University of Cambridge, LLM University of Cumbria,LLM 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, Dr. 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] 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.