Zambia: Hichilema appoints former ERB boss as Supreme Court judge

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Hichilema appoints former ERB boss as Supreme Court judge

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed the former director of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) as a Supreme Court judge. This appointment is part of the government's efforts to strengthen the independence of the judiciary. The former director has significant experience in the legal field and is expected to bring valuable expertise to the Court.

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