HARARE — The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has started releasing 4,305 inmates under General Notice 99 of 2026, gazetted as Clemency Order Number 1 of 2026, the Justice Ministry announced on Monday. The executive measure, authorised by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, takes effect from 2 March 2026 and is intended to ease overcrowding while prioritising rehabilitation and public safety.
