Zambia: Ex-Political Prisoner Celebrates Abolition of Death Penalty – Africa Links 24

By A Correspondent

Last Maengahama, a former political prisoner, has hailed the abolition of the death penalty as a significant relief and a monumental step forward for Zimbabwe. In a recent statement, he expressed his heartfelt approval of the government’s decision to end capital punishment.

“This is a huge relief for me personally,” said Maengahama, who was once a councillor for the…