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Niza Lebo Phiri Dear Rookie Advocate, “The work before the work.” – Parker J. Palmer Parker J. Palmer is an American author, educator, and activist. Over the past year, his words have become a constant reminder that before I can do any meaningful work, there’s personal work I must submit myself to first and I […]

Dear Rookie Advocate, I wrote this post with a specific objective in mind: to inspire action in the areas of social justice, digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability. While this may differ from what you are accustomed to reading here, I hope to provide a clear and concise summary that prompts further action. Let’s begin by

Dear Rookie Advocate, As you’ve obviously come to learn, the study and practice of Law, requires that you have a firm (or somewhat firm) grasp of the regulatory changes happening around you. This is true regardless of what field or sector you are in, whether in public, private or corporate practice. It goes without saying

Dear Rookie Advocate, It’s that wonderful time of year when the holidays approach and the Scholarship Boards begin to look mighty attractive. On the road to applying for further study, there arises the question: WHAT MAKES A WINNING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION?  This is a deeply personal and at times technical question to answer. On the personal

  When I was at the Bar, I enjoyed the practice and endeavoured to represent my clients to the best of my ability. Having crossed over to the Bench has me noticing all the things young lawyers especially, do wrong in their advocacy and I would like to share some of these to hopefully, improve

Dear Rookie Advocate, In my Chambers (legal parlance for office) I have draped one of my favourite pictures of all times. It’s a picture of my late father, Adada Mkhondo Danwood Lungu- former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Zambia, with the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela- the first black Head of

Having just ended Women’s month, we decided to shine the spotlight on one of our inspirations here at Dear Rookie Advocate; Mrs. Maggie Kaunda. A true example of achieving purpose with focus and determination. Maggie Kaunda is the Deputy Managing Director of the Zambia Airports Corporation Limited, currently acting as Managing Director. She serves as the

He has held numerous positions of leadership; from House Captain and Vice Head-boy in High School, to his proudest professional achievement yet, becoming Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President. Yet, despite all this evidence of leadership, the confidence that would walk up to various podia and give speeches we all loved to listen to (despite

Dear Rookie Advocate,  Having just ended Black History month and starting International Women’s month, we thought now is a good time to shine our Rock-Star torch. The name Florence Mumba is such a common combination of names here in Zambia. I was surprised at how many different Florence Mumbas pop up in a google search.