A TOTAL of 717 Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officers, comprising 552 males and 165 females, have begun the 2026 Internal Developmental Courses for Non-Commissioned Officers at the Ntabazinduna Training School.<\/p>\n
ZPCS Commissioner General Dr Moses Chihobvu said the official opening of the 2026 Internal Developmental Courses for Non-Commissioned Officers signifies ZPCS\u2019s unwavering commitment to professional growth, leadership development and institutional transformation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we begin the year 2026, we do so guided by the ZPCS\u2019s vision and transformational agenda, which places training and capacity building at the centre of organisational renewal. These developmental courses are a deliberate investment in human capital, aimed at moulding disciplined, competent and forward-looking leaders who will anchor our operations today and into the future,\u201d said Comm Chihobvu.<\/p>\n
\u201cA total of 717 officers, comprising 552 males and 165 females are commencing various internal courses designed to enhance leadership, supervision, security and operational effectiveness,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The courses include Supervisory Management Course, Basic Security Intelligence Course, Basic Instructors Course, Basic Stores Management Course, Military Police Records Course, Junior Investigation Course and Correctional Reaction and Tactics Course among others.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish to commend ourselves for successfully running these courses internally. Previously, ZPCS relied heavily on training slots from sister security services for some of these programmes. The ability to now conduct these courses in-house is a clear demonstration of institutional growth, self-reliance and maturity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He commended the training section and the commandant of the Ntabazinduna Training School for their dedication, professionalism and tireless efforts in making the courses a reality. Three of the officers are from the Eswatini Correctional Services.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir presence underscores the importance of regional cooperation and collaboration in strengthening correctional practices. On behalf of the ZPCS, I extend our sincere gratitude to the Commissioner-General of His Majesty\u2019s Correctional Services of Eswatini for releasing their officers to participate in this programme.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch collaboration enhances skills exchange, promotes shared standards and improves operational effectiveness across the region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The ZPCS management remains resolute in supporting its professional development, said the prisons boss.
\n\u201cA skilled and disciplined workforce is fundamental to effective corrections management, rehabilitation, public safety and the successful implementation of reforms such as the parole system.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe knowledge and competencies you will acquire through these courses will be critical in ensuring the professional, ethical and effective implementation of parole within our correctional framework,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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