In a significant move, Zimbabwe's Senate has passed a bill to abolish the death penalty, marking a crucial step towards eliminating a law that has not been enforced in the country for nearly two decades. The bill, which was approved by senators, is now awaiting the president's signature to become law.
Zimbabwe currently employs hanging as a method of execution, with the last known execution taking place in 2005. The scarcity of individuals willing to undertake the role of state executioner has contributed to the lack of executions in recent years.
