How Zimbabwe reached the point of abolishing the death penalty

The Conversation Weekly podcast begins with a request for donations to support their mission of providing research-based news and analysis to strengthen democracy. The episode then transitions to Zimbabwe's recent abolition of the death penalty. Host Gemma Ware speaks with Kaguri Gachechi, Peace and Security Editor for East Africa, and researchers Carolyn Hoyle and Parvais Jabbar, who provide historical context, discuss public opinion, and explore the implications of this decision for Zimbabwe and the broader African continent, including the trend towards abolition and the influence of colonial-era laws. The discussion covers the views of Zimbabweans towards the death penalty, the role of political leadership, and the potential for further human rights improvements.