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Topic : Prison

Rehabilitating prisoners on climate change issues vital

Ex-inmates need enough time to repair their psycho-social harm while interacting with nature regenerative projects.

By Peter Makwanya Oct. 21, 2024

Rehabilitating prisoners on climate change issues vital

Inmates ready for Online Intercontinental Chess Champs

Preparations are in full swing ahead of the Online Intercontinental Chess Championships for Prisoners, scheduled for October 8 to 11, 2024.

By Staff Reporter Oct. 3, 2024

Inmates ready for Online Intercontinental Chess Champs

Namibia, ZPCS strengthen bilateral co-operation

Among the delegation is also Commissioner Ankur Kathuria, head of the ICT directorate, who plays a key role in the implementation of Namibia's offender management system.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Sep. 30, 2024

Namibia, ZPCS strengthen bilateral co-operation

ZimStat reveals prison population

According to ZimStat, of the 20 347 male prisoners, 15 673 (77,0%) are sentenced and 4 674 (23,0%) are unsentenced.

By Priveledge Gumbodete and Lorraine Muromo Sep. 27, 2024

Youths dominate admissions in Zim’s prisons: ZimStat

The report revealed that this age bracket dominated new prison admissions, making up the largest proportion of new inmates in Zimbabwe.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 23, 2024

Youths dominate admissions in Zim’s prisons: ZimStat

Chinese national faces deportation

The Chinese national is also seeking the court to issue a declaratory order on the validity of the detention and threats of deportatio

By Court Reporter Sep. 16, 2024

Inside Harare Alcatraz and Other Short Stories. A Book Review by Philip Matogo

On the whole, the 11 short stories in this book represent what looks like a typical Sophoclean Tragedy.

By Philip Matogo Sep. 7, 2024

Inside Harare Alcatraz and Other Short Stories. A Book Review by Philip Matogo

Prison guard: ‘Activists give us torrid time’

A prison officer, waiting for transport, was trying to negotiate a free ride. His request was met with mockery from the kombi conductor, who jeered at him for not using the prison truck.

By Miriam Mangwaya Aug. 23, 2024