Elias Munshya (born 28 September 1978) is a Zambian lawyer, politician and diplomat who serves as Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand. He was appointed by President Hakainde Hichilema to the position in 2023.[1][2][3]
Ambassador Elias Munshya | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner of Zambia to Australia and New Zealand | |
| In office 2023–2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1978 Chiwempala, Chingola, Zambia |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
Early life edit
Munshya was born in 1978 in Chiwempala Township in a mining town of Chingola. He attended among other schools, Mpezeni Park Primary School and Chipata Konkola Primary School. In 1996, he completed high school at Chingola Secondary School.[4]
Education and career edit
Munshya has a BA in theology degree, a law degree, an MBA and a PhD in political theology. He moved to Canada where he was called to the Alberta Bar on 3 May 2016. Since then, he has practiced in Calgary, Alberta as a civil litigator. In 2018, he represented the family of Bolanle Alo, a Nigerian national who died after an alternacation with Canadian border agents on a plane at Calgary International Airport. At the time of his death, Alo was being deported from Canada to Nigeria. Munshya is a Vice chair of the Personal Injury section of the Canadian Bar Association and board member of the Alberta Civil Trial Association. He holds 8 qualifications from different institutions. [5][6]
In 2022, he was appointed by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to serve as Zambia's envoy to Australia and New Zealand. On his credence presentation, he wore a traditional attire, which earned him praise from Africans for culture in practice[7]
References edit
- ^ https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/04/20/zambias-high-commissioner-elias-munshya-presents-credentials-to-new-zealand/ Elias Munshya presents credential
- ^ https://nkwazimagazine.com/interactive/dr-elias-munshya-from-chiwempala-to-the-world/ From Chiwempala to the world
- ^ https://www.tuko.co.ke/people/477228-zambian-high-commissioner-australia-praised-presentating-credentials-wearing-elegant-traditional-attire/ Zambian High Commissioner to Australia Praised Presentating credential wearing traditional attire
- ^ https://zambianobserver.com/who-is-dr-elias-munshya/ Who is Dr. Elias Munshya
- ^ https://diggers.news/local/2021/08/30/well-have-serious-problems-without-strong-opposition-munshya/ We will have problems without strong opposition
- ^ https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/family-of-nigerian-man-appealing-for-answers-and-clarity-after-he-died-while-in-cbsa-custody-1.4070987 | Family of Nigerian Man appealing for answers - CTV
- ^ https://clubofmozambique.com/news/zambian-envoy-earns-praise-for-skirt-costume-226437/ Zambian Envoy earns praise - Club of Mozambique