Several reasons exist for choosing mediation over other channels of dispute resolution:

• Parties to a dispute may choose mediation as a less expensive route to follow for dispute resolution. While a mediator may charge a fee, comparable to that of an attorney, the mediation process generally takes much less time

Mediation in Zambia was introduced in 2000 after a Zambian delegation consisting of late Supreme Court Judge Peter Chitengi, Supreme Court Judge Phillip Musonda (then Chief Administrator of the Judiciary), High Court Judge Nigel Mutuna (then Secretary of The Law Association of Zambia-LAZ) were invited to Washington.D.C.