Former Chief Justice Ernest Sakala has been appointed Acting Judge to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Namibia.
Namibian President Hage Geingob appointed Justice Sakala to act as a Supreme Court Judge for one year from January 1 to December 31 2021.
This is according to a notice issued by the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission of Namibia Uno Katjipuka, obtained by ZANIS this evening.
Justice Sakala is among three non-resident acting judges along with retired Justice Moses Chinhengo of Zimbabwe and retired Justice Jeremiah Shongwe of South Africa.
Justice Sakala , who has over 35 years of experience in the Judiciary, is primarily expected to “hear the intricate high treason appeal now pending in the Namibian Supreme Court.
Ms Katjipuka stated that other appeals may also be assigned to Justice Sakala and his fellow two non-resident acting judges from Zimbabwe and South Africa.
According to the Judicial Service Commission, the appointments are made to enable the Supreme Court of Namibia to deal expeditiously with its work.
Justice Sakala served as Zambia’s Chief Justice from 2003 to 2011, where Mrs Lombe ChibesaKunda acted from 2012 to 2015 until President Lungu appointed Justice Irene Mambilima.
Justice Sakala has also served on the COMESA Court of Justice during his tenure as Chief Justice.
He joins a list of privileged Zambian judges among them former Chief Justice Annel Silungwe who have served in the Namibian justice system.
Congratulations! It’s really an honour! So Honourable!
Is the report to the President of the two murder cases of innocent citizens coming from the Police themselves? And the offence of the cadre is giving solidarity to his leader?
Apatebeta lesa tapafuka ichushi
Congratulations
This man refused to greet our late president mr micheal sata at the cathedral during the memorial service of our late president patrick mwanawasa saying since when did we qreeted each other and president sata lost a lot of his cases during his tenure as chief justice may the devil follow you in botswana we can never forget you for your misdeeds my prayer is you dont make it even for one year
GOD IS WATCHING AND CANT FORGET
Stephen Chibwe things in PF are not ok, you can’t even read properly.
sorry your devil will get lost.
Justice Sakala is going to Namibia & not Botswana as you have directed your devil?
Stephen Chibwe but it has nothing to do with his appointment. Its high time we stop holding grudges and move on. Let’s just support him , bring him down won’t help
Stephen Chibwe you must also understand that the Late Micheal sata was not an Angel especially when it comes to talking so there could be some words he uttered which did not sit well in the learned judges hearts.
Francis Masuwa and am certain the words had nothing to do with the merits of the cases. PhD syndrome
Stephen Chibwe sir lets be careful what we wish for others they usually come back to us. Good morning and Happy festive season to you
Stephen chibwe is confused at Botswana .kkkkkkkk .
Stephen Chibwe
Sata wasn’t an angel at all, he was full of blander including where Zambia is right now he is the author of it. So Sakala may have his own reasons not to and he is entitled to it.
Now one thing you should learn is first to understand who God is. God will never entertain the devil in you who harbor so hateful heart against his fellow. God is blessing him and the devil wants him down. If you don’t know God, He will keep on blessing and lifting him high in front of your eyes to shame the devil using you until you repent or if you don’t you will die in your sins…
Stephen Chibwe you are right
Emmanuel Sinyinza imagine
Pastern Hakanema point
Francis Masuwa good point
Kindly redirect the devil you have sent to namibia and not botswana. Shame!
It’s good your evil has been Directed to Botswana when him is going to Namibia, efilya balanda ati uwakusamba mwanwa, elo uwakunwa mwasamba.
Stephen Chibwe you are a typical zambian full of PHD. Work hard my friend, enerst has been recognized outside zambia in his old age. The man has a good CV. We zambians should be proud of this achievement by our own.
Wish others well and BLESS them. Merry Christmas
Congratulations
Congratulations to you Justice Enest Sakala and that’s why Namibia is developing at fast late they don’t follow on nationality or tribe like in Zambia. They do fellow what USA does but here in Zambia pointing a foreigner in any position in government it can be world war 3 of social media and where quality is lacking quantity corrupt cadres can’t fit in. God help us
One of the worst judges Zambia has ever produced. Anyway congratulations.
Congratulations
These were men!
Congratulations to him
Congrats
Congratulations justice Sakala
Congratulations
Congratulations
Can a citizen of another country be afforded that opportunity in Zambia?
We had that Malawian judge who presided over judges and dpp case in that sata tribunal
Bupe Mwenya It was Judge Chikopa .
Yes sir. We have had other judges from Zambia in Namibia and Botswana
Even judge Silungwe worked as a judge in some country.
Garbage in garbage out is the scenario
Congratulations
Current judges take a leaf. Dont do wrong things in a bid to protect your jobs. You can still find them even beyond boarders. Dont let anyone destroy your hard earned reputation.
Asa Amisi borders
Nah Sindila Thanks!
Congratulations ?
Raw deal
Namibia you are a disgrace!
Congratulations
Congratulations to the big man
The pain goes straight to the hearts of the learned Namibian judges and lawyers .
Zambians are good at saying congratulations
Imargine if it was here the president appoints a Namibian to be chief justice
The insults , hey what bla bla
We are still colonised bla bla
It’s an insult to the judiciary bla bla
Icalo Ici.
Sorry Namibia we have sent you abanyoli nyoli to preside over your cases .
Kaladi Mc Nkandu u got a legitimate point my brother it’s even pointless to offer such a position to a foreigner nima useless political favors
Kaladi Mc Nkandu I like your line of thinking kanabesa… Same thought I had too.
Chisha Dennis exactly putting on Namibian shoes.
Stan Lee ifintu fimo kanabesa
Kaladi Mc Nkandu tesana…
Kaladi Mc Nkandu You have a point sir my former school mate. But the appointment is Supreme Judge, not Supreme Chief justice
Kaladi Mc Nkandu majority of Zambians take exenophobia for nationalism !
Chisha Dennis you just proved kaladi mc Nkandu right,if ECL did this you would be one the first ones to insult and misquote the constitution.
This is amusing. First of all, it assumes pain for the Namibian. Which really shouldn’t bother you, unless they threaten the life of the Zambian. And then it asks us to feel pain, over something might never allow in the first place. But more importantly, Namibians are Africans just like us. Why should we have a problem with that?
Tamwaba bantu
Nice congratulations Justice Sakala.
Congratulation
When they save in our country we call them names and dont appreciate their service to the nation
Moses Simuchimba very true it’s we hurt whatever is ours
We call them names the moment they decide to act otherwise, they time decide to used against their mandate. Look at ng’andu magande, till to date no one insults him because he is among the few if not the only one with the unshakable moral fibre.
Is this not the man who refused to greet sata
Nalube Budu Kalenge He is
I can’t believe this, I thought they have better people to hold such offices .
In Zambia these are finished goods….
It’s not in question that Justice Ernst Sakala is a brilliant lawyer. Politics have destroyed many people in Zambia, if we can change our governance system many Zambians would be dominant in many spheres of life in the region. I had expected Justice David Lewanika to succeed Justice Matthews Ngulube but it didn’t happen because LPM had his own opinion. There’s still many pending judgements to be written that he left unattended for many years. I hope he’ll do well and leave an indelible mark in Namibia as they’ll be no political interference
Atwalafye umusebenya can you please withdraw this appointment
Namibia why?
But ama zambians naimwe sometimes muli fikopo apapene Pali nefya kulakilapo? Instead of wishing your selves happy Christmas to each other busy ukulaka empty tins????
We wish u all the best…enemies are already in negative thoughts…your good works shall follow u.
In zambia ,a person will be hated for doing the right thing but other countries admire them.congrats
Congratulations
Congratulations to him
Congratulations ba Judge
Congratulations to you sir.
That side he will exceptional. But here he failed to perform properly due to interference and his own cowardice. Congrats old man.
Victor Chansa ikalenifye, in the judiciary only facts work and not opinions or accusations.
Congratulations sir..well deserved
Am sure the current President of Namibia has some issues with their judicial system so am sure he is looking someone like this man to defend him because he is the master ??? What a shame
Congrates
Something is wrong..in Namibia..
There is a problem in Namibia
Congratulations Judge Sakala
The worst judge I have ever seen, congrats
Congratulations
Congratulations big man,may u see the grace of God as u serve in that country
Their constitution allows foreigner’s to be given such positions?
Paul Gondwe Most Africani constitions includin!g Zambia are a mess !
Paul Gondwe it’s because Namibia is a Commonwealth member
Chanda Ch Okay I see
Steven Chirwa for surr
Ernest Sakala is a great man appointed by Mwanawasa
Be Blessed ?? Long Live!
Congratulations
Thats only happens if one did exceptional works. It’s a rare appointment.
Not ukutwala umusebanya uko kufyalo fyabene
Congratulations that’s how, it is if you honest.
Who killed Joseph Kaunda two days ago. So in Zambia the offence of escorting an opposition leader is now death. Even if it is deemed illegal, people should be shot dead as a punishment, and the report must come from the Police themselves who are the assailants? I will talk about the Ernest Sakala appointment later, I just wanted to start with a more important issue of the murder case of innocent citizens
Congratulations on the new appointment. Good bless you
There was also a former Zambian chief justice (Annel Silungwe) who once saved as a supreme Court Justice in Namibia! So we now have two ex Chief justices hired in Nambia.
Congratulations uncle
I’m surprised.
Anyway, it can happen in Namibia or Justice Sakala have duo citizenship.
Congratulations ? Justice Sakala
Congratulations your honour – your own nation has not found a role you can offer based on your impeccable character.
However, currently we are mourning the loss of two innocent Zambians killed by Zambia police force at the orders of Kampyongo, Kanganja and ultimately president Lungu. Hoodwinking Zambians and trivializing the killing of Nsama Nsama and Kaunda will not work. PF regime has killed many innocent Zambians, So we are mourning the death of these two Zambians still in the morgue – our hearts are with their families.
Refusing to greet late Sata was pretty base and mean for an enlightened man such as him.
Meaning he is sold or what
Congrats ??
Congratulations ? honorable Justice Sakala