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Mumba Malila (born 16 April 1964) is a Zambian jurist who currently serves as the 8th Chief Justice of Zambia, having assumed office in 2021.[1][2] With a career in law spanning several years, Mr. Malila has held various high-profile positions, including that of the Zambian Attorney General[3] from 2011 to 2014.[4] He currently serves as a member of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.[5]
Mumba Malila | |
|---|---|
| 8th Chief Justice of Zambia | |
| Assumed office December 22, 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Irene Mambilima |
| Attorney General | |
| In office November 2011 – June 2014 | |
| Nominated by | Michael Sata |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1964 Lusaka |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
Prior to his appointment as Chief Justice, Mumba Malila served as a respected Supreme Court Judge, having been appointed by former Zambian President Michael Sata.[6] In addition, he has also made significant contributions to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, where he served as the Commissioner and Vice Chairperson from October 2006 to November 2011.[7][8][9]
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