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Zambian Court Accepts Accused Judge's Plea

A resignation letter of one the three judges facing a tribunal for professional misconduct has been welcomed by an acting Chief Justice.

  • Zambia:   'Judge Musonda Can Go'

    Times of Zambia, 25 June 2013

    ACTING Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda has accepted the resignation of Judge Philip Musonda raising questions whether the Judge is entitled to his life terminal benefits following… Read more »

Leadership

Two of the trio has previously challenged the legality of the tribunal.

  • Zambia:   Retired Judge Musonda Opts Out of Chikopa Tribunal

    Zambia Reports, 22 June 2013

    Supreme Court Judge Philip Musonda says his resignation has completely and finally curtailed the Tribunal's authority to proceed with his case over alleged professional misconduct. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Tribunal Storm Rages

    Times of Zambia, 14 June 2013

    THE controversy surrounding the Tribunal constituted to investigate three judges continues to rage with the panel maintaining that it will proceed to hear allegations against… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Judge Musonda Resignation Suspicious - Tayali

    Zambia Reports, 10 June 2013

    Suspended judge Phillip Musonda's request to retire has been met with mixed reactions by various stakeholders. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Judges Block Tribunal

    Times of Zambia, 5 June 2013

    NDOLA High Court Judge Mwiinde Siavwapa yesterday granted an application by two High Court judges to commence judicial review challenging the legality of the tribunal constituted… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Judge Begs Sata to Retire Him

    Times of Zambia, 8 June 2013

    SUPREME Court Judge Philip Musonda, who is among the three judges suspended on allegations of professional misconduct, has written to President Michael Sata asking to be retired in… Read more »

  • Zambia:   State to Challenge Tribunal Blocking

    Times of Zambia, 6 June 2013

    ATTORNEY-GENERAL Mumba Malila says the State will file an application before Ndola High Court Judge Mwiinde Siavwapa asking him to discharge his ruling granting two High Court… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Tribunal Date Set

    Times of Zambia, 28 May 2013

    SOLICITOR-GENERAL Musa Mwenye has said the tribunal appointed to hear evidence over alleged professional misconduct involving three judges will officially start sitting on June 18,… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Chikopa Tribunal Seems Untouchable - Defence Lawyers

    Zambia Reports, 21 May 2013

    Defence lawyers in the tribunal investigating three judges will challenge some "outrageous" internal rules guiding the tribunal that seeks to insulate itself from legal challenges. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Judges Kajimanga, Mutuna Back in Court Challenging Tribunal

    Zambia Reports, 21 May 2013

    Two of the three suspended judges, judge Charles Kajimanga and Nigel Mutuna, have once again moved to the High Court to challenge the constitutionality of the Judge Lovemore… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Tribunal Preps Advanced, Says Malila

    Times of Zambia, 20 May 2013

    ATTORNEY-GENERAL Mumba Malila says tremendous progress has been made in preparing for the sitting of a tribunal to probe the alleged professional misconduct of three suspended… Read more »

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