President Hakainde Hichilema has called for the integration of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) into Zambia’s judicial system to expedite the resolution of cases and address the backlog in the courts.
Speaking at State House during a courtesy call from Uganda’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, President Hichilema highlighted the importance of ADR in promoting efficiency, accessibility, and harmony in the justice system. The Ugandan Chief Justice was accompanied by Zambia’s Chief Justice, Mumba Malila, during the visit.
“ADR empowers citizens by giving them greater control over how disputes are resolved,” President Hichilema said. He also tasked Chief Justice Malila with ensuring ADR is fully integrated into the country’s judicial processes.
The President noted that ADR has proven effective in resolving complex disputes, including those involving investors and the government, such as the impasse over Konkola Copper Mines. He emphasized that such mechanisms can unlock economic potential by facilitating quick resolutions.
Justice Owiny-Dollo, a prominent advocate for ADR, shared insights from Uganda’s judiciary, where ADR has significantly improved case disposal rates. He noted that over 90% of cases in the United States are resolved through ADR, highlighting its global relevance and success.
Justice Malila, echoing his Ugandan counterpart, described ADR as a tool that promotes harmony and fosters win-win outcomes for disputing parties. He added that this approach reduces the strain on courts while enhancing societal cohesion.
President Hichilema expressed gratitude to His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda, for facilitating Justice Owiny-Dollo’s visit, which served as an opportunity to exchange valuable experiences and strengthen judicial cooperation between the two nations.
The meeting underscores Zambia’s commitment to modernizing its judicial system by embracing innovative approaches that prioritize efficiency and fairness.
What he’s saying is that a good donation to campaign funds helped solve the dispute between Vedanta and the UPND government but increased the conflict with the people it governs. It’s only those that have directly benefitted from the deal that appreciate the so called alternative dispute resolution. Just like the Faith Musonda K65M that wasn’t deposited into the government control account. She’s not in prison and the money isn’t in the treasury
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I hope the ADR will not be abused with questionable and politically motivated settlements!
He’s mocking….. that’s all I can say.
Its common amongst all poltical leaders and mp”s
they all talk the talk but none walk the walk
And i am disgusted by the advantage taken to vye favour by all politicans at the recent singers funeral
I must admit I was one of the people HH convinced he was a better option. That compared to Lungu remains true, but whether he was the RIGHT option has now abundantly become clear, NO! The government’s maddening lack of strategy and zero sense of urgency to the electricity crisis that has engulfed the country is but tantamount to blasphemous negligence! It is criminal. As though this was not enough, all this nonsensical globetrotting and pomposity trying to pretend he is the only clever one in Zambia who has the right answers to our problems, when he has none, is very irritating! Just who the hell does he think he is? It’s a given Lungu cannot come back and I fully agree with the Court he is ineligible to run again, but HH must also bugger-off! Azwe fateni unani mishapu ya bukuba ahulu.
We voted for an incompetent politician and we will pay for it
Definitely Lungu should not be allowed back. I’m confident before the general elections one will rise to be the proper replacement to our intelligent person. The current situation is not confusion. It’s deliberate because once such a person is revealed now, Upnd will work around the clock to destroy that person.
provide more jobs oppotunities for poor.
He is not poor. He doesn’t know what your talking about
Do we have to look at this post for more days LT
Wake up and move with the times
It’s becoming BORING