LAZ honours John Sangwa with Lifetime Excellence Award

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has honoured renowned constitutional lawyer John Sangwa with the prestigious President’s Lifetime Excellence Achievement Award.

Mr Sangwa, a University of Zambia-trained lawyer, received the award at the LAZ Annual General Meeting and Conference being held in the tourist capital, Livingstone.

The Simeza Sangwa and Associates partner and State Counsel was among other distinguished lawyers who were honoured, including former LAZ President Linda Kasonde.

LAZ congratulated the award recipients on its Facebook page:

“Celebrating Excellence in the Legal Profession! Congratulations to State Counsel John Sangwa on receiving the prestigious President’s Lifetime Excellence Achievement Award.

We also extend heartfelt congratulations to former LAZ President Ms. Linda Kasonde, Mr. Samson Lee Chisulo, SC, Mr. Silas Mambwe (former LPC Member), and Mr. Vincent K. Mwewa for being honoured with the President’s Leadership Excellence Award.

In addition, Mr. Chanda Chungu of the University of Zambia was recognized as Pro Bono Counsel of the Year.

These awards were presented today, 23rd April 2025, during the official opening of the Law Conference in Livingstone.