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Between May 2013 and April 2014, the Association made submissions and

appearances before several Parliamentary Committees. Recommendations to

appointing authorities for various positions were also made. Some of the

Submissions/Appointments the Association made were as follows:

Security vetting on candidates selected for appointment as High Court

Judges;

Scrutinize names of candidates for conferment to the rank and dignity

of State Counsel: Mr. John Sangwa SC, Mr. Robert Simeza SC and Mr.

Nchima Nchito, SC;

Committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs – regarding the

integration of Angolan refugees which was attended by the Human

Rights Committee;

Committee on Legal Affairs, Governance, Human Rights, Gender

Matters and Child Affairs – regarding the harassment and violence of

women and girls. This was attended by representatives from the

National Legal Aid Clinic for Women on behalf of LAZ;

Appearance before parliament regarding the proposed Service

Commissions Bill – this was attended by the Vice-President;

Appearance before parliament regarding the Business Regulatory Bill –

this was attended to by the Law Reform Committee;

Appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Legal Affairs,

Governance, Human Rights, Gender Matters and Child Affairs on the

proposed Legal Practitioner’s Amendment Bill – attended by the

Honorary Secretary; and

Appearance before the National Assembly Select Committee regarding

the proposed appointment of Judge Evans Hamaundu and Judge Albert

Wood to the Supreme Court – attended by the Vice-President, Honorary

Secretary and Honorary Treasurer.

(ii) Appointment of Members to Boards and Committees

The following practitioners were nominated and appointed to serve to sit on

various boards and committees:

Mrs Mwenzi Mulenga - NWASCO Audit and Risk Committee

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Mr Sibanze Simuchoba - NAPSA Audit,Risk and Compliance

Committee

Mrs Namwandi H Ndhlovu - ECZ Pension Trust Fund Board of

Trustees

Mr. Likando Kalaluka - Duke of Edinburgh Award Board

Mr. Freddie Chalenga - Muchinga Province Audit Committee

Mr. Sydney Chisenga - Judiciary Audit Committee

Col. Paul Pandala Banda - Public Service Commission

Mrs. Sashi Kateka - Pension and Insurance Authority Audit

Committee

Mrs. Tafuna Mumba - Zambia Law Development

Agency

Mr. George Chisanga - Legal and Judicial Reforms

Commission

5.7 INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL CONFERENCES & TRAININGS

As regards conferences and trainings, it was reported that the following conferences and

seminars took place during the year under review:

a) SADC Lawyers Association – Lilongwe, Malawi

The SADC Lawyers Association Annual General Meeting and Conference was held in

Malawi from 2nd – 3rd August 2013 and the Association was well represented by a good

number of our members.

b) The Annual IBA Africa Regional Forum – Kampala, Uganda

The Annual International Bar Association (I.B.A) Africa Regional Forum was held

from 8th – 10th August 2012 in Kampala, Kampala, Uganda. LAZ was represented by

the Honorary Treasurer and other senior members of the Association.

c) The IBA Annual Conference – Boston, Massachusetts

The International Bar Association Annual Conference was held from 6th – 11th October

2013 in Boston, USA. LAZ was represented by the President and other senior

members of the Association.

d) Launch of Forum for Female Chiefs as Advocates for Peace and Stability, 3rd to 9th

February, 2014, Lusaka.

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The Association was invited to attend the launch of a one year programme for peace

and stability by female traditional leaders as advocates for peace and stability. The

Association was requested to present a paper on ‘The legal Framework for Preserving

Peace and Stability by Traditional Leaders in Zambia’. The paper presented by the

Association discussed causes of conflict, the notion of peace and the Zambian legal

framework for ensuring peace and stability, its applicability by traditional leaders and

their role.

The forum among other things requested LAZ to take and show leadership in issues of

law reform vis-à-vis national development programmes and agendas.

e) US Embassy Digital Video Conference Workshop Sessions on Rule of Law –Lusaka

12 & 26th February, 2014

The Association was represented at two digital video conference workshops held at the US Embassy in Lusaka in February, 2014. The session that was on the rule of law focused on court and case management and mediation and on court technology and law clerks.

f) Commonwealth Lawyers Association Annual Conference – Cape Town, South Africa

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Annual Conference was held from 14 th -

18th April 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. LAZ was represented by the President,

Vice President and Mr George Chisanga.

5.8 CALL DAY The Association welcomed a total of 74 new advocates who were admitted to the Bar during

the year under review.

5.9 CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the LAZ President, on behalf of Council, thanked all the members of the

Association for the support rendered during the previous year. He stated that the positive

feedback and objective criticism given to Council enabled it to work more diligently. He paid

special tribute to the out-going Council and especially those that were retiring from the

Council.

MINUTE No. 09/ 04/14- DISCUSSION OF THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1.0 Electoral Rules

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Following complaints from some sectors of the Association that some candidates who had

filed their nominations for various positions on the LAZ Council had been unduly

disqualified, the LAZ President reminded the AGM that the LAZ Electoral Rules were

amended and the amendments adopted by the 2010 AGM after considerable debate.

According to the amended Rules, the minimum qualifications for a member to be elected to

serve on the Council were as follows:

(a) Executive Committee members, i.e. President, Vice President, Honorary

Secretary and Honorary Treasurer – ten (10) years good standing at the bar

and be an active member of the Association; and

(b) other Council members – five (5) years good standing at the bar and be an

active member of the Association.

As regards calls for the review of these Rules to allow members with less experience at the

bar to be eligible for election to the LAZ Council, the President recalled that during the

debate on the issue, the AGM agreed that members of Council needed to have a certain

minimum level of experience in order to carry out the Association’s assignments effectively,

hence the resolution.

2.0 Comittement of Council members to the business of the Association

Dr Overs M. M. Banda raised a concern as regards the fact that some Council

members attended fewer than half of the meetings of the Council during the period

under review. The LAZ President explained that the cases of non-attendance of

meetings were attributed, in one case, to indisposition and, in another, to being away

on LAZ assignments on a number of occasions when Council was meeting. In yet

another case, the Council member was Copperbelt based and it was not convenient for

him to attend meetings at all times, so the member would send his contributions by

email.

3.0 LAZ 40th Anniversary Celebrations

(i) Legal Aid Week – There was a call for the Association to enhance the

provision of legal aid, especially to juveniles who came into conflict with the

law. In response, the LAZ President stated that all members were free to offer

pro bono services and the Association would support such initiatives. As

regards an assertion that Copperbelt lawyers raised a sum of K10, 000 to

conduct some activities in relation to Legal Aid Week at Kamfinsa Prison, the

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President stated that this matter would be followed up by the incoming

Council. He added that it was envisaged that Legal Aid Week could be made

an annual event to promote access to various services by members of the

public.

(ii) Constitutionalism and Rule of Law Week – The President paid gratitude to all

those who took part in the preparations and activities relating to

Constitutionalism and Rule of Law Week. He added that the trial advocacy

(moot court) organised by the Association during that week was a great

success and it was envisaged that this activity could be turned into an annual

event.

(iii) Sports Day - A concern was raised that members’ participation in sporting

activities was very low. The LAZ President encouraged all members to

actively participate in as many sporting activities organised by the

Association.

4.0 Constitution Making Process

Asked to clarify the position of the Association with regard to the constitution making

process, the LAZ President reiterated the position of the Association that a legal

framework was necessary to guide this process and ensure that consensus was

achieved among all stakeholders. On the contrary, the Government held the view that

all stakeholders should trust the Government to deliver a constitution and that there

was no need for a legal framework. In light of this, the Association would continue to

engage the Government and other stakeholders in an effort to find a way forward in the

process.

5.0 Training, Seminars and Forums

A concern was raised with regard to the fact that training, workshops, seminars

organised by the Association were restricted to Lusaka. There was a call that the

opportunity to participate in training be extended to members based in the Northern

Region by organising similar activties on the Copperbelt. The President indicated that

the concern was duly noted, but in turn pointed out that Copperbelt members were

quite apathetic and their attendance at most activities organised by the Association

was very poor. Nevertheless, he assured the AGM that the Association would

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continue to schedule activities on the Copperbelt. He further called upon Copperbelt-

based members to support their Association by actively participating in its activities.

6.0 Law Suits By and Against LAZ

Asked why the Association could resolve issue with Members amicus ex-curia, the

LAZ President explained that an attempt by the Association to settle law suits

involving some Legal Practitioners had failed as the Advocates involved had opted to

proceed with litigation. These matters were being handled by the Litigation

Committee.

7.0 International and Local Conferences and Training

a) SADC Lawyers Association (SADCLA) – Lilongwe, Malawi- The President,

SADC Lawyers Association, The President of SADLA, Mrs Kondwa Sakala-Chibiya

thanked all the lawyers who attended the conference as participants and speakers.

She noted that Zambia was very well represented at the conference. She reminded

all members that the SADCLA was open for individual membership and this would

provide opportunities to the individual members to participate in the activities of

SADCLA as researchers, contributors, consultants, speakers, etc. She indicated that

the next conference would be held from 21st to 23rd August, 2014 in Victoria Falls

Town, Zimbabwe and called on all members to make an effort to attend.

b) Commonwealth Lawyers Association Annual Conference, Cape Town, South

Africa – It was clarified by Mrs Simachela that not only the President, and Vice

president, Mr George Chisanga but also twenty two other members of LAZ

represented the Association at this conference.

8.0 Call Day

A concern was raised that newly admitted advocates’ contributions to the Association

were being ignored. After deliberations hereon, and on a proposal by Mr Stephen

Lungu and secondment by Mr William Nyirenda, SC, it was resolved that a

committee for ‘young’ lawyers be created to which all newly admitted advocates

would be free to be members. In this regard, incoming Council was tasked to work

out a mechanism for its establishment.

On a proposal by Mr Kayuni and seconded Mr. Abyudi Shonga, Jnr,SC the AGM

resolved that in future, a list of names of all new advocates should be circulated and

the AGM should formally welcome these members to the Bar by asking them to stand

before the AGM.

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On a proposal by Dr Overs Banda and seconded by Mr. A. A Ticklay, the President’s Report

was adopted by the AGM.

MINUTE NO. 10/04/14 – CONSIDERATION OF THE HON TREASURER’S

REPORT AND BUDGET FOR 2013

In presenting his report, the Hon. Treasurer started by highlighting the environment in the

global economy and Zambia’s economic performance during the year under review. He

reported that during the year under review, the Association’s investment fund stood at K5.0

million compared to K4.0 million in the Year 2012. The Hon. Treasurer further reported that

interest earned on the investment funds stood at K329 thousand compared to K97 thousand in

the previous year.

(i) Internal Controls

The Hon. Treasurer informed the AGM that Association continued with its prudent financial

systems and controls to enhance accounting. He stated that the Council engaged an external

consultant who assisted to resolve matters that arose from the 2012 audit and generally

improve the accounting systems at the Secretariat. In this regard, he reported that the Council

appointed a three-member audit committee comprising Mr Chintu Mulendema, Mr. Andrew

Musukwa and Mrs. Janet Makungu Kabwe who put in their best to ensure the overall control

environment was enhanced.

(ii) Budget Highlights for 2013

The Hon. Treasurer highlighted the general financial position of the Association during the

year under review. He reported that the total revenue of the Association in 2013 stood at

K4.7million as compared to K3.9million in 2012 while expenditure was K4.1million

compared to K3.2million in 2012. Thus, the Association had an increase of 16% in

expenditure. With regard to the financial position, the Hon Treasurer reported that as at 31 st

December, 2013, total assets of the Association stood at K9.2million compared to K8.0million

in 2013, an increase of 9%.

In conclusion, the Hon Treasurer reported that the association had continued to achieve a

surplus consistently in the past three years. He attributed this to the increase in income,

adherence to cost control systems and prudent management of resources.

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MINUTE NO. 11/04/14- COMPENSATION FUND

The Hon Treasurer reported that the Compensation Fund had continued to grow and stood at

K1.7 million as of December, 2013.

MINUTE NO. 12/04/14- BUDGET FOR 2014-2015

The Hon. Treasurer proposed the Budget for the 2014-2015 financial year aggregating

K5.0million compared to K4.7million in 2013. He explained that the projected revenue in

2015 was K5.5million compared to K5.0million in 2014. With regard to expenditure, the Hon.

Treasurer proposed to the AGM to spend, in 2015, a total of K4.1million as compared to

K3.9million in 2014. He proposed further that in order to achieve the budget, subscription fees

be increased by 10% across the board.

In conclusion, the Hon. Treasurer proposed that the association needed to increase its revenue base by encouraging more members and recruit associate members. He stated that the secretariat should devise strategies to generate additional funds from non traditional sources. He further proposed that as a way forward, there was need to amend the necessary legislation so as to provide for the conversion of the Compensation Fund to a Statutory Fund as the case was in other Commonwealth jurisdictions.

MINUTE NO. 13/04/14- DISCUSSION OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT

The Treasurer explained that the outstanding issue which had resulted in the Auditors issuing a

qualified opinion on the previous accounts had since been resolved. He further explained that

staff costs were fixed, but the Association had endeavoured to keep them to a minimum.

There were plans, however, to expand the Secretariat, subject to availability of funds. The

Hon Treasurer added that in the quest to expand the revenue base, the Association had

encouraged students, particularly those at ZIALE, to become Associate Members. In some

cases, this effort had been successful and some ZIALE students had joined the Association.

The AGM raised concern that 40% of the Association’s income was spent on personal

emoluments at the expense of Members’ welfare. In response, the Hon. Treasurer stated that

staff costs were fixed and were reasonably within the financial standards.

On a proposal by Mr. Stephen Lungu and secondment by Dr. Overs M. M. Banda, the Hon

Treasurer’s Report, the 2014 Budget and Auditors’ Report were adopted.

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MINUTE NO. 14/04/14–APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR 2013/2014 FINANCIAL

YEAR

On a proposal by the Hon. Treasurer and secondment Mr. Stephen Lungu, it was resolved that

Messrs Grant Thornton be reappointed Auditors for the 2014-2015 financial year.

MINUTE NO.15/04/14– DATE OF NEXT LAZ AGM

On a proposal by the President and secondment by Mr. R Hatoongo, it was resolved that the

next AGM be held at Zambezi Sun International, Livingstone on Saturday, 25th April 2015.

There being no further business to transact, the AGM was declared closed at 11:45 hours and

the Council was dissolved to pave way for the elections. Announcement of election results was

postponed to the evening of the same day at the Dinner Gala.

NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS

The Council elections were conducted in accordance with the Law Association of Zambia

Electoral Rules. The announcement of the results of the elections was done by Mrs. Mwansa

M. Mutimushi who declared that single nominations were received for the positions of

President, Vice-President and Hon. Treasurer and that a poll was conducted for the positions of

Hon. Secretary and Council respectively. The following members were duly elected to serve

on the Executive and Council of the Law Association of Zambia for the year 2014/2015:

The Executive:

1) Mr. Kangwa George Chisanga - President;

2) Ms. Linda Chishimba Kasonde - Vice-President;

3) Mr. Likando Kalaluka - Hon. Secretary;

4) Mr. Clement F. Tafeni - Hon. Treasurer;

Council Members:

1) Mr. Eddie K. Mwitwa;

2) Mr. Kafula Mwiche;

3) Mr. Munakopa Sikaulu;

4) Ms. Sashi Nchito-Kateka;

5) Mr. Landilani Banda;

6) Mr. Mutakela Lisimba;

7) Mr. Sugzo Dzekedzeke;

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8) Mr. Prosper Muyatwa;

9) Mr. Mando Mwitumwa;

10) Mr. Andrew Mwenya Mukupa;

11) Mr. Enias Chulu; and

12) Mrs. Pixie Linda Mwila Kasonde Yangailo.

Dated the day of 2014

_______________________ _________________________James Banda Linda C. Kasonde PRESIDENT HON. SECRETARY

President’s Report

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May 2014 – April, 2015

The General Affairs of the Association presented to the Annual General Meeting of the Association held at the Zambezi Sun Hotel in Livingstone on

Saturday, 25th April, 2015

Executive SummaryThe calendar year for the Law Association of Zambia starts in April when the new office

bearers are voted into office. The new Council was ushered into office on 25th April, 2014

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for a period of two years following elections held at the Annual General Meeting at the

Zambezi Sun International Hotel in Livingstone.

In April, 2015 President Edgar Lungu appointed the Association’s Honorary Secretary Mr

Likando Kalaluka, SC to the position of Attorney General. The Council subsequently elected

Mrs Sashi Kateka to the position of Honorary Secretary for the remainder of the term of this

Council.

During the period April 2014 to April, 2015, the Council of the Law Association of Zambia

has endeavoured to serve the Association’s best interests. This report covers the actions and

decisions made by the Council on behalf of the Association for the period of April, 2014 to

April, 2015. These decisions and actions are in respect of activities handled through the

various Committees, recommendations for various appointments, press releases, law reform,

disciplinary actions and development of the Association.

Overview of the Law Association of Zambia Objectives The objectives of the Association are enshrined in Section 4 of the Law Association of

Zambia Act. During the period under review the Council worked towards attaining these

objectives through the work and activities of the various Committees.

The Committees’ work and activities were also guided by the objectives set out in the

Association’s new 5 year Strategic Plan developed for the period 2013 to 2018. These

activities were intended to both enhance the profession and to ensure that the Rule of Law is

upheld in the country.

Attendance and Participation of Council Members

1. In the twelve meetings which were held at the Secretariat, seven out of these were

scheduled while the remaining five were joint or special Council and State Counsel

meetings which were also called to give guidance on specific matters.

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Officers and Council Members Meetings attended Scheduled 7 Special / Joint 5

PRESIDENT

Mr. George K. M Chisanga

6 2

VICE PRESIDENT

Ms. Linda C. Kasonde 5 3

SECRETARY

Mr. Likando Kalaluka 6 3

TREASURER

Mr. Clement F. Tafeni 6 3

Mr. Eddie K. Mwitwa 7 3

Mr. Kafula Mwiche 4 3

Mrs. Munakopa Lloyd Sikaulu 4 0

Mrs. Sashi B. Nchito- Kateka 6 5

Mr. Landilani Banda 3 0

Mr. Mutakela Lishimbi 3 1

Mr. Sugzo M. Dzekedzeke 3 1

Mr. Prosper Muyatwa 3 0

Mr. Mando Mwitumwa 4 3

Mr. Andrew M. Mukupa 4 3

Mr. Enias Chulu 6 1

Mrs. Pixie L.M. Kasondo-

Yangailo

7 3

Members Admitted during the year During the period under review, the Association admitted the following new members:

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4TH DECEMBER, 2014

NO. NAME

14. Chambanenge Susan

15. Kanyimbo Nkwachi

16. Kawana Mukubi John

17. Libati Daniel Sinjwala

18. Morelli Italo Joshua

19. Munyinya Sylvia

20. Msoni Robin

21. Nakazwe Mwaka

22. Nalomba Maloba

23. Nyimbiri Sangwani

24. Nyirenda Sudzika Sarah

25. Simeza Patricia Mwisha

26. Ndulo Kaumbi Mutinta

Deaths The Association lost the following members during the period April, 2014 to April, 2015:

1. Mrs. Harriet M. Tenthani Sikasote

2. Mrs. Matrine Miyoba Chuulu

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Activities of the Association during the period May 2014 to April, 2015 During the period under review the Association undertook and participated in a number of

activities. The following are the major activities undertaken by the Association from May,

2014 to April, 2015.

Reconstitution of Committees and Appointment of Convenors The Association’s Committees were reconstituted and each Committee elected its own

Convenor and Secretary. All Council members were assigned to specific committees in order

to ensure a link between the Committees and the Council.

A few Committees were very active during the year, however a number of Committees were

very inactive and even failed to meet as evidenced by their failure to produce reports at this

time of the Annual General Meeting.

Legal Aid Week The Association held a legal Aid week in collaboration with various civil society

organisations and statutory bodies November, 2014. The week comprised the holding of two

community law clinics at Bread of Life Church and at Miracle Life Church respectively, TV

and radio discussion programmes and community law clinics and prison visitations at Lusaka

Central Prison and Mukobeko Maximum prison, Kabwe.

Launch of LAZ Strategic Plan The Association launched its inaugural Strategic Plan in July, 2014.at Pamodzi Hotel, in

Lusaka. The launch was graced by the Acting Chief Justice, the Attorney General, members

of the Association, civil society organisation representatives and cooperating partners. The

Strategic Plan will give direction to the Association for the next five years and also sets

benchmarks against which the achievements of the Association can be measured.

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NGO ACTLAZ successfully facilitated the decision by Government to suspend the registration of NGOs

under this Act pending the review of the Act by both the Government and the NGOs. LAZ is

very hopeful that the review process will achieve a result satisfactory to all stakeholders.

Monitoring of 2015 Presidential By-Elections The Association participated in the monitoring of the 2015 Presidential By-elections held

following the death of President Micheal Chilufya Sata. The Association monitored the

elections in Lusaka and the surrounding areas and in various townS on the Copperbelt. About

60 members of the Association participated in this exercise.

At the end of the monitoring exercise, the Association issued a statement in which it declared

that the elections were free and fair.

Participation in the Legal and Justice Sector Reforms The Association has been participating in the Legal and Justice Sector Reforms and has

representation on the Commission of Inquiry appointed in March 2014 by the Late

Republican President Mr Michael Chilufya Sata

One point of grave concern is the minimal input in the deliberations of the Commission of

Inquiry by the Association as an institution and from its individual members. As a major

stakeholder in the legal and justice sector of the country, and being the first Institution to

loudly call for reform in the sector, it was expected of the Association to make detailed,

practical and useful contributions to the Commission aimed at assisting the country come

with an improved legal and justice system which is responsive to the aspirations of the

Citizens. Unfortunately only a handful number of Lawyers attended before the Commission

and made submissions.

On its part, your Council appointed an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mr Willie Aubbie

Mubanga, Mrs Kasumpa Kabalata and Ms Felicity Kalunga, to collect views from the

membership and make a submission to the Commission on behalf of the Association. The

Committee co-opted Mr. Mumba Mwansa, and Mrs Hope Chanda into the Committee. The

trio attempted a sitting at the LAZ Secretariat for two days but this ended in frustration as no

single member put in an attendance to submit views.

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Mentorship Programme

The programme is being facilitated by Tuntulu who have made the following report:

EVENT DATE STATUS COMMENTS

Program Launch

January 2015 100% The Pairing of mentees to mentors

was successfully done, and initial

contact was made between the pairs

Pre assessment February 2015 50% The objective of the pre-assessment

is to identify the mentees strengths

and areas for growth.The pre

assessment is shared with the

mentor in order to assist them know

the strengths and areas for growth of

their mentee.

E- learning training February 2015 40% Tuntulu has developed an online

coaching and mentoring training for

the mentors and self-leadership

training for mentees.

Individual life

coaching sessions

On going 50% All participants will receive one

individual life coaching session

from Tuntulu

Monitoring and

Evaluation

On going 50% Tuntulu is doing this by having the

participants answer a questionnaire

and through key informant

interviews

Mentorship event May 2015 20% Tuntulu will organize a cocktail for

the participants of the mentorship

program

Graduation August 2015 0% The mentees will officially graduate

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from the program.

Highlights

1. Reports on some of the relationships that have been able to meet and have set specific goals have been very constructive and positive.

2. On there commendation of the mentees who are currently in the mentorship program,we have had a number of junior advocates inquire on how they can also be a part of the program.

Challenges

1. Not all the mentoring relationships have made sufficient time to meet owing to busy schedules on both sides.

2. Some relationshipshavenotsetspecificgoalstoguidethegrowthoftheirrelationshipeven though they have had initial meetings.

Coming Next

1. Mentorship event- We will have a panel of professionals in the legal sector who will share their advice and top career tips; this will be followed by a cocktail and networking. On the panel we will have a special guest speaker who is a legal coach and supports mentorship programmes.

2. Individual life coaching sessions- Whilst the mentoring relationships are working on the professional aspect of the mentees life, the coaching sessions will help develop a personal strategic plan. The personal strategic plan will help the mentees develop a vision for their life and a personal life plan.

3. Graduation- The mentees will formally graduate from the programme but can carry on

their mentorship relationships. The expected outcome at this point will be that the specific

goals set by the pairs would have been attained.

Commemoration of World AIDS Day

The Association through its HIV/AIDS Committee participated in the commemoration of

International World Aids day. The Committee undertook two main activities i.e. the donation

of donated clothes and a variety of groceries (which ranged from foodstuff to cleaning

utensils) to Our Lady’s Hospice in Kalingalinga and Participation in the match past organized

by the National AIDS Council.

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Constitution-Making Process

Through collaboration with the Oasis Forum and the Grand Coalition, LAZ has successfully

secured the release of the final draft constitution. LAZ will continue to advocate for the

adoption of the final draft constitution through a referendum and enactment by the National

Assembly under a legal framework protected by statute. LAZ also drafted the social contract

that all presidential candidates are being asked to sign pledging to enact a new people-driven

constitution once elected into office. Now that the elections are over, the campaign is focused

on ensuring that the new constitution is adopted wholesale through a national referendum and

then enacted by parliament without amendment. The Grand Coalition and the Oasis Forum

are both strongly opposed to piecemeal enactment of the constitution as this will again lead to

a situation in which the Government is in control of the content of the new constitution and

not the people of Zambia.

Commemoration of International Human Rights Day

The Association participated in the commemoration of International Human Rights Day. The

Association attended the commemorative activities organised by the Human Rights

Commission and by the School of Law at the University of Zambia and the United Nations

Development Programme (UNDP) respectively under the theme ‘Human Rights 365’.

Trainings Seminars and Forums

CPD Trainings

During the period under review the Association held the following trainings:

4-6 November, 2014 - Commercial Law

The Association in collaboration with the International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP) held a

course on Commercial Law at Moba Hotel in Kitwe. The training was attended by about 15

members, the main facilitator was Mr Craig O. White Partner, Hahn Loeser, Cleveland and

covered the following topics:

The 5 Basic Principles of Business Law Practice -Risk and Business Transactions-

Enforcing the Deal -Lawyers Right to be Fairly Compensated -Lawyer as Steward of

Business Laws and Codes -Integrity and Ethics of the Business Lawyer

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Basic Principles of Representing Business Clients - New Client Intake;

Adding Value to Business Transactions -Basic Business Law Etiquette- The Billable

Hour and Alternative Billing Concepts -Getting to Yes – Negotiating Techniques and

Styles

Managing the Business Client Relationship -Identification of the Client and Managing

Conflicts -Understanding and Managing Client Expectations -Engagement Letter and

Client on Boarding -Client Disengagement

Hot Topics in Business Transactions –

What Business Attorneys Need to Know About Accounting and Corporate Financial

Statements;

Effective Commercial Contract Drafting and Negotiation Skills;

Representations and Warranties; and

The Zambia context i.e. Commercial Law and Practice.

The Association in collaboration with the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research

(SAIPAR) held the following trainings:

25-27 June, 2014 - Competition Law and Policy

The training on Competition Law and Policy was held at Protea Hotel in Lusaka. It was

attended by about 15 participants. The main facilitator of the training was Professor George

Hay of Cornell University, USA.

The training covered:

An overview of the US antitrust system;

Key historical & contemporary US cases;

The Zambian context;

Horizontal agreements, vertical agreements monopolisation (or abuse of a dominant

position);

Mergers (especially horizontal mergers, i.e. mergers between competitors); and

Basic (and non-technical) economics (economic analysis underlying competition law)

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Using ICT in Competition Law and Practice (Improving one’s practice and Corporate

Image).

27-29 August, 2014 - Company Law

The Company law training was held at Protea Hotel in Lusaka and was attended by about 20

participants. The main facilitator was Professor James J. Hanks, Jr., Partner, Venable LLP

and Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, Cornell University.

The training:

Examined various sections of Zambia’s Companies Act (including formation, capital

investment and maintenance, debentures, duties of directors and officers and business

combinations);

Compared the Companies Act (the aforementioned provisions) to corporation statutes

in the United States - principally the Model Business Corporation Act and to the

South Africa Companies Act and make reference to the U.K. Companies Act; and

Discussed the Zambia context i.e. Companies Law and Practice, new and recent

developments in the sector and their implications; and

Discussed using ICT in Company Law and Practice (Improving one’s practice and

Corporate Image).

25th September, 2014 - Internet and Law

The Internet and Law course was held at the LAZ Secretariat at LAZ House, No.1 Lagos

Road, Lusaka. It was attended by almost 20 participants and the main facilitator was

Professor Peter Martin, Jane M.G. Foster Professor of Law, Emeritus, and former dean,

Cornell Law School.

The training covered:

Employing the Internet and Technology, More Generally, in the Practice of Law;

Law Firm Web Sites: What, Why, and How;

Professional Concerns and Likely Regulatory Requirements;

The Reality of Legal Research in the Digital Era,

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The Reality of Legal Research in the IPAD Era

Electronic Resources Relevant to Zambia

The Role of Google in Legal Research

Research of a Totally Different Kind (Knowledge Management) Knowledge Capture,

Storage, and Access Document and Case Management Document Assembly

Exchanging Information and Documents with Clients (and Potential Clients) and

Client Communication.

In response to previous requests of members each of the training courses highlighted above

featured local facilitators - local renowned practitioners with knowledge and experience in

the specified fields.

Public Discussion Fora

The Association in collaboration with the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research

(SAIPAR) held two public discussion fora on Wednesday August 13th, 2014 and on

Thursday August 14th, 2014 respectively. The first public discussion on the topic

‘Constitutionalism The African Experience’ was held at the Southern Sun Hotel in Lusaka

and the second public discussion forum on the topic ‘Is The ICC Targeting Africa?’ was held

at Taj Pamodzi Hotel also in Lusaka. The key discussant at two fora was Professor Muna

Ndulo. The other discussants were media practitioners and members of the Association and

the judiciary. The fora discussions were attended by more than 170 persons.  

Courtesy Calls

During the period under review, Council made the following courtesy calls on the officials

listed hereunder:

1. Permanent Secretary –Ministry of Lands

Council paid a courtesy call on Ms. Suba on her appointment as Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Lands. Key isuues discussed were the problems encountered by counsel in

processing documents filed at Lands. She suggested that a fast track registry could be

created at an extra charge.

2. Acting Chief Justice

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Council paid a courtesy call on the then Acting Chief Justice to announce the new office

bearers after the AGM in April, 2014.

3. Inspector General of Police

Council paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police to discuss how the

Association can collaborate with her office to maintain peace and order.

4. Chief Justice

Council paid a courtesy call on the Chief Justice shortly after she assumed her new role.

The Chief Justice assured the Council that the Judiciary was committed to improving the

justice delivery system and would to that end engage all stakeholders to hear their

complaints and come up with a way of improving the service it provides.

Bar-Bench Lunch

The Association held bar bench lunches in Lusaka and on the Copperbelt in December, 2014.

The events were well attended by the bench.

Press Statements The Association through the Council made comments on various national issues. Some of the

notable statements issued by the Association include:

1. Press statement on the increasing levels of political violence in Zambia 25 th April

2014. LAZ issued a statement condemning the rising levels of political violence and

in particular vigilante activities by Patriotic Front cadres threatening the Zambia

Informations and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) and Mr. Hakainde

Hichilema at an Ndola radio station.

2. Press statement on the issue of whether the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General

are required to take an oath of office before assuming office. This followed the delay

in Mr. Musa Mwenye SC and Mr. Abraham Mwansa taking an oath of office

following the ratification of their appointments to the office of Attorney-General and

Solicitor-General of the Republic of Zambia whilst the Republican President was

unwell. LAZ stated it was necessary for both the Attorney-General and Solicitor-

General to take an oath of office before assuming office. However in this instance

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LAZ opined that it was not necessary for Mr. Mwenye SC to take the oath of office

again as he had taken the same oath after he had earlier been ratified as Solicitor-

General.

3. Press statement on the release of the final draft constitution 24th June 2014. LAZ

issued a statement calling upon the Government to release the final draft constitution

and to adopt it through a national referendum and enact it the adopted constitution

through parliament.

4. Press statement congratulating of Mr. Elijah Chola Banda State Counsel on his

election as President of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU)

5. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) made a press statement to commend the

Acting Chief Justice commending her for acknowledging the reality of corruption in

the Judiciary on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2014

6. Press statement on the passing on of the Republican President H. E. Mr. Michael

Chilufya Sata made on 29th October 2014. LAZ issued a message of condolences to

the nation and the family of the late President following his demise on 28 th October

2014.

7. Press statement on the acting presidency and the presidential election 21 st November

2014. LAZ issued a statement on the qualifications for persons to act as President of

the Republic of Zambia in the event of the demise of a sitting President; qualifications

for presidential candidates to run for the office of President of the Republic of

Zambia; on the need for a people-driven constitution to address the flaws in our

Constitution – particularly the ones that became apparent on the demise of the late

President Michael Chilufya Sata; and on the need for peace and security in the run-up

to the presidential election.

8. Press statement on reported government interference with news reporting on Zambia

National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) on 26th November, 2014. LAZ strongly

condemned the storming of ZNBC by Patriotic Front officials, namely the then

Minister of Youth and Sport, Honorable Sylvia Masebo and Acting Deputy National

Secretary, who attempted to interfere with the content of the news broadcast by

ZNBC on the grounds that it was unfavourable to the ruling party.

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9. Press statement on the powers of an Acting President of the Republic of Zambia and

the power to transfer of permanent secretaries by an Acting President 1st December

2014. LAZ issued a statement laying out what the powers of an Acting President.

LAZ also opined that that an Acting President has the power to transfer Permanent

Secretaries but not to dismiss them.

10. Press statement on the question of whether Cabinet Ministers have the power to

remove the Acting President from office. Following media reports that of a statement

by fourteen Cabinet Ministers declaring a vote of no confidence in Acting President

Guy Scott and directing the Secretary to the Cabinet to convene a meeting to discuss

the replacement of the Acting President, LAZ issued a statement stating that the

Cabinet Ministers had no such powers under the Constitution.

11. Press Statement condemning the violence perpetrated by PF cadres against UPND

officials during campaigns in Shiwang’andu. LAZ urged the Electoral Commission of

Zambia to call a stake holders meeting to address the issue of political violence.

12. Press statement on the presidential election 29th January 2015. LAZ monitored the

presidential election and issued a press statement declaring that the elections were free

and fair. LAZ also raised concern with pre-election violence and voter apathy.

13. Press Statement on the victory of Mr E.C. Lungu on his election as Republican

President

LAZ issued a statement congratulating His Excellency Mr Edgar C. Lungu on the

occasion of his election as Republican President. LAZ also entreated the new

President to discharge his functions with care, diligence and in due compliance with

Article 44 of the Republican Constitution

14. Press statement on the arrest of the DPP 13 th February 2015. LAZ issued a statement

expressing concern at the manner in which the law enforcement agencies executed an

arrest warrant against the DPP in clear contravention of a High Court order staying

the execution of the arrest warrant.

15. Press statement on the statement issued by the Patriotic Front Secretary-General on

the ruling of Judge Mwila Chitabo over the judicial review of the suspension of the

DPP 13th March 2015. LAZ issued a statement strongly condemning the statement by

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Mr. Chama. LAZ called for the protection of judicial officers and the respect for the

independence of the judiciary.

16. Press Statement on the President’s appointment of a substantive Chief Justice. LAZ

issued a statement expressing pleasure at the long-awaited appointment of a

substantive Chief Justice.

Disciplinary Actions (Legal Practitioners and Professional Conduct) A number of practitioners appeared before the Legal Practitioners Committee and the

Disciplinary Committee with complaints varying from professional negligence to

misappropriation of clients’ funds. Some of the complaints were disposed of by the

Committee while others are pending final determination. Below is a list of suspended

practitioners whose matters are either before the Legal Practitioners Committee or the

Disciplinary Committee:

LAZ Disciplinary Committee Cases The following are matters that have been referred to the LAZ Disciplinary Committee and are

still pending hearing and the Practitioners involved are on suspension:

Mr. Victor Kachaka

Mr. Bevin Chansa Willombe

Mr. Clement Hichuumba Michelo

Dr. Josias Soko

Mr. Austin Muhyila

Ms. Mary Kayuma

Mr. Tembo Samuel Jeremiah Bezaliel

Mr. Charles Mulenga

Mr. Samuel Mwape Sabi

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Mr. Andrew Kearns

Mr. Mutale Mwambo

Mr. Barnabas Bwalya

Mr. Kelvin Bwalya

Suspended practitioners with matters that are yet to be submitted to the LAZ Disciplinary

Committee:

Mr. Henry Chanda

Mr. Lucane Moono x 2 matters

Mr. Sibanze Simuchoba

The following are matters where rulings have been made and application to struck off the roll

the named advocates have been made and are pending before the High Court:

Mr. Hubert Mulenga Chintu

Mr. Charles Hambote

Mr. Christopher Sampa

Mr. Ian Zulu

The following matters were before the Disciplinary Committee and rulings have been

delivered:

Mr. Bilingtone Mosha – Mr. Mosha’s suspension was lifted and his practicing certificate was

reinstated.

Mr. Mary Kayuma- Ms. Kayuma’s practicing certificate was also restored but she is currently

on suspension with regard to another issue.

Law Suits By and Against LAZ

Law Suits by LAZ

In the period under review, the Association instituted the following actions:

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1. The Law Association of Zambia vs The Attorney General and Phillis Lombe

Chibesakunda 2013.

It must be noted that with the removal of the Acting Chief Justice Madam Lombe

Chibesakunda, the Council instructed Messrs Shammwana and Company who have conduct

of the matter to proceed with the action as a matter of principle.

Law Suits against the Association

The following law suits were instituted against the Association during the period under

review:

1. Kelvin Bwalya v Law Association of Zambia (2013/HP/0838) [2014] ZMSC 24 (25

April 2014);

Mr. Bwalya commenced Judicial Review proceedings against LAZ following his

suspension and referral of his case to the Disciplinary Committee. The High Court

dismissed his application for leave for Judicial Review and he appealed to the

Supreme Court.

2. Kelvin Hang'andu v Law Association of Zambia (Appeal No. 109/2013) [2014]

Mr. Hang’andu commenced the action against LAZ challenging the holding of the

LAZ Annual General Meetings on Saturdays. He lost on the High Court and appealed

to the Supreme Court. He lost the appeal as well.

3. Robson Malipenga vs. The Law Association of Zambia

Mr. Malipenga commenced an action against LAZ challenging the decision of the

Legal Practitioners’ Committee (LPC) to have his clients’ account audited following a

complaint by clients he represented in a class action. The matter is still pending in

court.

Development of the Association

Development of LAZ House

Construction of the LAZ house has not begun due to lack of financing of the project.

The selected design of the new LAZ house was estimated to cost US$4 million

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Such an amount cannot be sourced from the resources of the Association. Several banks were

however approached with the view of securing financing for the project but, owing to the

narrow finance base, the banks could not extend a loan to LAZ even to a quarter of the

estimated project amount.

Therefore, council is considering:

Carrying out the construction in phases

Finding alternative sources of funding such as making a request for a grant from the

Government of the Republic of Zambia.

Asking this AGM to levy each member a building fee

Re-designing of the LAZ Website

During the period under review the Association’s website was redesigned. The new website

contains among others the Association’s regulatory documents, general news and information

on the Association and its activities, links to like institutions and statements issues by the

Association. A test site has been running and is currently still under construction and yet to

be launched.

Appointments/Submissions and Appearances before Parliamentary Committees

Submissions on Appointments/Legislation

The Association made the following submissions on behalf of the Association during the

period under review:

1. LAZ presented its report to the select committee of parliament endorsing the

appointments of Judge Rhoyda Kaoma and Mr. Mumba Malila, SC as Supreme Court

judges.

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2. LAZ presented its report on the appointment of several candidates for the position of

High Court Judge and Judges of the Industrial Relations Court including Judge Mwila

Kombe, Judge William Mweemba, Judge Muuka Lishomwa, Judge Martin Musaluke.

3. LAZ presented its report to Parliament endorsing the appointment of Mr. Musa

Mwenye as Attorney-General of the Republic of Zambia.

4. LAZ presented its report to the Select Committee of Parliament endorsing the

appointment of the Chief Justice Irene Mambilima.

5. LAZ presented its report to the Select Committee of Parliament on the appointment of

the Attorney-General Mr. Likando Kalaluka.

6. LAZ presented its report to Parliament on the Property Transfer Tax (Amendment)

Bill (NAB 6/2014); the Zambia Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill (NAB 7/2014);

and the Local Government (Amendment) Bill (NAB 9/2014);

7. LAZ presented its report to the Parliament on the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill

(NAB NO. 2/2015).

Nomination of Members to Boards and Committees

During the period under review the Association made the following appointments:

1. Mrs Kasumpa Kabalata - Engineering Institute of Zambia Audit Risk

Committee

2. Mr Jonas Zimba - NGOCC Elections Committee

3. Mrs Pixie Yangailo - Local Government Service Commission

Disciplinary Committee

4. Mr James Banda - ZIALE Council(Ministry of Justice)

5. Mrs Tafuna M. Phiri - Zambia Law Development Commission

6. Mr Liweleya - LuSE Demutualization Technology Committee

7. Mrs Pixie Yangailo - Ministry of Finance, MICC Technical

Committee, Regeneration on Mulungushi Conference Centre Limited

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8. Mr Tumasi - ZIPSIP Board

9. Mr Landilani Banda - Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee,

Zambia Weights and Measures Agency

10. Mrs Maureen S. Tresha - Audit Committee, Zambia Institute of Advanced

Legal Education (ZIALE)

11. Mr. Ngenda B. Lubinda - Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry

Business Regulatory Review Committee

12. Mr. Prosper Muyatwa - Lusaka Vocational Training Centre Management

Board

13. Mrs. Chipo Mushota Nkhata - Lusaka Vocational Training Centre Management

Board

14. Mr. Clement Tafeni - Audit and Risk Committee, Road Transport and

Safety Agency

15. Mr M. L. Mukande S.C. - Judicial Service Commission – Appointment of

Members of Commission

16. Mrs Anne Gray Kunda - Tropical Diseases Research Centre

17. Mr. Micheal Liweleya - LuSE Demutualization Technology Committee

18. Mr.Likando Kalaluka - Ministry of Finance – Zambia Revenue

Authority Governing Board

19. Mrs Kateka - Revenue Appeals Tribunal

20. Mr Chulu - Revenue Appeals Tribunal

21. Mr. Chulu - Finance/Human Resource/Legal Committee,

Indeni Petroleum and Refinery Company

Limited

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22. Mr. Mulambo Haimbe - National Council for Construction, Audit and

Risk Committee

23. Ms. Dras Neves - Ministry of Finance Audit Committee of the

Judiciary

24. Mrs. Gertrude Imbwae - Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the

Financing of Terrorism National Task Force

25. Mr. Ian Mabolobolo - Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the

Financing of Terrorism National Task Force.

International and Local Conferences & TrainingsThe Association through its members and the Council participated in the following

conferences and trainings:

IBA Women Lawyers Conference – Paris, France

The Vice-President led a delegation to the conference to accompany Dr. Tukiya Kankasa-

Mabula to receive the IBA Outstanding International Women Lawyer of the Year Award.

The prize is given to distinguished women legal practitioners every two years and this is the

first time a Zambian woman has been accorded this honour. This was a great honour for the

Association as Dr. Mabula is the first Zambian recipient of the award. The delegation also

included Mrs. Kondwa Sakala-Chibiya (President of SADC Lawyers’ Association) and Mrs.

Namwandi Ndhlovu

Following the IBA Women lawyers conference in May 2014, LAZ successfully bid to host

the IBA Legal Practice Division’s Women’s Business Initiative that is the first ever on the

African Continent and only the second in the world. The conference will be held in

Livingstone from 21st – 22nd April 2015. Delegates will come from all over Africa to discuss

how women lawyers can enhance their legal skills and increase their influence in the legal

profession both locally and internationally.

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SADC Lawyers Association – Vic Falls Town, Zimbabwe

The Association was represented by a large number of Lawyers at this Conference and

Annual General meeting. Mrs Kondwa Sakala Chibiya handed over the Presidency of

SADCLA to Mr Gilberto Correia of Mozambique and our immediate past President Mr

James Banda was elected Vice President of SADCLA LAZ works very closely with this

Association and pledges to continue supporting its efforts.

The IBA Bar Leaders Conference – Brussels, Belguim

LAZ was represented at this Conference of the IBA under the auspices of the Bar Issues

Committee. The Conference discussed challenges faced by Bar Association as a result of

advancements in Societies in which constituent members of the IBA carry on their profession

New topical issues concerning regulation, such as cloud computing and developing trends in

professional liability insurance were discussed. The South African Law Society made an

insightful presentation on how their Attorneys’ Fidelity Fund has helped the Bar Association

to respond to this challenge and how this novel initiative heightened public confidence in the

South African legal fraternity.

The IBA Annual Conference – Tokyo, Japan

A good number of our members attended this Annual Conference at which the issues

discussed ranged from the exportation and migration of capital resources from Europe to

developing economies was shaping the provision of legal services in these emerging

economies, the relationship between the International Firms and local Law Firms, the

influence of strong Asian economies in the extractive industries, particularly mining and

energy.

The most exciting highlight of the Tokyo IBA Conference was the . bid made by the

organising committee of LAZ led by Mrs. Ngosa Simachela to host the IBA Regional Forum.

The President and the immediate past President made oral submission to the IBA LPD in

Tokyo which was successful. The Conference is scheduled to take place in November 2015

in Livingstone.

The Pan African Lawyers Union – Yaounde, Cameroun

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The President attend this Conference at Yaounde in Cameroun which was held under the

theme “Illicit Financial Flows out of Africa”

Yet again Zambia was highly honoured at this tri annual conference with the election of Mr

Elijah Banda SC at the new President of PALU for a term of three years.

The Pan-African Lawyers Union is a very distinguished and well-established Continental law

Association and we are very proud of Mr. Banda’s achievement and we wish him every

success during his tenure. LAZ looks forward to continued collaboration with PALU with

Mr. Banda SC at the helm.

The SADC Bar Leaders Conference – Johannesburg/Pretoria, South Africa

This Bar Leaders Conference was held to review the state of the Rule of Law Human Rights,

Constitutionalism and governance in the SADC Region

After the conference the SADCLA Secretariat compiled a report which was circulated to all

members of Bar Associations comprising SADCLA.

China Law Society –Beijing and Shanghai

The current Honorary Treasurer and his predecessor attended and presented papers at a China

Law Society conference held in Beijing and Shanghai in China. The theme for the

Conference was ’’Legal Risks and Counter Measures of International Investment and Trade:

From the Perspective of the China Africa Cooperation. The purpose of the conference was to

cement the understanding of China’s and Africa’s respective legal regimes. Among the

people who attended the conference were the First Secretary at the Zambian embassy in

China and diplomats from other counties, dons and students from various Universities,

business executives and senior members of the Chinese Communist party, judicial officers

from various levels of the Chin ese court system and of course lawyers

Presentation were also made by lawyers from 10 different African countries, which included

Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Egypt, Seychelles, Ethiopia, South Africa, Zimbabwe,

Benin

The China Law Society anticipates more participation of lawyers from Zambia in the next

respective China Law Society conferences.

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ILFA

For the first time last year, the International Lawyers For Africa (ILFA) accepted two

participants from Zambia. Ms. Makalo Mwaanza and Ms. Situlile Ngatsha were selected to

represent Zambia on this programme. This was the first time that ILFA had selected two

candidates from Zambia. Congratulations to the two members to for this great achievement.

Members apathy in LAZ ActivitiesThe Council of LAZ expressed concerned at the increasing level of apathy of our members in

participating in Committee meetings and activities. The Committees are the organs through

which LAZ work is conducted and it is therefore imperative that all members take a keen

interest in the affairs of the Association and enlist for committee membership and actively

participate in the activities .

Important items for consideration and resolution by the AGMDuring this AGM your Council will be proposing that the meeting considers and resolves to

mandate the Council to attend to the following:

Possibility of seeking a Government Grant to aid the development of the LAZ House;

Possibility of seeking Government Assistance to make an annual Grant to the Legal Aid

Clinic for Women through with LAZ continues to provide pro bono services to vulnerable

women;

Transformation of our Statutory Compensation Fund into a Lawyers’ Fidelity Fund to

avert a possible depletion of the fund and build public confidence in the provision of legal

service by members of the Association.

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Conclusion On behalf of the Council, I would like to thank all the members of the Association for the

support rendered during the year. It was a year filled with unique challenges and

opportunities.

THE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS’ COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT

April 2014 – April 2015

A. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) Council, which sat in August, 2012 at Lusaka, in

accordance with the Law Association of Zambia (Amendment) Act, Chapter 31 of the Laws

of Zambia, appointed the members of the Committee that carried out the work of the

Association. When it has been necessary, the Council has in the interim replaced certain

members with others. Currently, the Committee comprises the following members: -

Convenor - Mr. Mulilo Kabesha - Kabwe

Honorary Secretary (Midlands) - Mr. Silas Mambwe - Lusaka

Honorary Secretary (Copperbelt) - Mr. Samuel Twumasi - Kitwe

Honorary Secretary (Midlands) - Mrs. Mwansa Mutimushi - Lusaka

Honorary Secretary (Copperbelt) - Mrs. Daphne Chabu - Ndola

Members: - Mr. John Kabuka - Ndola

- Mrs. Kondwa Sakala Chibiya - Lusaka

- Mrs. Julia Chaila - Kitwe

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- Mr. Constantine Chimuka - Lusaka

- Mr. Remmy Mainza, - Lusaka

- Mr. Patrick Chuula - Lusaka

- Col. Paul Pandala Banda - Lusaka

- Mrs Kyansenga V. Chitoshi – Kitwe

B. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Committee has held a total of twelve (12) meetings during the period under review, with

six (6) meetings held in Lusaka and the other six (6) in Ndola. The Committee carried out its

work diligently and ensured that all the scheduled meetings took off as the Committee tried to

resolve/dispose of matters in good time.

C. COMPLAINT HANDLING

In the period under review, tThe Committee during the period under review heard a total

number of two hundred and seven (207) complaints. One Hundred and Eighteen (118)

complaints were dismissed while Thirty Four (34) were resolved or withdrawn. In The

Committee in Fifty five (55) complaints, the Committee found the Advocates wanting and

appropriate orders were made.

Currently, the Committee has seven eight (8) pending rulings which will be delivered at its

next sitting at Lusaka.

As at date of this report, the Committee is up to date with the complaints on the Copperbelt

and Midlands.

D. PRESENTATION OF THE NATURE OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED.

The nature of complaints dealt with by the Committee during this the period included the

following: -

Practitioners who, by their pronouncements, diminish public confidence in the legal

profession, to that includes the judiciary.

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Conflict of interest

Lack of communication between the client and advocate

Failing to account

Failing to act according to instructions or failing to prosecute or acting contrary to the

clients instructions and not taking written instructions from clients thereby causing

misunderstandings between the Practitioner and Client

Complaints on unjustified bills for services rendered

Failing to hand back files and giving refunds after withdrawal of instructions

Harassment and unprofessional language when instructions are withdrawn

Complaints on costs awarded and out of pocket expenses

Alleged harassment from Practitioners where refund of monies and deposits paid are

requested, when instructions are withdrawn by a client.

Complaints against Practitioners in respect of alleged unprofessional language used to

clients and fellow Practitioners

Sharing of offices with unqualified persons

Bouncing of cheques payable to Clients and the Association

Advocates pursuing instructions without instruction from the Client

Lack of engagement terms at the beginning of the relationship between client and

Advocate

Various complaints on Group Actions

The tendency by Advocates to not respond to correspondence from fellow Counsel in

matters involving their Clients.

Complaints on failure to complete instructions in matters relating to conveyancing.

Lack of consent to act for both the sSeller and vendor in a sale of property

Complaints that Clients did not agree to Consent Orders or Judgements.

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The Committee is of the viewfeels that there is need for Practitioners to learn from the nature

of these complaints and avoid the same so that the community at large does not continue

losing confidence in the Legal Profession lawyers because of misconduct by a few.

To try and restore confidence, the Committee has resolved decided as to do the followsing: -

1. To proceed with complaints even when parties are not present in order to decongest

the cause-list as some Advocates tend to avoid attending sittings in order to buy time.

2. To proceed with matters where the Committee feels there is professional misconduct

even when the Complainants have withdrawn their complaints.

3. To embark on periodical visits to all law firms to inspect on the standard of offices.

4. To appoint Auditors in firms where the Committee feels the need to audit the firm so

as to avoid paying out from the Compensation Fund when Advocates fail to account

to their Clients.

5. To co-prosecute persons that are purporting to be Advocates so as to sound a warning

to would-be offenders.

6. To prosecute Debt Collectors as debt collecting ought to be done by Advocates

(issuing of demand letters).

7. To ensure that all Advocates submit Accountant Certificates before accepting

payment for their Practising Certificates to avoid matters of failing to account.

E. PRACTICING CERTIFICATES

The Committee has so far issued 874 Practicing Certificates for the year 2015 and has

suspended one. The Secretariat has noticed a rising number in Practitioners applying for

Practicing Certificates using only Postal Box numbers as their addresses. Please take note that

the Legal Practitioners’ Committee will not issue Practicing Certificates without physical

addresses of practice.

F. LAZ DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE CASES

The following are matters that have been referred to the LAZ Disciplinary Committee and are

still pending hearing and/or ruling and the Practitioners involved are on suspension: -

1. Victor Kachaka

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2. Bevin Chansa Willombe

3. Clement Hichuumba Michelo

4. Dr. Josias Soko

5. Austin Muhyila

6. Mary Kayuma

7. Tembo Samuel Jeremiah Bezaliel

8. Charles Mulenga

9. Samuel Mwape Sabi

10. Andrew Kearns

11. Mutale Mwambo

12. Barnabas Bwalya

13. Kelvin Bwalya

Suspended practitioners with matters that are yet to be submitted to LAZ Disciplinary

Committee: -

1. Henry Chanda

2. Lucane Moono (2 matters)

3. Sibanze Simuchoba

And below are matters where rulings have been made and application to strike off the roll the

named advocates have been made and are pending before the High Court: -

1. Hubert Mulenga Chintu

2. Charles Hambote

3. Christopher Sampa

4. Ian Zulu

And the following matters were before the LAZ Disciplinary Committee and rulings have

been delivered: -

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1. Bilingtone Mosha

2. Mary Kayuma (different complaint)

G. ACCOUNTANTS CERTIFICATES

The Committee has noted with sadness concern from the Caretakers’ reports that most law

firms did not keep books of accounts and this made it very difficult for them the Caretakers

when winding up the affairs of the firms. The Committee is reminding all Legal Practitioners

to maintain their books of accounts in accordance with the Practice Rules of 2002.

The Committee also wishes to report that there has been a casual approach towards the

fulfilling of requirements on renewal of Practising Certificates and is warning all advocates

that this year all advocates should renew their licences on time and ensure that they comply

with the requirement and to collect their certificates from the secretariat promptly.

Under this heading it is perhaps apt to report that we have been approached by an

Accountants’ body which has expressed concern that some of the accountants who issue

certificates to Advocates for the purpose of obtaining PCs may not be duly registered. The

Committee is liaising with this body in the hope of identifying those accountants who may

not be so registered and any necessary findings shall be communicated to the membership. In

the meantime the membership might want to be more circumspect in choosing who should

certify their accounts.

H. CONCLUSION

The Committee wishes to thank the Secretariat Staff, Annual General Meeting and the

Council for its support.

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MULILO KABESHACONVENOR, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS’ COMMITTEE April 2015

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HIV/AIDS COMMITTEE REPORT

2014-2015

A. INTRODUCTION

The following report details the activities of the HIV/AIDS committee of the Law

Association of Zambia held between May 2014 and March 2015. It highlights the

composition of the Committee, its terms of reference (ToRs), and the activities undertaken in

the period under review.

B. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

1. Mrs. Chipo Mushota Nkhata-Convenor

2. Ms. Matilda Chileshe Kaoma-Secretary

3. Mr.Landilani Banda-Council Member

4. Ms. Katrina Walubita Maimbolwa-member

C. TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE COMMITTEE

The terms of reference of the Committee are as follows:

1. In conjunction with Human Rights Committee, to promote and protect the rights of

people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

2. To advise the Council on matters related to HIV and the law.

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3. To empower Committee members to better understand HIV-related matters common

to Zambia and in comparison to the region.

4. In conjunction with the CPD Committee, to encourage continuous professional

development for lawyers to better appreciate the link between HIV and the law.

5. In conjunction with the Women’s Rights and Litigation committees, to carry out

public interest litigation on HIV-related matters especially as they affect groups most

vulnerable to HIV.

6. In conjunction with the Legal Aid Committee, to provide free legal advice on HIV

and the law to the indigent.

7. To widely disseminate information to members of the public on HIV and human

rights.

8. To participate in commemorating VCT Day and World AIDS Day.

9. In conjunction with the Law Reform Committee, to give guidance for law reform to

contribute to an environment that better responds to HIV in Zambia.

10. In partnership with civil society organizations and other professional bodies, to

contribute to a legal environment that better addresses HIV in the country.

11. To influence the development of HIV workplace policies for the Law Association of

Zambia and individual law firms.

D. ACTIVITIES

The following activities were intended to be undertaken in the period under review;

1. Recruit more members from the general membership of the association

2. Conduct training for the members of the committee

3. Holding of Community awareness programmes on the rights of people living with

HIV/AIDS (PLHIV)

4. Hosting of the HIV/AIDS and Law Awareness Seminar

5. Setting up of the Remember and Bequeath box (RAB) for the collection of good

but disused items

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6. Commemoration of World Aids Day

7. Finalise the HIV/AIDS Work place Policy

8. Launch the HIV/AIDS Work place Policy

The following activities were undertaken in the period under review:

1. Inception meeting

2. Preparation of the terms of Reference and the work plan for the Committee

3. Held a Community empowerment activity together with the Human Rights

Committee in commemoration of Word Aids Day

4. Participated in the march past in Commemoration of Word Aids Day organized by

the National AIDS Council.

5. Setting up of the Remember and Bequeath box (RAB)

6. Participated in the UNZA, SALC and PANOS Seminar on freedom of expression for

vulnerable groups.

7. Co hosted community workshop on HIV/AIDS, Disability and the Law between the

LAZ HIV/AIDS committee and UNZA Human Rights Law Clinic

1. Inception Meeting

The reconstituted HIV/AIDS committee met at the inception meeting to appoint the convenor

and secretary for the Committee. Mrs. Chipo Mushota Nkhata was appointed as Convenor

and Ms. Matilda Chileshe Kaoma was appointed as Secretary. The meeting agreed to meet

every last Thursday of the month. The Committee assigned the Convenor and Secretary to

draft proposed terms of reference (ToRs) and workplan of the Committee. The Committee

further agreed to discuss the proposed terms of reference and tentative workplan at its next

meeting.

2. Preparation of Terms of Reference, Calendar and Proposed

Workplan

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The Convenor prepared draft ToRs and workplan for consideration by the Committee

members. The ToRs, workplan calendar and budget were circulated by email to all members

who endorsed them. These were submitted to and approved by Council.

3. Community Outreach Programme

The Committee together with the Laz Human Rights Committee participated in the Law

week organized by the Legal AID committee as part of its Community outreach programme

related to the rights of PLHIV and Human Rights violations. The aim of the program was to

reach out and sensitize the Communities on the rights of PLHIV and also to educate the

members of their human rights and what remedies are available once these rights are violated.

The two committees met to plan how they would participate in the law week and the

materials they would need for such participation.

The committees successfully held the outreach during the Legal week. A Drama group was

also used to disseminate the information to the participants. In addition information

brochures were handed out at the end of the program.

4. Review of LAZ HIV Workplace Policy

The Committee had commenced the process of reviewing the Association’s HIV-Workplace

policy in the year 2013/2014. Mr. Landilani Banda is spearheading the review process. The

expected outcome of this activity is to have an HIV workplace policy that better responds to

HIV-related issues within the legal fraternity.

It was hoped that the draft report would be finalized and shared with Council but due to the

fact that the Committee had few members in the year under review, and were overloaded with

activities, this activity was not prioritized.

It is the Committee’s sincere hope that the exercise can be completed hopefully with new

members coming on board.

5. Participated in the UNZA, SALC and PANOS Seminar On Freedom

Of Expression

The HIV Committee participated in the Seminar hosted by the the University of Zambia,

Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC) and Panos on Freedom of Expression for

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vulnerable groups in Zambia. The Seminar was held on 6 March 2015 at the Raddison Blu

Hotel

The objectives of the seminar were to discuss among other issues the following;

The role of Courts is protecting and safe guarding the fundamental right of freedom

of speech and expression;

Analyzing the laws that criminalize the right to freedom of expression and speech;

The consequences of such criminalization;

If the right to freedom of expression and speech has been adequately addressed by the

current draft Constitution

Freedom of expression and speech as it relates to persons with disabilities.

The Committee participated by making a presentation on the extent to which the Zambian

draft constitution and freedom of expression. The Convenor and Secretary of the Committee

represented the Committee at the Workshop.

6. Setting up of A ‘Remember And Bequeath’ (Rab) Box

The Committee set up a Remember and Bequeath Box (RAB Box) in November 2014. This

initiative aims at collecting donations, from LAZ members, to help meet the needs of people

living with HIV and those vulnerable to HIV in our society. The RAB Box was prepared but

no donations were received except from one member of the Association. The donations

received were ranged from clothes for children to toys and reading books. They were donated

to Our Lady’s Hospice in Kalingalinga on Day, 5 December 2014 as part of the World Aids

Day Celebrations.

7. participate in commemoration of world aids day

The Committee had scheduled two main activities for the commemoration of World AIDS

Day: The donation to Our Lady’s Hospice in Kalingalinga and Participation in the match past

organized by the National AIDS Council.

The HIV Committee collected and donated clothes to Our Lady’s Hospice in Kalingalinga. In

addition to the clothes donations, the Committee through the LAZ Council purchased and

donated a variety of groceries (which ranged from foodstuff to cleaning utensils). These items

were handed over to the hospice by the LAZ President and the Convenors for the HIV and

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Human Rights Committees. The LAZ delegation included the President, the Convenors and

members HIV and Human Rights Committees and members of the LAZ secretariat.

The donation was preceded by participation in a match past by LAZ members and members

of the secretariat and the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women. The match past was

organized by the National AIDS Council (NAC). The walk was from Engen Filling Station at

Chinama on East Road to Nkoloma Stadium.

8. Co-hosting of community workshop on HIV/aids, disability and the

law between the LAZ HIV/aids committee and UNZA human rights

law clinic

The HIV Committee co hosted a Workshop on HIV/Aids Disability and the Law together

with the UNZA Human Rights Law Clinic.

The aim of this workshop was to sensitize the members of the Communities of the rights of

the People living with HIV and also the rights of persons with disabilities.

The participants were informed of the rights they enjoy. The Laws that provide for those

rights and the remedies that are available when such rights are violated.

The two workshops were a great success and it is the Committees sincere hope that more

communities will be reached in future with more participation from the members of the

association.

The workshops were held on the 19th and 20th March 2015 in Kalikiliki and on the 26 and

27th March in 6 miles.

9. scheduled meetings

The meetings of the Committee where scheduled to take place very last Thursday of the

month at Laz Secretariat.

Due to the fact that the Committee only had 3 members there were no scheduled meetings

that were set up other than the inception meeting. The Committee organized its activities

mainly by way of email and phone communications.

The Convenor and secretary were overwhelmed as they had to plan and implement all the

activities set out in the work plan.

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E. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank LAZ member who donated

generously to the RAB Box. Further, we would like to sincerely thank the LAZ Council,

Secretariat and Members who participated in a meaningful to the implementation of the

committees activities and more particularly to thank the Convenor and members of the

Human Rights Committee who supported the work of the HIV committee.

F. CHALLENGES

The Committee only had 4 members with Mr Landilani Banda and Ms. Katrina Walubita not

participating fully as they was overwhelmed with duties assigned to him by the Laz Council

as well as the Human Rights Committee and national duties respectively. Ms. Walubita was

mostly travelling for work-related assignments.

This affected the implementation of planned activities. The Committee has the following

outstanding activities for 2014/2015:

1. Completion of reviewing the LAZ HIV/AIDS Workplace policy

2. .Luanching of the said HIV/AIDS Workplace policy

3. Training of Committee members on Human Rights HIV/AIDS and the Law

4. RAB

5. Commemoration of World AIDS Day

6. Community training on Advocacy on the rights of people living with HIV and

Persons with Disabilities.

G. RECOMMENDATIONS

The LAZ Council must seriously re-think the structure of the Committees. Our proposal is

that some Committees must be merged as their mandates are interlinked. This will enhance

performance of the various Committees as committed members will be clustered in closely-

related committees. It will also reduce the number of committee meetings one has to attend

flowing from their membership in two separate but related committees.

We also recommend that CPD points must be attached to members’ participation (i.e.

membership and attendance of activities) in various Committees. The benefits of these CPD

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points should form the basis for appointments by LAZ Council for various Boards and

Committees.

We further recommend that Committees should have the liberty to terminate the membership

of inactive members of the Committee and replace them with new recruits.

This is so because over the years there has been poor participation from the general

membership in the activities of the association. It is mind boggling that an Association with

over 800 members can have 3 people in a Committee.

Submitted for and on behalf of the HIV/AIDS Committee:

Chipo Mushota Nkhata Matilda Chileshe Kaoma

Convenor Secretary

HIV/AIDS Committee HIV/AIDS Committee

THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT

(MIDLANDS)

2014 – 2015

A. INTRODUCTION

This is the Report of the Human Rights Committee (Midlands) of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).

The Convenor of the Committee is Mr. Ian Mabbolobbolo. The Committee elected Mr. Francis Kondwelani Mwale as its Secretary.

MEMBERSHIP

The following were the registered members of the Committee:

1. Mr. Ian Mabbolobbolo (Convenor)

2. Mr. Francis Kondwelani Mwale (Secretary)

3. Mr. Landilani Banda (Council Member)

4. Mr. Bob Mwelwa Musenga

5. Mr. Martin Phillips

6. Mr. Rodrick Chisala Mukuka

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7. Mrs. Chipo Mushota Nkhata

8. Mr. Dickson Jere

9. Ms. Jean Couvaras

10.Ms. Natasha Banda

11.Ms. Chibesa Kankasa Maimbo

12.Major Calisto Nhamboteh

B. MEETINGS

The Committee held seven (7) meetings. Out of these, four (4) were its scheduled meetings and three (3) were joint meetings with other Committees and the Council.

During the first meeting, the Committee came up with a schedule for its meetings, rules and draft terms of reference. These were submitted to the Council for approval which approval was granted. Most of the meetings were poorly attended and at times could not take place due to lack of forming a quorum.

C. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE

1. Interaction with Law Enforcement Agencies

The Human Rights Committee is in the process of developing and implementing a collaboration plan with law enforcement agencies with a view to putting in place measures and interventions to curb violation of human rights. This is consistent with objective 3.1.5 of the Law Association of Zambia Strategic Plan 2013 to 2018. The Committee has embarked on a mapping exercise as a beginning point in what is envisaged as a continuous programme by the Committee as it interacts with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders in this regard.

2. Collaboration with the HIV Committee on the commemoration of World Aids Day

The Human Rights Committee jointly with the HIV Committee had lined up community outreach activities to commemorate the World Aids Day which fell on 1st December 2014. The two Committees presented second hand clothes, shoes, groceries and toiletries to Kalingalinga Hospice at which the president of the Law Association graciously led the two Committees in this very noble venture thereby fulfilling part of the Association’s Social Corporate Responsibility.

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3. Presentation to the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) on the Constitutional and Legal Framework for the 2015 Presidential Election in Zambia.

The Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) deployed an Election observation mission to the 20th January presidential election in Zambia. The mission comprising 14 observers drawn from 9 countries was led by His Excellency Cassam Uteem, former President of the Republic of Mauritius.

As part of preparations for observing the Elections, EISA requested LAZ to make a presentation to the team of observers on the constitutional and legal frame work. The Human Rights Committee Convener and the LAZ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) made a presentation to EISA on 17th January 2015 at the Pamodzi Hotel on relevant constitutional and legal framework within which the January 2015 presidential Elections were held.

4. Monitoring of the January 2015 Presidential Election by LAZ.

The Human Rights Committee as mandated spearheaded the monitoring of the 2015 Presidential Election where the Association deployed about 60 monitors in 3 provinces. The activities carried out by the LAZ monitors led by the Human Rights Committee commenced with holding a pre-election meeting at which the LAZ monitors were trained on election monitoring by an official from the National Democratic Institute. Other activities included visitation to polling stations on the eve of election day, monitoring of elections on the actual polling day, post election visitation to polling stations, submission of individual reports by LAZ monitors, monitoring the proceedings at the results totaling centre at Mulungushi International Conference Centre for the entire period, compilation of report for consideration by LAZ Council and eventual issuance of public statement by LAZ on the conduct of the elections.

5. Attendance of Seminar on the Right to Freedom of Expression in Zambia

The Human Rights Committee members, among others, attended the seminar on the right to freedom of expression in Zambia on 16th February, 2015. The Seminar was hosted jointly by Panos Institute of Southern Africa, the Law School of the University of Zambia and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC). The topics presented at the seminar were as follows:

The Role of the courts in protection of the right to freedom of expression;

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Challenging offences which negate the right to freedom of expression;

The social consequences of prosecution which deter freedom of expression;

Freedom of expression and the draft constitution; and

Ensuring freedom of expression for persons with disabilities.

6. Invitation and attendance at the Experts’ Seminar on Criminalisation of Torture in Zambia

The Zambia Law Development Commission partnered with the Human Rights Commission with support from the United Nations Development Programme hosted a four days Experts’ Seminar on the ‘Criminalisation of Torture in Zambia’. The Seminar was held at Protea Hotel in Livingstone from 2nd to 5th March, 2015. LAZ was invited to attend at the Seminar and was represented by the Committee Secretary. The goal of the Seminar was to galvanise various actors to ensure that torture was criminalised in national legislation within the short term in conformity with international human rights standards. The specific objectives were:

To exchange views on the different interpretations of the definition of torture under the various international and regional instruments;

To analyse the consequences of including or excluding certain elements in the interpretation of the definition of Article 1 of United Nations Convention Against Torture and Article 5 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights;

To generate information as to the feasibility and appropriateness of criminalising torture in national legislation;

To identify the host for the national preventive mechanisms in the country; and

To develop recommendations and process map on the way forward regarding the criminalisation of torture and any related matters.

The Experts’ Seminar came up with clear resolutions on the way forward with regards to criminalisation of torture in Zambia.

D. CHALLENGES

The work of the Committee continued to be constrained by the low participation of members in meetings and other activities of the Committee. This state of affairs places a heavier burden on the few committed members and sometimes leads to the

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Committee failing in attending to some assignments within the required time frame. It is hoped that with the LAZ Council’s decision authorizing engagement of interns from law schools from the universities, the burden will be lightened especially for programmes requiring research because the interns will help with data collection and other assignments fitting their level.

E. CONCLUSION

Even with the highlighted challenges, it is important to note that as an Association in general and a Committee in particular, our work still contributes to the general wellbeing of society. This alone is motivation enough to push on and even do better by working hard.

We wish the incoming Committee all the best.

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Ian M. Mabbolobbolo Francis Kondwelani Mwale

CONVENOR SECRETERY

THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT

2014-2015

A. INTRODUCTION

I present below, a report of the International Relations Committee (IRC) activities during the period 2014 to 2015.

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Mrs Ngosa Simachela is the Convenor and Ms Melody Mayaka is the Secretary. The two were ushered into office at elections held at the frist meeting of the Committee held on 2nd June 2014.

The Committee had four out of its seven scheduled meetings with an average attendance of four members per meeting.

B. MEMBERS

The following were the registered members of the Committee;

1. Mr James Banda

2. Mr Mulambo Haimbe

3. Mrs Kondwa Sakala-Chibiya

4. Ms Kamona Akapelwa

5. Mr Mwila Chibiliti

6. Mr Lungisani Zulu

7. Mr Stephen Lungu

8. Ms Linda Kasonde

9. Ms Nana Mudenda

10.Ms Gertrude Musyani

11.Ms Mutinta Syilukwa

12.Mrs Sashi Kateka

13.Mr Michael Chitende Phiri

14. Mr Mulenga Chiteba

C. TERMS OF REFERENCE;

The IRC operates within six terms of Reference namely:

To Foster the establishment of links between the Law Association of Zambia and associations of other lawyers in other jurisdictions and to work with such associations in areas of common interest

To lobby for ratification and domestication of international conventions and treaties

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To encourage Law Association of Zambia members to be members of International Associations of Lawyers like the International Bar Association and to avail member’s information in that respect.

To consult with the Government of Zambia over the appointment of lawyers to international bodies and avail members with information on international vacancies and opportunities to attend international conferences and meetings

To foster international exchange programmes and identify scholarships for younger members of the association

To promote the Rule of Law in the SADC Region(including Zambia)

D. ACTIVITIES

1. The 15th Annual SADC Lawyers Association Annual General Meeting and Conference, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

The 15th Annual SADC Lawyers Association Conference and General Meeting was held at the Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe from 21st to 24th August 2014. The theme for the Conference was “Strengthening the Rule of Law and Good Governance in the SADC Region: A call for Transparent and Accountable Leadership.”

The Conference was opened by Honourable Emmerson Mnangagwa (MP), Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The keynote speaker was His Excellency Joaquim Chissano, former President of the Republic of Mozambique who is a distinguished statesman.

Twenty Five (25) Zambians attended the conference. The delegation was led by our President Mr George Chisanga. There were two Zambian speakers namely Charles Mkokweza and Fred Mmembe.

This Conference marked the end of the tenure of office of Mrs Kondwa Sakala Chibiya as President of SADCLA. She has done the Association proud! The new President of the Association is Gilberto Caldeira Correia from Mozambique. The Vice-President is our very own Mr James Banda, immediate past LAZ President.

E. INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS FOR AFRICA (ILFA) PROGRAM

Our 2014 ambassadors were Makalo Mwaanza and Situlile Ngatsha who did their placement at two top UK law firms.

The selection method for ILFA candidates has been revised. Participants are required to submit an on-line application after which candidates are short-listed by ILFA and

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interviewed by the national committees like LAZ. Thereafter nominations are made and the final selection done by the ILFA board. The committee urges our younger members of the bar to apply for these placements.

F. LAZ BID TO HOST THE IBA AFRICAN REGIONAL FORUM CONFERENCE

On 25th July 2014, the Council tasked the Committee with preparing a bid to host the Africa Regional Forum Conference 2016. To this end, the Committee worked tirelessly to prepare a bid document highlighting Zambia as the ideal Conference destination and indicating the Association’s desire and commitment to hosting a successful Conference. The Committee then handed over the Bid to the President, Mr George Chisanga, immediate past President James Banda and former Association President Mr Elijah Banda SC to present at the IBA Conference in Tokyo, Japan held in October 2014.

G. INTERNTATIONAL BAR ASSOCIAITON ANNUAL CONFERENCE, TOKYO JAPAN

A small number of Zambian delegates attended this Conference. Top on our agenda for this meeting was the presentation of our bid to the Legal Practice Division of the IBA. I am pleased to report that our team of “Presidents” did very well and the Association won the bid to host the ARF Conference which will be held from 18th to 20th November 2015 in Livingstone Zambia.

H. AFRICA REGIONAL FORUM CONFERENCE 2015

Having been chosen to host this wonderful meeting of African lawyers, the Committee felt it was important to seek the help of other members of the Association to help in the preparation for the Conference. Our invited members of the Ad-hoc Committee are Mr Nchima Nchito SC, Mr Pengani Yangailo, Mrs Pixie Yangailo, Mrs Catherine Lombe and Mr Sokwani Chilembo. I am grateful that they agreed to serve.

I. OTHER TERMS OF REFERENCE

This year the Committee did not do much work in the area of domestication and ratification of international treaties. This is because most of our members are now serving on the Organising Committee for the ARF Conference. This has placed serious time constraints on our members and it was decided that we concentrate on making the Regional Conference a success. Domestication of International treaties is an area that we hope to pursue next year with the aid of the Law Reform Committee.

J. CHALLENGES

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As with most LAZ Committees, our greatest challenge is that of numbers. In order to fulfil our mandate we need more people who will actively participate in the activities of the Committee. We have many people sign up as members but very few attend meetings and actually carry out assignments given to them. This places a great strain on the same people who find themselves bearing the load for a team of what is supposed to be 15 people. We hope that this will change in the coming year. We also foresee that the Committee will be more effective with the recruitment of interns from local universities who assist the Committee in its work.

K. CONCLUSION

The International Relations Committee requires the support of the entire membership in making the Africa Regional Forum Conference in November 2015 a huge success. It would be a shame to host such a prestigious event in our ‘backyard’ and not have the largest country turn out. I would encourage all members to attend the Conference

I would also like to thank all the members of the IRC for sacrificing their time to participate in Committee activities. It is wonderful to serve with you all. I look forward to continuing with our work in the coming year.

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Ngosa Mulenga Simachela (Mrs)

CONVENOR

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LAW REFORM AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT

MAY 2014 TO MARCH 2015

A. INTRODUCTION

The Law Reform and Constitutional Affairs Committee (the Committee) was reconstituted

for a two-year term (2014-2016) in May 2014. It however only had its first meeting in August

2014. We have had fairly regular meetings since then, on every second Thursday of almost

every month. There have been five (5) meetings to date. The Committee also maintains an

email network with its members for work required outside of the regular meeting schedule.

The work of the Committee thus far has been largely successful. We have submitted to the

National Assembly on various pieces of proposed legislation, in conjunction with the

Executive advised cooperating partners on some Constitutional issues, and began analysing

the various documents in the Constitution review process.

We have also faced challenges in our work. The two most significant challenges have been

membership apathy and inefficiencies at the Secretariat. The latter challenge has in turn also

caused challenges in working with other Committees on issues for which our respective

mandates overlap.

In the rest of this report, we summarise out terms of reference and the activities we have

engaged in. We then highlight our challenges and our achievements. We also suggest the

means by which we intend to overcome these challenges before we conclude.

B. TERMS OF REFERENCE

Our terms of reference (ToRs) can be summarised as follows:

1. proactive research on potential areas of law reform;

2. research referred by various stakeholders, including requests from the National

Assembly for submissions on Bills;

3. recommend harmonisation of laws with international standards;

4. research on adoption processes on Constitution; and

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5. liaise with Litigation Committee on on-going litigation on Constitutional matters.

Most of our work for the period under consideration has been on items (ii) and (iv) of the

ToRs.

C. MEMBERSHIP

The reconstituted Committee had a list of twenty two (22) members in May 2014. However,

by Committee resolution dated 12 February 2015 and notice dated 13 March 2015, that list

was reduced to ten (10) members. The circumstances leading to the resolution and reduction

in membership are discussed as one of the Committee’s challenges at Part 6.1 below.

The current membership of the Committee is therefore as follows:

1. Ms. Felicity K. Kalunga – Convenor;

2. Mr. Munakopa Sikaulu – Council;

3. Mr. Landilani Banda – Council;

4. Mr. Arnold Shilimi;

5. Mrs. Twaambo Kalenga-Chirwa;

6. Mr. Martin Phillips;

7. Mr. Willis Muhanga;

8. Mr. Charles Sinkala;

9. Mr. Brian Msidi; and

10. Ms. Grace Samui – Secretary.

D. MEETINGS AND WORK PROGRAMME

The Committee resolved to meet on the second Thursday of every month. We have

consistently maintained that schedule, except for during the festive period in December 2014

and for our March 2015 meeting because it fell on a public holiday (Youth Day). Previous

attempts to reschedule meetings that fell during public holidays have failed due to other

Committees’ pre-arranged meetings and the lack of additional space at the Secretariat.

To date, five (5) meetings have been held. Attendance in the beginning was relatively robust,

but eventually dwindled down to the bare minimum for a quorum (two).

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Email correspondence has to some extent assisted with participation in Committee activities

beyond the regular meetings. This is particularly for urgent work outside the regular meeting

schedule, such as preparing submissions on Bills in the very short timeframes the National

Assembly provides.

E. ACTIVITIES

For the period under consideration, the Committee made submissions to the National

Assembly on some Bills, considered other types of requests for research from various

stakeholders, and began its analysis of the various documents in the Constitution review

process.

1. Submissions to the National Assembly on Bills

The Property Transfer Tax (Amendment) Bill (NAB 6/2014); the Zambia Revenue

Authority (Amendment) Bill (NAB 7/2014); and the Local Government

(Amendment) Bill (NAB 9/2014): the Committee made brief written submissions on

behalf of LAZ on these Bills on 9 December 2014. In summary, we supported the

Local Government Act amendment. We however opposed the other two Bills, on the

following grounds:

the PTT Act amendment would increase the discretionary power given to the Minister

of Finance under the Act. It would also run contrary to the Government’s policy of

easing the cost of doing business in the country; and

the ZRA Act amendment would increase the difficulty in successfully pursuing legal

claims against the ZRA.

Unfortunately, there were email challenges at the Secretariat on the date the submissions

were sent to them for onward forwarding to the National Assembly. After numerous follow-

ups over several days, the Secretariat stated that it had eventually sent the submissions. We

however received a contrary response from the National Assembly, who insisted that they

had never received them. The Bills have since become law.

The efforts of the Committee likely went to waste on these Bills. Equally, LAZ missed this

opportunity to comment and possibly influence proposed legislation that had a direct impact

on the administration of justice and the rule of law. We have therefore highlighted the manner

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in which these submissions were handled as one of the challenges this Committee has faced,

in Part 6.2 below.

1. The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill (NAB NO. 2/2015): the Committee made

detailed written submissions on behalf of LAZ on this Bill on 16 March 2015. This

Bill had first been sent to the Administration of Justice Committee. Unfortunately,

there was poor facilitation of coordination between the two Committees and we were

not able to merge our submissions with theirs before the deadline. We therefore sent

our submissions ahead, and those from the Administration of Justice Committee

followed.

In summary, this Committee submitted that the National Anti-Terrorism Centre proposed by

the Bill was poorly structured, poorly integrated with other relevant Government agencies,

and had excessive powers that invaded privacy and would be prone to abuse. The Committee

therefore recommended on behalf of LAZ that the Bill should be withdrawn and substantially

revised. On their part, the Administration of Justice Committee recommended that the

principal Act had many deficiencies that needed to be addressed.

Having learned our lessons from the previous set of Bills, we corresponded directly with the

relevant Committee at the National Assembly on this Bill. We are certain that this approach

contributed substantially to our submissions being received in time and considered by the

Honourable Committee.

We are pleased to report that the Honourable Committee of the House considered the position

of LAZ and other stakeholders and recommended that the Bill be withdrawn. The full House

agreed with the recommendation and the Bill was withdrawn on 20 March 2015, “for further

consultation”.

2. Other types of research referred by various stakeholders

We received a request through the Secretariat for advice on the Constitutional

provisions on the succession to the Presidency. This was at the height of the

succession wrangles in November 2014. The request was made by a cooperating

partner, who also requested that the advice be provided in person at a meeting.

LAZ was represented at the meeting held on 21 November 2014 by the Honorary

Secretary and two members from this Committee. Our hosts expressed satisfaction

with the assistance of the Association in understanding the Constitutional provisions

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relating to Presidential succession, particularly with regard to the Lewanika & Others

v FTJ Chiluba (1998) case.

Other requests were made during the course of the period in consideration. Those

requests came from National Assembly Committees and NGOs. Their subjects ranged

from the scope of legal protections against ‘torture’, to the rights of sex workers, to

the succession of the Presidency. The Committee considered each request and decided

that they were either beyond the mandate of the Committee (and hence forwarded

through the Secretariat to the appropriate Committee), or had already been publicly

addressed by the LAZ President.

3. Analysis of Final Draft Constitution, draft Constitution of Zambia Bill, and

Government Roadmap

This Committee was tasked with carrying out this analysis and comparing it with the

Association’s position on the First Draft Constitution (2012).

The Committee admits that it has been very slow to complete this task. This is due to

challenges of time among its members. The Committee has attempted to make

progress in this task by circulating a skeleton commentary on the Final Draft in

comparison to the First Draft. Additionally, the Committee has been awaiting the

intern promised by the Council to assist with the work.

There also seems to be some miscommunication between this Committee and the

representatives of LAZ on the Oasis Forum and Grand Coalition on a People-Driven

Constitution. The Committee has no input into statements given by the two

organisations to which LAZ belongs. We also address this as an additional challenge

at Part 6.4 below.

4. CHALLENGES

1. Membership apathy

The Committee was reconstituted in May 2014 with a list of twenty two members.

However, there have never been more than ten of the listed individuals who showed

commitment to the work of the Committee by attending meetings and undertaking to

handle some if its tasks.

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The Committee therefore resolved on 12 February 2015 that the membership list be

reduced to those ten members who had shown commitment to the Committee. This

was in order to avoid having a bloated membership that largely could not be relied

upon when necessary. Prior to this resolution, the Committee had advised its

membership on at least two occasions that it would carry out this action.

The criteria for the removal of names from the list of members were that they had:

(a) never attended any one of the Committee’s five meetings, with or without

apologies; and (b) never provided remote support such as through the email forum. A

total of twelve names were hence removed from the list.

The notice that the twelve individuals had been removed from the membership list

was sent by email on 13 March 2015, by copy of which the Secretariat was also

informed of the decision. The responses to the notice varied from acceptance with

reservations about adequate notice, to threats of seeking Council’s intervention, to

queries as to how they were on the Committee list to begin with.

The latter response in particular presents a challenge, which, judging by the responses

we received, occurs with other Committees as well. That is, individuals who had not

expressed any interest in joining the reconstituted Committee(s) were nonetheless

listed by the Secretariat as members. We discuss this challenge fully below at

paragraph 6.2.3 and suggest a solution at paragraph 6.2.4.

Our suggestion on addressing this particular challenge of apathy is to first examine its

causes. We understand an ad-hoc Committee was constituted for this purpose (which,

as we understand, may itself be plagued by apathy). We can therefore only surmise

that part of the problem is simply the lack of time. Committee work is extra-curricular

and voluntary; and most if not all members of LAZ are in fulltime employment

elsewhere. It is therefore difficult to prioritise such work in the midst of many other

issues competing for one’s attention.

One suggestion is that Committees should engage their members through the social

media in addition to the standard meeting and email forums. It has been noted that

participation by Counsel in matters of public interest is much more robust in less

formal forums. This would of course require a ‘moderator’ to facilitate particular

discussions and conclude on a consensus position. We urge further discussion this

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method of better involving the Association’s membership in more modern and

popular ways of communicating.

Furthermore and for our Committee in particular, we urge the general membership of

LAZ to understand the work of the Committee, and its value to the Association and

the Association’s objectives as set out in section 4 of the LAZ Act Cap 30. This

Committee has the unique opportunity to proactively challenge bad laws before they

are made – rather than the usual work of Counsel to challenge bad laws reactively,

after they are passed. History and common sense show that it is much harder to have a

bad law repealed than to stop it from being passed to begin with. We acknowledge

that often times, the Government machinery will still push bad laws through. We can

nonetheless cite our success with the Anti-Terrorism amendment Bill as an instance

when combined stakeholder pressure does work.

Our Committee is also the one mandated to deal with Constitutional affairs. The

Constitution being the grund norm, it is very noble work indeed to have been part of

its development. This is especially given our country’s chequered constitutional

history.

Our Committee therefore provides an interesting avenue for advocates who wish to

make a direct contribution to the development of the legal system in Zambia.

2. Inefficiencies at the Secretariat

Challenge: delays in communicating required tasks to the Committee, and in

forwarding completed work to the requesting party. For instance:

cases where request for input from an external party has been received by the

Secretariat in time, but only forwarded to the Committee weeks later and after the

stipulated deadline for submission of the input;

Bills sent to the Secretariat as soon as National Assembly Committees are tasked to

hold hearings on the same, but the Bills are not forwarded to all appropriate LAZ

Committees simultaneously. Consequently, there is poor coordination among the

Committees and in some instances none of the Committees sends out submissions on

behalf of the Association;

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timely preparation of submissions for the National Assembly and timely forwarding

to the Secretariat, but contradicting information on whether the submissions were ever

actually sent to / received by the National Assembly; and

requests for the Secretariat to secure an extension due to the very short timeframe

given by the National Assembly, but no or late response despite the urgency of the

request.

We have noted that most of these instances were caused by the inefficient email system,

email backlog and difficulty in prioritising competing issues at the Secretariat.

Proposed solutions: we will write to the institutions most significant to the

Committee’s work, being the National Assembly and the Ministry of Justice. We will

request direct liaisons for the Committee in order to receive information much faster,

and convey our work within stipulated deadlines. The Secretariat has already been

advised of this intention and supports it.

Fortunately, we have already established some informal links with the National Assembly.

This assisted us considerably in submitting on the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2015.

On their part, officers of the National Assembly have indicated that they have always found it

problematic to deal with the Association. They hence welcome our Committee’s efforts to

improve our participation in the National Assembly’s work.

We also suggest that the Secretariat’s capacity to handle Committees’ requirements should be

improved from its current insufficient levels. For instance, the membership of the Association

increases annually and yet the Secretariat still has only one person handling all

communications, and essentially only one channel for emails. If the Association is to improve

its image as a responsive stakeholder, it must ensure it efficiently handles all requests for

such responses. That might also assist in increasing internal interest in the work of

Committees. We are paying substantial sums in license fees every year, and we are freely

volunteering our time for committee work. We believe it is not too much to ask for sufficient

support from our Secretariat.

Challenge: names of individuals appearing on the membership list even though they

did not apply to join the Committee. As noted above, some of the responses to the

removal from the list of names were that they had never applied to be members of the

Committee to begin with.

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Proposed solution: the Secretariat should not carry forward names from previous

years whenever the Committees are being reconstituted. Only those who have

expressly stated their desire to join the respective Committees for that particular term

should be added to the list. We acknowledge this might show how little interest there

really is in committee work, but the current practice of listing ‘ghost’ members is not

helpful in anyway. Indeed, showing the true levels of apathy might assist in

addressing them.

3. Proactivity on ToRs

Challenge: The Committee has been operating in a reactive rather than proactive

manner.

Proposed solution: our first solution is indicated above: to directly engage the

National Assembly and Ministry of Justice. Additional solutions are much more

difficult because they would require increasing the time Committee members put into

the Committee’s work. This may be ameliorated to some extent by the utilisation of

the intern(s). It will however be very difficult to do more than that because the

Committee work is purely voluntary, and all its members have full time employment

elsewhere. The best we can do therefore is improve our efficiency with existing tasks

in order to hopefully create some time to fit in proactivity. We can also encourage the

general membership to join the Committee so there are more members available,

rather than the current situation where the few active ones are being put under

considerable pressure.

4. Lack of coordination with LAZ representatives on the Oasis Forum and Grand

Coalition

Challenge: As indicated above, the Committee has no input into statements made by

the two organisations on the Constitution review process. As the Committee

responsible for the Association’s analysis of ‘Constitutional affairs’, we believe this

situation might lead to contradictory positions once the Committee completes its work

on the constitutional documents.

Proposed solution: advance notice to the Committee by the LAZ representatives of

any statement about to be released by either or both of the organisations on the

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Constitution review process. There should also be sufficient time for the

representatives to consult with the Committee on the contents of the statement.

L. ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Despite the many challenges faced by the Committee, it has been a relatively successful

period. We assisted third parties who sought Constitutional advice from the Association. We

contributed in no small way to the withdrawal of a Bill that raised significant concerns over,

inter alia, the risk of excessive powers over the privacy of individuals being abused due to the

lack of sufficient controls.

2. Furthermore, despite having to whittle down the membership of the Committee, we are

composed of largely active members who attempt to contribute to the attainment of the

Committee’s and hence LAZ’s strategic objectives.

M. CONCLUSION

1. The Law Reform and Constitutional Affairs Committee has had an active year, both in

terms of its mandated external activities and its internal organisation. It has faced notable

challenges such as inadequate support from the Secretariat and member apathy. It still has

much work to do on the Final Draft Constitution, especially as this is a ‘hot-button’ issue as

the country approaches the next general election. It has nonetheless made some headway in

achieving this important task, as well as its other work.

2. The Committee welcomes new members who have a keen interest in the development of

the law in Zambia. We also welcome comments from the general membership of the

Association on ways in which we can better achieve the Committee’s and LAZ’s objectives.

Dated the 30th day of March 2015

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Felicity K. Kalunga Grace Samui

Convenor Secretary

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THE LEGAL AID COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 2014 TO MAY 2015

A. Membership, Meetings and Attendance

Following the call for members in 2014, 13 LAZ members requested to be part of the

membership of the Legal Aid Committee.

From June 2014 to March 2015, the Committee held 5 meetings and had a total of 8

individual members participate in these meetings with an average attendance of 3 members

per meeting.

B. Election of Officers and Adoption of Terms of Reference

The Committee selected Ms. Sara Larios to serve as Convenor and Mrs. Sombo Chinyama-

Kachaka to serve as Secretary for the Committee. Mrs. Chinyama- Kachaka resigned this

post in September 2014 due other commitments.

The Committee further adopted terms of reference to guide its activities for the year. The

Committee considered the provisions of the Law Association of Zambia Act, the LAZ

strategic plan, past activities of the Committee, and IBA standards for pro bono activities.

These terms of reference were approved by the Council as follows:

1. To promote a pro-bono culture within the legal community through:

Encouraging law firms and legal departments to adopt pro bono policies and

developing a model pro bono policy

an annual award for outstanding pro bono contributions

Hosting an annual fundraising event to support legal aid activities

Organizing an annual Continuous Legal Education/Continuous Professional

Development Course which would assist legal practitioners in providing pro bono

services

2. To establish machinery for the provision of legal aid in addition to that provided by

the Government through the development and implementation a LAZ program to

easily connect legal practitioners to pro bono clients.

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3. To engage and assist communities with little access to legal services through:

Organizing an annual legal aid week/month in communities around the country

Carrying out community legal education programs and forums on common legal

problem.

4. To consider the legislation relating to legal aid and other ways of securing

representation for persons who for any reason are unable to secure it, and to make

recommendations to the Council thereon.

5. To collaborate other LAZ Committees and local and international legal aid and

advocacy organizations in promoting legal aid and related issues.

C. Legal Aid Week Activities

The Committee assisted in organizing two community legal aid clinics in Lusaka and two

radio appearances as part of Legal Aid Week.

The Committee invited numerous government entities and community organizations to

participate in the Legal Aid Week activities and the following entities and organizations took

part in events: Legal Aid Board, National Legal Aid Clinic for Women, Women and Law in

Southern Africa, Legal Resources Foundation, Zambia Police Service Victim Support Unit,

Paralegal Alliance Network, Commission for Investigations, Police Public Complaints

Authority, and Human Rights Commission.

The first community legal aid clinic took place on 2nd December 2014 at Bread of Life

Church. During this clinic advocates and other participating organizations were able to assist

more than 90 members of the public with various legal queries.

The second community legal aid clinic took place on 11th December 2014 at Miracle Life

Church. During this clinic advocates and other participating organizations were able to assist

more than 50 members of the public with various legal queries.

Members of the Committee also participated in radio programs on Komboni Radio and Radio

Christian Voice, answering frequently asked questions on a variety of legal topics.

D. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – Prison Visits

In December, members of the Committee participated in a program organized by the National

Legal Aid Clinic for Women and the Ministry of Gender as part of the 16 Days of Activism

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Against Gender Violence. These activities included touring the women’s facilities at Lusaka

Central Prison and Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison well as discussing with the women

their pending legal cases.

E. Community Activities During Annual Law Conference

The Committee has also organized a visit during the period of the LAZ Annual Law

Conference to Katombora Reformatory School outside of Livingstone to allow the LAZ

membership to become more familiar with the needs in the area of Juvenile Justice.

F. Attendance of Workshops and Committees

At the request of the Council, Committee members represented LAZ at the following events:

1. Interviews with Programme Evaluation and Planning Mission for the Civil Society

Participation Programme (CSPP) of GIZ

2. Launch of the University of Zambia Human Rights Law Clinic

3. Regional Sensitization Seminar On The Promotion Of The African Court For The

Southern Africa Region

4. Paralegal Alliance Network Annual General Meeting

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Sara Larios

(Convenor)

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APRIL 2014 – 2015

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A. Membership

The Convener of the Committee was Mrs. Kasumpa M. Kabalata Other members of the

Committee included :

1. Mr. Eddie Mweetwa – Council Member

2. Mrs. Juliana Shoko Chilombo

3. Mr. A.D Mumba

4. Mr. Aubie Mubanga

5. Mr. Ziulkani Simposya

6. Mr. Andy Wright

7. Mr. Shadreck Mbewe

B. Meetings

During the year the Committee met three times to discuss various assignments for the

Committee. Some of the activities undertaken by the Committee are captured below.

C. Submission to Parliamentary queries

The Committee contributed to the submission to the Parliamentary Committee tasked to

collect information on the Anti Terrorism Bill.

D. Research

1. The Committee participated in a research which was being undertaken by the Beloit

College regarding the interference by Government of the Republic in the

Administration of Justice particularly by the Judiciary. The Committee participated

together with the Human Rights Committee and the Law Reforms Committee.

2. Following the report in the local press to the effect that comments had been made by

the then Secretary General for the Patriotic condemning the granting of leave to apply

for Judicial Review by a High Court Judge and further directing the Attorney General

to appeal the granting of leave to apply for Judicial Review it was our view that there

was interference by GRZ.

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3. The Committee attended sittings in different Local Courts within Lusaka. Besides the

Judicial Reform inquest which is underway, there is need for a full research by the

Association to critically examine the nature and adequacy of justice dispensed by the

Local Courts. Even through litigants are not represented there is need for the

Association to be concerned as it is one of the forms of justice delivery within the

Country.

E. Judicial Reforms

1. The Committee participated by preparing its own report on the actions they

considered material to improve the performance of the Judiciary. The Committee had

called for comments from the membership regarding proposals for submission but on

all occasions none of the members made any submissions.

2. There is need for the views of the membership to be captured and not merely those of

the Committee.

F. Delays in delivery of Justice

1. The Committee notes that the two Judges who had been suspended following delays

in delivery of judgments had been reinstated unconditionally. The Judiciary provided

copies of the Report.

2. The Committee notes that there are still a number of judgments which are still

outstanding and the two judges may never deliver. This is a matter the Association

needs to discuss. Our proposal is that a fresh list of pending judgments be prepared

and presented to the Chief Justice. A meeting can then be arranged with the Chief

Justice so that a definitive position is given.

3. Further, the recommendations made in the Report presented by the tribunal need to be

followed through.

G. Bar Bench Conference

Several meetings were held between the Association and the Bench regarding the Bar Bench

Conference but unfortunately these did not materialize because the Council took a position

that a lunch be held instead. The lunch between the Bar and the Bench was indeed held and

was a success.

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H. Challenges

1. The major challenge the Committee faced was inadequate time for the Committee to

meet due to individual pressing commitments.

2. The Committee also feels that there needs to be more cohesion between the

Committee and the Council.

I. Recommendations for next Committee

1. It is proposed that an interactive process between the Bar and the Bench be pursued

by the Council in order to deal with various issues that may arise between the two

outside the Bar Bench Conference.

2. It is proposed that the incoming Administration of Justice Committee picks up on

research on the nature and adequacy of justice dispensed in the Local Courts across

the country.

3. It is proposed that the next Administration of Justice Committee ensures that the Bar

Bench Conference is held annually in order to build the relationship between the Bar

and the Bench.

4. The matter of delayed judgments needs to be pursued vigorously with the Bench.

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Mrs. Kasumpa M. Kabalata

Convener

YOUNG LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 2014- APRIL 2015

A. Introduction

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Mr. President, I present a report of the Young Lawyers’ Committee (“YLC”) of the Law

Association of Zambia on activities of the committee during the year 2014-2015.

Ms Chisanga Lenka Kasonde is the Convenor and Ms Tizyo Bulaka the Secretary, both

ushered into office following the departure of the initial Convenor and Secretary who could

no longer hold office due to other commitments.

B. Membership

The following were the registered members of the Committee:

1. Ms. Chisanga Lenka Kasonde

2. Ms. Tizyo Bulaka

3. Mr. Abyudi J Shonga SC

4. Mr. Stephen Lungu

5. Ms. Linda Kasonde

6. Mr. Suzyo Dzekedzeke

7. Mr. Mwape Moono

8. Mrs. Erica Nchito

9. Mr. Layeni Phiri

10. Mr. Jonas Zimba

11. Ms. Lwisha Shula

Having only been initiated at the last Annual General Conference held in April, 2014, the

YLC had the following items to table and establish:

Establish the Terms of Reference that will guide the committee and inform it of the

purposes of the committee and what activities the committee can embark on.

Establish the target group of the committee; who is described as a “young lawyer”.

Draw up a proposal of activities to be carried out by the committee.

C. Activities of the Committee

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1. Establish Terms of Reference of the Committee

Following a number of meetings of the Committee, the following Terms of Reference were

agreed and drawn up:

2. To come up with programmes aimed at character building of young Lawyers and

grooming them for future Leadership of the Association.

3. To build up synergy between the Young Lawyers and the Senior Lawyer for the

betterment of the Association.

4. To look at ways of how best the Senior Lawyers can provide mentorship to the Young

Lawyers.

5. To come up with ways of enhancing young Lawyers participation in LAZ

programmes on one hand and on the other to provide a platform of social interaction

for students drawn from various Law Schools in the country including those at

ZIALE.

6. Carry out any other duty referred to the Committee

D. Establish target group

The Committee later sat to decide and agree on the target group for which the Committee was

set up. It was decided that a “young lawyer” is one of 0-5 years at the bar. We begun a

compilation of the relevant target group and the intention is to invite these young lawyers and

inform them of the presence of the Committee and the activities carried out for the benefit of

the said young lawyers.

E. Activities

The following activities have been proposed to be carried out by the Committee:

1. Meet your Judges: To enable young lawyers identify our Judges in order to accord

them the appropriate courtesy when before Judges. Also to help identify who our

Judges are.

2. Meet your State Counsel: To enable young lawyers know who our State Counsel is, to

identify them and accord them the appropriate courtesy when met.

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3. Annual Welcome Cocktail for newly admitted Advocates: To welcome the newly

admitted Advocates to the legal fraternity. Give them some insight and brief overview

of the work of the Law Association, how they can utilize and learn from the

Association, general pointers on courtesy among Advocates and other relevant issues.

4. It is proposed that the Committee works closely with other Committees of the

Association such as the Continuous Development Committee to equip young lawyers

with relevant skills such as Advocacy and Networking.

5. To work closely with the Association on the Mentorship program

F. Challenges

The main challenge the Committee had in this year was the inadequate numbers to help carry

out the activities that were planned and suggested. It also appears that many of the young

lawyers were either not aware of the presence of the Committee, or displayed high levels of

apathy. Clearly, much should be done with regards to

publicising the Committee more which will in turn increase membership and participation in

the activities of the Committee.

G. Conclusion

The YLC is an exciting and vibrant Committee which specifically targets young lawyers, the

importance of young lawyers cannot be over-emphasised as these will, in turn, be leaders of

the legal fraternity in time. It is important that they are mentored and given opportunities to

engage more with other lawyers and more importantly senior lawyers so as to learn about

best practice, courtesy and the role of the lawyer. The low attendance at meetings seriously

affected the Committees’ ability to implement or carry out its mandate within the Terms of

reference.

There have been useful suggestions of activities to be carried out which I implore the

incoming Committee to seriously pursue. We invite the LAZ Council to find ways of getting

members involved in the Association’s activities through the various committees. More

members are welcome to join this Committee and get involved in its activities.

For now, I can confirm that the groundwork necessary for setting up and giving identity to

this relatively new committee has been done. We can only look forward and hope that

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members of LAZ will willingly offer their time and effort to give effect to the objects of the

Committee.

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(Convenor) (Secretary)

TREASURER’S REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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General Information

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