Elias Munshya
Ambassador Elias Munshya | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner of Zambia to Australia and New Zealand | |
| In office 2023–2025 | |
| High Commissioner of Zambia to Angola | |
| Assumed office 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1978 Chiwempala, Chingola, Zambia |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
Elias Munshya (born 28 September 1978) is a Zambian lawyer, politician and diplomat who serves as Zambia's High Commissioner to Angola.[1][2] He was appointed by President Hakainde Hichilema to the position in October 2025 after previously serving as the High Commissioner for Zambia to Australia and New Zealand.[3][4][5]
Early life
Munshya was born in 1978 in Chiwempala Township in the 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.[6]
Education and career
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 altercation 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.[7][8]
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.[9] In October 2025, he was transferred to Angola.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b zamobserver (2025-10-21). "ZAMBIA'S NEW AMBASSADOR TO ANGOLA DR. ELIAS MUNSHYA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ a b Mulenga, Bumba (2025-11-04). "Zambia reaffirms drive to strengthen trade corridors, boost intra-African trade | Zambia Monitor". Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ 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
- ^ ctvnews.ca | 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