 And to other parts of Africa, a total of 4,270 inmates would be let out of Zimbabwe's prison over the weekend and this is due to a pardon from the President. The presidential amnesty comes ahead of the general election sometime this year. The amnesty was granted to various categories of prisoners including those who were terminally ill and those who have served at least three quarters of the sentence or one thent of over and over the age of 60. Violent criminals as well as those serving time for robbery, treason and public order and security offences were excluded. The former prisoners will be able to vote in the presidential and legislative elections that are to be held in August although no date has been announced yet. So you get notified about fresh news updates.