WIRE — President Hakainde Hichilema has exercised his prerogative of mercy on 1,505 inmates in commemoration of the Africa Freedom day which falls tomorrow. Of the number, 708 inmates have been released, while 797 inmates have had their sentences commuted to terminable sentences. This is in accordance with Article 97 of the Constitution which provides for Presidential
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