Zimbabwe's Senate has taken a significant step toward abolishing the death penalty, approving a bill that could end the practice in the country.

The law, which has not been enforced for nearly two decades, now awaits the president's signature to take effect. According to a statement from Parliament on Thursday, senators passed the bill late Wednesday, marking a key development in the nation's justice reforms.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zimbabwean Human Rights lawyer, Kuzivakwashe Ngodza.