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

Prisons boss Chihobvu wows global audience

She said the audience was particularly impressed by ZPCS’ emphasis on inmates training and development, a critical component in enabling desistance among ex-inmates.
By Chantay Ruswa Sep. 6, 2024

Civil servants long for GNU days. . . as govt workers face new realities

There was a time, Dube reminisces, when a civil servant’s salary meant something.
By Evans Mathanda Jul. 6, 2024

Prisons force inmates to buy uniforms

ZPCS national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Meya Khanyezi yesterday dismissed the allegations.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 25, 2024

Ziyambi, Prison boss dragged to court

Mudzuri accused Majongo of being actively involved in Zanu PF politics in contravention of constitutional provisions that bar civil servants from engaging in active partisan politics.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Dec. 20, 2023

Torture victims approach SSB for reprieve

After the assault and torture, Gombedza engaged Chinopfukutwa and Saurombe, who in August 2022 sued Nduna and Chihambakwe for damages amounting to US$5 250.
By Rejoice Phiri Oct. 30, 2023

Presidential amnesty needs revisiting

It would be interesting to understand what life skills the Bulawayo car thief acquired while in jail and to what extent he was accepted by society on his release.
By Newsday Aug. 15, 2023
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Widow turns garbage into gold

Popularly known as Gogo Vevazukuru in Marondera, Gundu is now leading a successful organisation called Clean Marondera that specialises in waste management.
By Jairos Saunyama Jul. 22, 2023

Rights lawyers challenge rapist’s release

A video of Makaza describing Mnangagwa as honey to express his excitement for being released went viral on social media soon after he left jail.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 13, 2023