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Over 1,500 court cases were referred to mediation last year as part of efforts to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Zambia.

The cases, drawn from Lusaka, Ndola, Kabwe, and Livingstone, represent a significant increase from the 400 cases referred during Mediation Week in 2024.

Chief Justice Mumba Malila has encouraged courts to spearhead mediation in judicial matters through ADR. In a speech read on his behalf by Abha Patel, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Court Annexed Mediation and Delay Reduction, Dr. Malila emphasized the importance of mediation in reducing case backlogs and enhancing access to justice.

He made the remarks when he officially opened the Advanced Commercial Mediation training for judges, magistrates, judicial officers, and staff in Lusaka today.

Dr. Malila noted that the training follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in March last year between the Judiciary and Pepperdine University.

Meanwhile, Pepperdine University Representative Professor Danny DeWalt commended the Zambian Judiciary for its leadership in promoting ADR both locally and across Africa.
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