President Mwanawasa has commuted to life imprisonment the death sentences of 97 prisoners who were on death row.
And President Mwanawasa has also released 823Â prisoners serving various sentences for various offences across the country.
The prisoners are being released on condition that they do not commit similar
offences during the period up to the respective dates when they would have completed
serving their sentences.
If they should so commit any such offence, then they shall in addition to the
sentence imposed for such offence serve the sentence which is unexpired on the date
of the order of release.
This is according to a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today signed by
President Mwanawasa’s Special Assistant for Legal Affiars Darlington Mwape.
President Mwanawasa said in the statement that he had been concerned about the
congestion and the bad state of detention facilities in the country.
He said his government was actively considering ways of making conditions of
detention in prisons humane and bearable.
Mr Mwanawasa added that the commutation was without prejudice to the right of the
prisoners to appeal for further clemency.
The President further said government will continue reviewing cases with the view
of recommending them for presidential pardon as a way decongesting detention
facilities in the country.
President Mwanawasa recently asked the Zambia Prison Authorities for a list of
prisoners that he would consider for pardon in line with the provisions of the
republican constitution.
BRAVO. MAYENDELE MU ZAMBIA AT LONG LAST
Nalifwa kale
Nalifwa kale. Whose tax payer gonna pay for those bustards in cells? Let them follow me by hunging until pronounced dead.
Too late.
I used to steal using James Hardley Chase novels. KK banned them and I was shot in the head.
Ala twacula nomba kuma call out. Katwishi nga abana bakapala ine. One looks like ba neighbour and the other one like the so called uncle.
I will be back and now there is hope of releasing me for campaign before 2011 as MMD snapper.
I will be back and now there is hope of releasing me for campaign before 2011 as MMD snipper.
I hope Captain Steven Lungu (Solo) is not among those to be hanged. His actions were justified. He wanted thieves to leave office with their stinking govt. By the way I’ve the recordings for Solo. I wonder why he’s still in prison up to now. The man was against the corrupt stinking govt of FTJ. Oh! I can still smell it. I hate it.
Gluco
Are you also sakalanyongo? This is a forum for sakala-nyongo.
Am not sure I appreciate the thinking behind these pardons….murderers and hard core aggravated robbers pardoned while those that stole, a bag of mealie meal, a bicycle, K2m, those accused of “stealing” $400,000 still languishing in prison or being persecuted on their “death” beds….or indeed why not pardon Capt Solo and others?
Never Spoiler Kapenda was my real uncle. MHSRIP.
Sakala! I’m not sakalanyongo or a thug. I hate thieves actually. I am just trying to be an advocate for Solo. The other views are disgusting. I can smell thugs.
Mr. Chuchu, I support Gluco #9 let Solo out of prison. He is a hero of this country. A brave man! He really wanted to save you and me. Ala imwe taata tamwaba brave eco mwabutukile napali bu veep. that is what you told the nation. I know you think that he can do the same to you, capital ‘NO.’ please you have his life in your hands, do something. If I were in your office, I would have done that the day you lifted Chiluba’s immunity. We all love our mother Zambia.
My concern was for the blind, the disabled, the dumb, the needy and the poor who I saw going to destruction by the hand of a wicked and insensitive president,” he told the court.
“As a soldier it was my duty to protect my fellow citizens from the autocratic and cruel government of Chiluba
Some Zambian people agree with Captain Solo’s claims that his actions, although illegal, have been vindicated by the recent unearthing of massive corruption alleged to have been committed by the previous Chiluba regime.
#15 Easy! Having lived in those days of FTJ in Zed. On Oct 1997, came a messiah to redeem us from the sinful and blasphemous regime. He may have not been the messiah though. He came with the message we all desired to hear. FTJ’s govt was filth and smelling of corruption. Solo should be pardoned.
Ba Easy:- Where is BA Joze and the rest of the crew???
#17 Ba Jose is not a simple man as you think he has been very busy in Kabwe organising that meeting Kuku went to attend at Elephants hotel in Kabwe. He needs some rest he will be back tomorrow. 16# Gluco I respect the rule of law I cant comment because I have seen not the list of those who are pardoned.
Ba Easy:- Thanks for the information. I now why BA Joze and Kuku get along together I’m sure they are planning something….I was trying BA Jozes mobile its off, Kukus e-mail is also bouncing I wonmder what they are up to?
mmmmmmmhhh The Blog has been invaded!!
The Blog has been invaded!!
Gluco corruption is still going on at a rampant pace in many govt institutions but there is total selectiveness of arrests by Levys’ govt law enforcement machinary, eg Chitoba, Mabenga, Koyi, Kalumba are still untouchable because they are closer to Levy or tribal mates.Some are used as lamb of sacrifice in the name of fightcorruption, Rev Nyorongo, director of land sichone,ect. The magnitude of you guys who are learnt can read, listen and judge whether the zero tolerance on corruption is there? Gluco don’t just condemn FTJ you dont know how corrupt Levy is till after he leaves office that is the time we will know the truth because those surrounding him will be no longer answeerable to him and they will feel it is time to say the truth to protect their interests.When one finger is oiled the all fingers will be oiled. So open up your eyes and ears. pipo who commit simple cases in many cases can do community work with supervision by local govt and not sending them into prisons.
The principle behind LPM fulfilling his prerogative is good except that there`s no system in place to intergrate the ex offenders back into our society.The problem is that with the high unemployment levels in Zambia it would be absolutely difficult for such individuals to stay away from crime because of the simple fact that they need something to do in order to survive.In developed nations such as the USA,they refer to prisons as Correctional Facilities.The whole purpose is that when a person committs an offence there`s a system in place that helps such individuals to reform and become of value to society.When they are released back into society,they make use of the skills they learnt while in these facilities and easily get employed because jobs are readily available.
Chapi what diffrence do those facilities make in the U.S, not to say your argument is useless but dude common you and i know that most robbers even in the U.S a repeat offenders.Its as hard for any convict any where in the world to fit in after prison unless they themselves are working on bettering they selves, in most case it does not work that way.
meant are repeat offenders( on line two)
Mbozi! I do agree with you that LPM fight against corruption is selective. Some are untouchable like Chitoba. Some are scapegoats like Rev Nyirongo. As you said, you never know LPM cases after leaves office. As for FTJ, even a child could see that something was wrong in State House. He demeaned the presidency. Vendors desk in state house.
ooha ci Pragmatist so u are related to a spoiler, murder, no under u stink like shit on this blog.
#24 HEY.Young man,do not just make a career in shooting down progressive intiatives without even offering any solutions to the existing problems.Do you really think that these prisons in their current state are functioning to expectations?Prisons are so overcrowded that sleeping on a bed is such a luxury,prisoners spend their nights standing and just leaning against each other while some haven`t even had their day in court but have been locked up for years.I gave an example about the USA and their correctional facilities.In any system,it would be folly expecting 100% success rate when you`re dealing with a diverse group of individuals.I am sure you wouldn`t deny that the percentage of repeat offenders in Zambia is far higher than that of the USA based on the reasons I stated in #23.
#27 Anonymous
ass hole !!!
F*** u stinking Pragmatist.
Anonymous (27),
Cursed is the day you were born, and the day your hour will be handled.
Cursed are those who insult the innocent and free minded for their values and principles that reject blind peer pressure when in the absence of facts.Blessed and abundance are the provisions of the innocent hated for their principles.blessed are their increase, families and decisions ever green.
fellow contributors, it is hard enough integrating people with clean records….what more ex-cons ??!!
Once you are an ex-con in Zambia your life is over.How did society expect “Spoiler” to survive on the outside?It is no wonder his only way out was to return to what he did best.Spoiler is a high profile example of how hopeless the situation can be for ex-cons.Pragmatist, forgive Anonymous he seems to forget the pain of losing a relative.
# 29 Pragmatist
I have withdrawn all the respect I had for you. Be like Kayata who never insult pipo even if he’s insulted.Pragmatist, am really dissapointed. The Original Pundit,lets face it,Pragmatist has made a mistake and need to be advised.
Gentlmen have you seen what Sata has said in the post over Zimbabwe? There is a shona saying which goes like this if you neighbours house is burning and you not helping to put the fire off yours will burn too. Now you see my stane and stand on Zimbabwe. Iam not favouring a solution from outside africa because it makes us go backwards. M´kulupe say something about the neighbours BBC will run a comentarily on Zimbabwean crisis starting the 13 august 2007 listen to this. Those Zimbabwean who are selling their countries to are traitors and the guilty of treason. However Mugabe should stop humilation of Zimbabweans.
Ba Kabaso,
Condoning impersonation, insults and hate mongering is the beginning of the end to many blogs. It could come with legal and vicious implications which you could find yourself unnecessary webbed in by virtue of your moderation rights. I have said it again…you are losing this potential newly launched blog barely being discovered. I have looked at the following ID forgeries and the blog traffic; you are losing this blog to perverts with nothing to offer. For over 30 hours nothing has come out of Pragmatist’s IP location year look at the IPs impersonating him with trash:
Post # 29, 12, 27 & 34
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# Ba retairee, what nonsense is that?
That is activity data for this blog useful for moderation purposes if detailed further. It is not for laymen or impersonators to decipher.
#24,25 wellcome to this blog. Lets agree, stick to small letter ‘h’ for your name and will use capital ‘H’. that way we will be distinct as 2 pipo, sorry is it popi?
PERSONAL TO THE LT ADMIN STAFF
For not heeding to the counsel of the wise and the experienced, you have indeed killed this medium of open discussions. It had the potential and value, but your passive leadership has evidently initiated some fierce acts leaving the privacy of debaters compromised. Impersonations, insults on debater, public officials and such illegal acts void of tolerance have been increasing condoned in your eyes. Now it’s no secret that the LT server data base has been compromised beyond exception. The million dollar question is; why Zambian blogs don’t serve the purpose long enough with decency, tolerance and responsibility? Think Tank and Zambia Online forums died the same way LT is sinking right in the face of all the free advice you have received. Shame to us all for the inaction!
Ba Kabaso,
Its me again with my support for LT Condoning impersonation, insults and hate mongering is the beginning of the end to many blogs. It could come with legal and vicious implications which you could find yourself unnecessary webbed in by virtue of your moderation rights. I have said it again…you are losing this potential newly launched blog barely being discovered. I have looked at the following ID forgeries and the blog traffic; you are losing this blog to perverts with nothing to offer. For over 30 hours nothing has come out of Pragmatist’s IP location yet look at the IPs impersonating him with trash under many topics such as “President Mwanawasa commutes death sentences for 97 prisonersâ€
Post # 29, 12, 27 & 34
I dont understand a word, what is commute? dangerous criminals have been let off on loose? rapists, murderes, armed robbers etc., I need extra locks yet I can’t afford one. JUSTICE? I am so bitter and angry because I have lost friends/relatives through murderes and rapists. God forgive me for my not understanding this. PARDON?
#43 Pamela who told you that the president has pardon murders? to commute is to change or enforce a something in this case dangerous criminals have given life imprisonment instead of death sentences. I think you are christian and you dont want to go tat for tat.