President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted full remission of remaining sentences to all qualifying female and juvenile inmates, the Government Gazette announced on Friday.
Under Presidential Clemency Order No. 1 of 2026, female prisoners who have served at least one-third of their sentences, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, treason, rape, armed robbery, and carjacking, will be released.
Juveniles under 18 are also eligible, with age verified by birth certificates or dental assessments.
Secretary for Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Vimbai Nyemba said:
“A full remission of the remaining period of imprisonment is hereby granted to all convicted female inmates, save for those convicted of specified offences.”
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The clemency also covers inmates serving sentences of up to 48 months, terminally ill prisoners, those over 60, visually impaired or physically challenged inmates, and life-sentence prisoners who have served at least 20 years.
Exclusions include inmates previously released on amnesty, Court Martial sentences, escapees, and offenders convicted under certain statutes.
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service will now begin processing eligible inmates, coordinating with the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to ensure continuity of care after release.
