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. With a career in law spanning several years, Mr. Malila has held various high-profile positions, including that of the Zambian Attorney General from 2011 to 2014. He currently serves as a member of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. 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. 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.

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