Meet Our Exceptional Team

Qualifications

• •PhD in Law - Ghent University, Belgium (awaiting defence)
• •Master of Social Law (Social Economy and Labour) - Campinas State University, Brazil
• •Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - University of Zambia
• •ITC-ILO Certificate in International Labour Standards for Judges, Lawyers and Legal Educators
• •ITC-ILO Certificate in International Labour Standards Academy
• •Certificate in University Teaching Methodology
• •TEVETA Full Accreditation Certificate

Key Experience

• •ILO Global Coalition for Social Justice Country Focal Point representing Mulungushi University
• •Trade union leadership roles (2000–2011) with National Union of Communication Workers including Deputy General Secretary, National Trustee, General Secretary, and Executive Committee Member of ZCTU
• •Founder and President - Mulungushi University Academics and Staff Union (2020–2021)
• •Over 10 years conducting education and training in social law and human rights
• •9 years teaching experience at university level
• •Consultant for ILO, FINISH Trade Union, and ZICTA projects
• •Conciliator for labour disputes in mining and telecommunications sectors
• •Chairperson for collective bargaining negotiations

Specialization

International and Domestic Labour Law, Social Economy, Human Rights, Administrative Law

Professional Memberships

• • Associate Member - Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
• • Member - Labour Institute of Zambia (LIZ)
• • Member - African Labour Law Society (ALLS)
• • Alumni Member - Global Labour University

Qualifications

• •Doctor of Arts (Humanities) (English) - Atlanta University, 1985
• •Master of Arts (English) - State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1978
• •Bachelor of Arts with Education (with merit) - University of Zambia, 1976
• •Bachelor of Laws (with Merit) - University of Zambia, 1991
• •Advocate and Admitted to the Roll of Notary Public

Key Experience

• •Taught at UNZA, Mulungushi University, and ESAMI
• •Teaching experience across Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia from 1978 to date
• •23 years practicing Labour law with 14 reported cases successfully argued
• •Extensive publication history including books and academic papers

Specialization

Social Policy and Protection, International and Comparative Labour Law, Business and Commercial Law, Conflict Management, Family Law, Human Rights

Qualifications

• •LLB Bachelor of Laws Degree - University of Zambia
• •Master of Business Administration - ESAMI/Maastricht School of Management
• •Diploma in Magistracy - NIPA, Zambia
• •Advocate

Key Experience

• •High Court Judge (Zambia)
• •Judge-In-Charge (Industrial Relations Division of the High Court)
• •Commissioner of Small Claims Court
• •Managing Partner (Derrick Mulenga & Company)
• •Partner (Mukungu and Company)
• •Magistrate

Specialization

Industrial Relations, Labour Disputes, Commercial Law, Judicial Arbitration

Qualifications

• •Doctorate in Law (PhD) - Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Canada
• •Master of Laws (LLM) - Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Canada
• •Master of Arts in International Affairs (MA) - Norman Patterson, Canada
• •Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA) - York University, Toronto, Canada
• •Graduate Diploma in International Trade - Antioch School of Law, Washington, DC, USA

Key Experience

• •Over 40 years teaching in universities including Zambian Open University (Dean of Law), NIPA, ZCAS, UNZA, Mulungushi University
• •25 years practicing law in Toronto, Canada
• •Authored over 2,000 articles in diverse newspapers and magazines globally
• •Pioneered graduate studies programmes at Zambian Open University School of Law

Specialization

International Human Rights Law, Constitutional Law, Comparative Law, Labour Law

Qualifications

• •LLM Degree in Employment Law - Demont Fort University, United Kingdom
• •LLB - University of Zambia

Key Experience

• •Managing Partner - Kalokoni and Company (2003 to date)
• •Resource Person in Employment Law - Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (2015 to date)
• •Part-time Lecturer in Employment Law - Mulungushi University
• •Chairperson of the Lands Tribunal
• •Chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Tribunal
• •Advocate in charge of Litigation Department - Chilupe and Company

Specialization

Employment Law in UK and EU Context, Individual Employment Law, Collective Labour Law, Social Justice and Human Rights, Equal Opportunities in the Workplace

Qualifications

• •Executive Masters of Business Administration - Maastricht, Netherlands
• •Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Copperbelt University
• •Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - University of Lusaka
• •Advocate of High Court for Zambia
• •Dip- Accountancy (ZICA)

Key Experience

• •Principal State Advocate - Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
• •Registrar of Mukuba University (7 years)
• •Deputy Permanent Secretary - Muchinga Province (3 years)
• •Director and Assistant Director Human Resource and Administration (7 years) across multiple ministries
• •Part-time Lecturer - University of Zambia

Specialization

Legal Practice, Human Resource Management, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration

Professional Memberships

• • Member - Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
• • Member - Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHM)
• • Member - Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

Qualifications

• •LL.M in Global Business Law - New York University
• •LL.M in Corporate and Financial Services Law - National University of Singapore
• •LL.B Bachelor of Laws Degree - University of Zambia
• •Bachelor of Accountancy and Finance - Copperbelt University
• •Advocate

Key Experience

• •Law Lecturer and Head of Legal Department - University of Zambia
• •Company Secretary - ZAMNET and ZAMREN
• •Advocate and Business Law Consultant - Shepande and Company
• •Inspector of Taxes - Zambia Revenue Authority

Specialization

Corporate Law, Financial Services Law, Business Law, Tax Law

Qualifications

• •Master's Degree, Labour Law - University of Lusaka
• •Master's Degree, Criminal Justice - Zambia Open University
• •Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Open University, Zambia
• •Bachelor of Arts Degree, Public Administration - Mulungushi University
• •Post Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting - ZIALE
• •Certificate, International Commercial Arbitration - Chartered Institute of Arbitration, London

Key Experience

• •Managing Partner - Joseph Chirwa and Co, Lusaka
• •Part-time Lecturer at University of Zambia, Zambia Open University, ZCAS, Mulungushi University
• •Legal Counsel - Zamtel
• •Legal and Prosecutions Officer - Anti-Corruption Commission
• •State Advocate - Attorney General's Chambers

Specialization

Labour Law, Criminal Justice, Legislative Drafting, International Commercial Arbitration

Qualifications

• •PhD Candidate
• •LLM (Master of Laws) - University of Western Cape/Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, 2009
• •LLB with Merit - University of Zambia, 2007
• •BSc Forestry - Copperbelt University, 2003
• •PG Cert Public Policy, Leadership & Governance - AU/OSISA, 2013
• •PG Cert Teaching Methodologies - TEVETA
• •Certificate Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - ITC-ILO Turin, Italy, 2022
• •Certificate China-Africa Legal Professionals Exchange Program, 2021
• •Advocate, High Court for Zambia

Key Experience

• •Chief Legal Advisor & Law Lecturer - Mulungushi University (Sept 2018 - present)
• •Managing Partner - Kabesha Mulilo & Company (Dec 2022 - present)
• •Board Member on Legal Matters - Zambian Alliance for Tobacco Control (2022 - present)
• •Member, Procurement and Tender Committee - Mulungushi University (2021 - present)
• •Ex-Official Member, Council and Senate - Mulungushi University (2018 - present)
• •Honourable Adjudicator/Member - Local Government Elections Tribunal (2016 - present)
• •Director of Legal Services & Board Secretary - Times of Zambia (Feb 2015 - Feb 2018)
• •Senior Manager Legal & Policy - USAID SHARe II Project (2010 - 2014)
• •Chairperson, Student Malpractices Disciplinary Tribunal - Mulungushi University (2018 - 2022)
• •Board Secretary - Times of Zambia Newspapers Ltd (2015 - 2018)

Specialization

International and Domestic Labour Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Advisory, Land Law, Policy Development, Board Governance, Maritime Labour Law

Professional Memberships

• • Full Member - African Labour Law Society (2019 - present)
• • Full Member/Advocate - Law Association of Zambia (2008 - present)
• • Member and Coordinator - University of Western Cape Street Law Project (2009 - present)

Qualifications

• •Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) specialised in Industrial Relations
• •Court Annexed Mediation Certificate - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Key Experience

• •Over 10 years in Banking Sector (Barclays Bank Zambia Plc)
• •National Executive Committee Member - ZUFIAW (Zambia Union of Financial and Allied Workers)
• •Fellowship at 2017 ILERA European Regional Congress in Milan, Italy
• •Currently teaching at University of Zambia, Unicaf University Zambia, and NIPA
• •Program Leader for MBA Management and BBA Courses at Unicaf University Zambia

Specialization

Industrial Relations, Trade Unionism, Banking Operations, HR Management, Customer Service, Stakeholder Relations

Qualifications

• •Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology - University of Zambia
• •PhD scholarship from University of Rochester Medical Centre, USA (2017)

Key Experience

• •Full-time Lecturer - Unicaf University Zambia
• •PhD Representative - UNZAPOGRASA (University of Zambia Postgraduate Student Association)
• •Consultant and expert of cognitive assessment instruments
• •Worked with Child Psychologists and Neurologists on HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders project

Specialization

Educational Psychology, Research Methodology, Special Education Needs, Child Neuropsychology, Cognitive Assessment

Qualifications

• •Master's Degree, Peace and Conflict Studies - Copperbelt University
• •Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - University of Zambia
• •Certificate in Project Management - Cavendish University
• •Advanced Practical Prosecutors Course
• •Arbitration Course Certificate

Key Experience

• •Director Technical Services - Zambia Correctional Service
• •Director Legal Services - Zambia Correctional Service
• •Regional Commanding Officer - Muchinga Region
• •Part-Time Lecturer - Mulungushi University and Chalimbana University

Specialization

Correctional Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Project Management, Legal Services

Qualifications

• •MSC, Human Resource Management and Development - University of Salford, UK
• •Change Management - Maastricht University, Holland
• •BA, Human Resource Management - Copperbelt University
• •Diploma, Advanced Telemedicine and Distance Learning
• •Certificate, Management of Change for Organization Transition

Key Experience

• •Senior Manager Human Resource Distribution and Customer Services - ZESCO
• •Human Resources Business Partner - Kansanshi Mine, Solwezi
• •Senior Human Resource Executive - Ecobank, Lusaka
• •Senior Human Resource Officer - ZAMTEL, Kitwe

Specialization

HRM and Development, Change Management, Business Partnering, Customer Services

Qualifications

• •Masters in Marketing - AIU Atlantic International University, USA
• •Masters of Business Administration - Mancosa, Southern Africa
• •Professional Diploma in Marketing (CIM), UK
• •Advanced Digital Marketing - International Collaboration (PIC), Israel
• •Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) UK

Key Experience

• •Director of Recruitment - STATMIND INSTITUTE/SWISSCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
• •Country Coordinator - ESAMI (Eastern & Southern African Management Institute)
• •Senior Sales Executive - Times of Zambia

Specialization

Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Recruitment, Digital Marketing, Supply Chain

Qualifications

• •Master's degree in Economic Development with a concentration in Social Economy and Labour - ILO Global Labour University
• •MBA - Master of Business Administration
• •Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

Key Experience

• •Director - Labour Institute of Zambia
• •Member - Labour Institute of Zambia (since 2014)
• •Collaborated with World Vision on WASH initiatives in underserved communities
• •Collaborated with SNV on WASH initiatives in underserved communities
• •Collaborated with UNICEF on WASH initiatives in underserved communities
• •Collaborated with GIZ on WASH initiatives in underserved communities
• •Over a decade of experience in the public and development sectors

Specialization

Social and Economic Development, Institutional Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Labour Policy Implementation, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Services

Qualifications

• •Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management - Copperbelt University
• •Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management - Copperbelt University
• •Diploma in Human Resources Management - Cambridge International College
• •Foundation Stage NATECH - Zambia Institute of Business Studies and Industrial Practice

Key Experience

• •Programme Manager - Labour Institute of Zambia, Kabwe
• •Adjunct Management Studies Lecturer - Kwame Nkrumah University, Kabwe
• •Assistant Registrar, Council Office - Mulungushi University
• •Council Secretary (CEO) - Nkeyema District Council, Western Province
• •Chief Human Resource Officer - Luanshya Municipal Council

Specialization

Human Resource Management, Programme Management, Local Government Administration, Training

Qualifications

• •Advocate of the High Court of Zambia
• •Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• •Diploma in Law
• •Master of Laws (LLM) Candidate

Key Experience

• •Legal Officer - EU-Prevent! Sexual and Gender Based Violence Project, WLSA Zambia (Aug 2019 – Present)
• •Project Legal Officer - EU Access to Justice Project, WLSA Zambia (Mar 2018 – Jul 2019)
• •Legal Field Coordinator - USAID Access to Justice Project (Jun 2014 – Dec 2017)
• •Learner Legal Practitioner - Legal Aid Board

Specialization

Gender and Law, Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Access to Justice, Human Rights, Labour Law

Qualifications

• •Master of Arts in Social Economics and Labour (MA) - University of Campinas, Brazil (Global Labour University Program)
• •Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Mulungushi University

Key Experience

• •Research Officer - Labour Institute of Zambia and Midlands Labour Academy Zambia
• •Intern - Maybin and Partners

Specialization

Labour Research, Social Economics, Legal Research

Qualifications

• •Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship - Mulungushi University, Zambia (2016-2020)
• •Secondary School / Full Grade 12 School Certificate - Sopani Oremus Secondary School (2009-2013)
• •ICT Training through ZICTA at Mulungushi International Conference Centre

Key Experience

• •Customer Service Support - MTN Zambia (2022-Present): Address customer needs, manage prepaid client accounts, prepare Mobile Money reconciliation reports, provide sales and digital marketing support
• •Customer Service Agent - Chambeshi Water Supply and Sanitation Company (January 2021 - October 2021): Collected household meter coordinates, facilitated data collection, conducted customer education on prepaid meters
• •Management Accountant Assistant - DPK Chartered Accounting (January 2021 - October 2021): Managed client communications, prepared financial documents including invoices and accounts, assisted with payroll accounting

Specialization

Business Development, Customer Care, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Accounting, Finance Monitoring