Arrival of Delegates
LAW2025 Golf Tournament
Sponsored by AMW & Co. Legal Practitioners
Networking Refreshments and Canapés
Registration
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Remarks
Ms Nakasamba Banda-Chanda, Chairperson, Ciarb Zambia Branch
Keynote Address
Prof Dr Mohammed Abdel Wahab, President of Ciarb Global
Photo Session
Break
Showcase:
Exploring New Frontiers in Arbitration: Arbitration in the SADC region and Zambia in Particular
Presenters:
Hon Dr Mumba Malila, SC, Chief Justice of Zambia
Hon Princess Kasune, Minister of Justice of Zambia
Mr Mulilo Kabesha, SC, Attorney General of Zambia
Mr Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, Attorney General of Malawi
Hon Madam Justice Ruth Chibabuka, Chairperson of the Zambia Law Development Commission
Dr Chabuka Kawesha, LIAC Chairperson
Dr Chikwendu Madumere, CIARB Africa Trustee
Moderator:
Ms Nakasamba Banda-Chanda, Chairperson, Ciarb Zambia Branch
Panel Discussion:
Positioning Africa in International Arbitration: The proliferation and synergies between arbitral institutions
Speakers:
Victor Mugabe, Kigali International Arbitration Centre
Jacqueline Waihenya FCIArb, CIArb, Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration
Mr Stanley Nyamanhindi, SADC Lawyers Association
Mr James Banda, FCIArb, Lusaka International Arbitration Centre
Moderator:
Ms Kadidja Sidibé MCIArb, Deputy Secretary General, LIAC
Lunch
Panel Discussion:
Economic Growth through ADR in Emerging Markets
Speakers:
Hon Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce of Zambia
Mr Ben Sanderson FCIArb, Sanderson Arbitration
Eng. Misheck Daka, FCIArb, Zulu Burrows
Mr Mulenga Chiteba, Mulenga Mundashi Legal Practitoners
Moderator:
Mr. Mulopa Ndalameta, FCIArb, May & Co
Topic Highlight:
Understanding Data Privacy and ADR
Particia Nyati, Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Break
Panel Discussion:
Energy PPPs: Opportunities and Challenges for ADR
Speakers:
Mrs Julia Chaila, Copperbelt Energy Corporation
Ms Mercy Okiro FCIArb, National Construction Authority Board, Kenya
Ms Zelda Hunter, White & Case, Switzerland
Prof Kariuki Muigua, C.Arb, Kenya
Mr Kaumbu Mwondela FCIArb, Kaumbu Mwondela Legal Practitioners
Moderator:
Ms Valerie Kawangu, FCIArb
Welcome Cocktail
LAW2025 Wellness Session (Yoga in the Garden)
Stream A
Panel Discussion:
Unravelling the complexities in financial and banking disputes: ADR to the Rescue!
Speakers:
Dr Patrick Matibini FCIArb
Mr Mwila Pascal Mwenya, MCIArb, Stanbic Bank
Judge William Mweemba, FCIArb
Moderator:
Ms Mary Mutupa, MCIArb, iSettle Management
Stream B
Panel Discussion:
The Emergence of Construction Adjudication in Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Winners, Losers and Success Stories from Africa and beyond
Speakers:
Charles Gavamukulya MCIArb, CG Engineering Consults, Uganda
Ramasubramanian Ammamuthu, Adroit Claims, India
Charles Mhone MCIArb, Maxson Arnold & Associates, Malawi
Bwalya Lumbwe FCIArb, Incipio Construction Auditing, Zambia
Moderator:
Muleba Chitupila FCIArb, Gill & Seph Advocates
Stream A
Panel Discussion:
The Role of the Court in ADR -Interim Measures and Enforcement of Arbitration Awards
Hon Mr Justice C. Kajimanga C.Arb
Hon Mr Justice K Chenda
Hon Mrs Justice K E Mwenda-Zimba, FCIArb
Moderator:
Mr Paulman Chungu, FCIArb, Ranchod Chungu Advocates
Stream B
Panel Discussion:
Greener Dispute Resolution: Technology and Arbitration
Speakers:
Mr Ben Sanderson FCIArb, Sanderson Arbitration, UK and Spain
Mr John Kawana MCIArb, Bowmans B&M Legal
Ms Samantha Athena Masengeli MCIArb, NML Advocates, Kenya
Ms Nchimunya Malilwe MCiarb, ZAMSA
Moderator:
Ms Kate Nalondwa MCIArb, AMW Legal Practitioners
Break
Stream A
Panel Discussion:
Inside the Mind of In-House Counsel: Strategic ADR Approaches for Resolving Cross-Border Disputes
Speakers:
Mr Kudakwashe Chitanga, First Quantum Minerals
Isaac Bizumuremyi, Lex Chambers, Rwanda
Moderator:
Gertrude Musyani
Stream B
Panel Discussion:
The Role of the State as Regulator and Interested Party - Successful project delivery in a booming market
Speakers:
Marshall Muchende SC, Solicitor General
Thierry Ngonga ArbP, Legal Line Partners
Jacqueline Waihenya FCIArb, CIArb Kenya
Moderator:
Lungisani Zulu FCIArb, ICSID Member, Equitas Legal Practitioners
Stream A
Panel Discussion:
Role of Academia in shining the spotlight on ADR
Speakers:
Ms Lauraine Darkwah MCIArb, Ghartey & Ghartey, Ghana
Mr Mabvuto Sakala FCIArb, Bowmans B&M Legal
Mr Patson Arinaitwe, FCIArb, Signum Advocates, Uganda
Moderator:
Mr Tawila Anamela ACIArb, ZCAS University
Stream B
Panel Discussion:
Creating an effective Mediation Eco system
Speakers:
Hon Mrs Justice Abha Patel SC
Mr Stephen Lungu SC, Shamwana & Co
Moderator:
Ms Lois Sikwenda, Valerie & Partners
Lunch
Debate:
Topic:
Africa is a safe seat for arbitration - Myth or Reality?
For: Joy Mutemi, TM Legal
Against: TBC
Panel Discussion:
Topic:
Ombudsman and the use of ADR
Speakers:
Dr. Florbela Rocha Araújo, AOMA President and Ombudsman of Angola
Mrs Caroline CZ Sokoni, AOMA Secretary General, and Ombudsman of Zambia
Major General (Rtd) Oswald Dhevaraj Reddy, Police Ombudsman, South Africa
Mr. Ebrima KS Dampha, Deputy Ombudsman, Gambia
Moderator:
Hon Madam Justice Florence Mumba
Break
Panel Discussion powered by Women in ADR:
Diversity and inclusion in ADR: Recognising women’s contributions and inspiring the next generation
Speakers:
Ms Mercy Okiro FCIArb, National Construction Authority Board, Kenya
Ms Madeline Kimei, Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators, iResolve, Tanzania
Ms Mary Mutupa, iSettle Management
Moderators:
Ms Luchinde T. Chilinda, CIArb Zambia
Ms Chisha Mwambazi, Ciarb Zambia
Panel Discussion:
FIDIC in Focus - Key Dispute Resolution Considerations in Construction Projects and Arbitrations
Eng Misheck Daka, Project Director, Zulu Barrow Limited / DRBF Representative for Zambia
Eng Tom Kapapa, Partner & Head of Operations, Qatar, HKA.
Mr George Vlavianos, Partner, DLA Piper
Mr Mapanza Nkwilimba, Legal Director, DLA Piper
Moderator:
Chiko Chuula, Senior Partner, Chibesakunda & Co
John Ngisi, Partner, Chibesakunda & Co
Registration
YMG Moot:
Moot Arbitration
(Path to the Deakin Law School Arbitration Moot)
Networking: YMG /Senior Arbitrators Mentor/Mentee Tea Mixer
1st Shuttle to LIAC: Centre Visit and Tour
1st Shuttle to Supreme Court: Judiciary Visit and Tour
2nd Shuttle to LIAC: Centre Visit and Tour
2nd Shuttle to Supreme Court: Judiciary Visit and Tour
Lusaka Arbitration Week Gala Dinner and ADR Awards (YMG Moot Results Announcement)