In celebration of Zambia’s 60th Independence Day, President Hakainde Hichilema pardoned 859 prisoners as part of the national commemoration. This act of clemency included 840 ordinary inmates, nine elderly individuals, seven women with children, and three foreign nationals. Of those pardoned, 808 were men and 51 were women, according to Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu.
The president also honored Zambia’s liberation icon, Kenneth Kaunda, by laying wreaths at his grave, as well as at the Freedom Statue in Lusaka, in memory of the nation’s fallen heroes. Additionally, Hichilema attended a ceremony recognizing individuals for their sacrifices to the country.
Earlier, Hichilema marked the occasion on Facebook, reflecting on the nation’s journey since gaining independence from British rule in 1964. He called on Zambians to tackle national challenges, including climate change, poverty, and corruption, as they look toward the future with hope.
