13/11/2024
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) - House & Welfare Committee last week Friday 8th November, hosted the Copperbelt 2024 End of Year Party at Nkana Golf Club, celebrating achievements in the legal profession under the theme, “LAZ: Then & Now.”
The Council of LAZ was represented by the President, Mr. Lungisani Zulu, LAZ Honorary Secretary Mr. Arnold Kaluba, Honorary Treasurer Ms. Womba S. Kankondo, and LAZ Council Members Ms. Martha Kashala Mr. Sholomo Mulenga and Ms. Mary Mwansa.
Speaking during the event, Guest of Honour, Hon. Lady Justice Dr. W.S. Mwenda, Judge-in-Charge of Ndola, in the company of Kitwe High Court Judge in Charge Hon. Justice Enias Chuulu, commended LAZ for its progress and emphasized the importance of honouring men and women of integrity, who have contributed greatly to the legal profession. She challenged younger lawyers to emulate the high ethical standards set by senior counsel, reiterating the legal fraternity’s role in upholding ethics both in law and society.
And LAZ President Mr. Lungisani Zulu, encouraged the legal profession to continue serving society and acknowledged the unity within LAZ on the Copperbelt. He recognized the event as a platform to celebrate distinguished members whose contributions inspire excellence within the profession.
A total of 17 award recipients were honoured for long service namely, Mr. Julius Bikoloni Sakala SC - 59 years, Mr. William Boli Nyirenda SC 43 years, Mr. Elijah Chola Banda SC - 38 years, Commissioner Mohan Chugani - 49 years, Mr. Elack Ndhlovu - 46 years, Mr. Richard Nsofu Mandona - 46 years Mrs. Irene Theresa Mundia (Retired) - 45 years, Mrs. Constance Shiaka (Retired) - 45 years, Mr. John Marcelinus Kapasa - 44 years, Mr. Douglas Bryson Mupeta - 44 years, Mr. Frank Musalile Lwambano - 42 years, Mr. John Lubumbe Kabuka - 41 years, Mrs. Julia Christine Zulu-Chaila - 40 years, Mrs. Rita Noah Nsokolo Nachula-Twumasi - 40 years, Mr. Matyola Patrick Ndulo - 39 years, Mr. Samuel Gyamera Atta Twumasi - 38 years, and Mr. Vincent Kaunda Mwewa - 38 years.
Additionally, Mr. Edward Sakala, the Executive Director of LAZ, was honored for his exemplary and distinguished service to the Association.
The event included an engaging Table Talk session titled “LAZ Then & Now,” featuring insightful contributions from Mr. William Nyirenda, SC, Mr. Elijah C. Banda, SC, and the current LAZ President, Mr. Lungisani Zulu.
The Law Association of Zambia extends its heartfelt gratitude to ECB Legal Practitioners founded by Mr. Elijah C. Banda SC, and other partners who sponsored the event for their generosity. Their support made this celebration a success.
