Chief Justice Ernest Sakala today swore in twelve Adjudicators as commissioners for the Small Claims Court, which is situated near the Supreme Court in Lusaka.
Among those sworn in are Vice President George Kunda’s wife, Ireen, and Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Steven Lungu.
Chief Justice Sakala implored the commissioners to read and acquaint themselves with the Judicial Code of Conduct Act.
He expressed confidence that the commissioners would do well, especially that they possess the required qualifications and expertise for an Adjudicator of the Small Claims Court.
He reminded the commissioners to abide by the etiquette of a judicial officer in terms of the Judicial Code of Conduct Act No. 13 of 1999 as required by section 31A of the Small Claims Court Act No. 14 of 2008.
Chief Justice Sakala said the Small Claims Courts were under a pilot project in Lusaka and Ndola but would be opened in other parts of the country later.
Others sworn-in are LAZ Secretary Margaret Chalwe, former LAZ president William Mweemba, Annie Mwanza, James Banda, Nicole Phiri, Newton Mubonda, James Shonga Junior, Emmanuel Mwansa and Sydney Wataye.
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George Kunda’s wife ah?
What are the qualifications to work for these small claims fimofimo? The problem in Zambia ia that there are more government appointments than apointment by qualification. This erodes accountability as only the friends and relatives get the jobs.
The Chief Justice should be in the fore front promoting transparency- But, this is our Zambia.
Mule, you are talking about transparency? This is transparency at its best. Look at these names; Steven LUNGU, Annie MWANZA, James BANDA, Nicole PHIRI, Emmanuel MWANZA, followed by Ireen KUNDA, Margarent CHALWE, James SHONGA. The chief justice himself is Ernest SAKALA. These guys are so transparent in their tribalism.
Number 3. There is no tribalism here. It is matter of sudying and qualifying to the bar and if more from the west, south or east do so you cannot blame it on tribalism.
Why is it that in your judgment only a certain tribe is qualified for this job. All the other tribes in Zambia are foolish, or they are just dump that they don’t go to school? Or is it that UNZA is so corrupt that they only admit student s with certain names from given tribes? It is people like you #4 who are killing Zambia with your open tribalism, even when it is so open you dont want to admit, your hearts are far from the truth.
#4 Nevers Mwanawakwimba
#4, why is it your judgment that only certain names from given tribes are taking up these jobs? you mean all other tribes don’t go to school? or is that corruption is at UNZA, in that they only pick students with certian tribal names? Tribalism is being promoted by people like you who can not admit the wrong.