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Topic : Prisons

Prison officer in court over inmate's dramatic escape
Donald Madzinga (39) was remanded in custody to March 26 for routine remand after being advised to approach the High Court for bail application. 
By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 24, 2025
Prison officer in court over inmate's dramatic escape

4 prison officers in trouble for murder
They were remanded in custody on a murder charge and advised to apply for bail at the High Court.
By Rejoice Phiri Mar. 22, 2025
4 prison officers in trouble for murder

Umguza councillor to host health fair
The health fair is expected to offer services for free including HIV testing, blood transfusion, BP checking and dental services, among others.
By Bongile Moyo Mar. 12, 2025
Umguza councillor to host health fair

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
ZimStat reveals prison population

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

Prison officer jailed 45 years for rape
In her ruling, Mthombeni said Zvenyika and his accomplices pleaded not guilty during trial.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Aug. 13, 2024
Prison officer jailed 45 years for rape

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