Zambia Correctional Service

09/10/2026

RED CROSS, ZCS EYE POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP TO SAVE LIVES

The Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) and the Zambia Red Cross Society are moving to join forces in first aid training and other medical areas, in a partnership set to strengthen emergency response across the country.

The push came when a delegation from the Red Cross Zambia paid a courtesy call on the Office of the Deputy Commissioner General.

Receiving the delegation, Deputy Commissioner General Mr. Bwalya Kuyomba said there are many areas where the two institutions can work together, and called for joint efforts in first aid training and other medical fields.

“It is imperative that we work hand in hand with the Red Cross. There are so many areas where our two institutions can collaborate, and first aid training and other medical areas are where we must start,” said the Deputy Commissioner General.
He further called for the training of inmates in first aid, saying it would equip them with life-saving skills.

“It is imperative that we train not only our officers but also inmates in first aid. A trained inmate can save a life inside the correctional facility today and in the community tomorrow. This is rehabilitation in action,” he said.

Speaking at the same event, Red Cross Secretary General Mr. Cosmas Sakala called for a strong partnership between the two institutions. He noted that the Red Cross could make use of the two ZCS training institutions in Kabwe and Kaoma to expand its training programmes across the country.

Mr. Sakala added that the expansion could include training ZCS officers in first aid, equipping them with life-saving skills.

The visit marks a significant step toward a lasting partnership between ZCS and the Red Cross, bringing together two institutions committed to service, humanity and the protection of life itself.

08/10/2026

ZAMBIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE JOINS THE NATION IN MARKING CHILD JUSTICE WEEK 2026

The Zambia Correctional Service joins the Government and other stakeholders in commemorating Child Justice Week 2026, officially launched on 7 October 2026, under the theme:

“Protecting Children in Digital Spaces: Confronting Online Exploitation, Harmful Exposure and Strengthening Child Justice Responses.”

The Zambia Correctional Service recognises that protecting children extends beyond the physical environment to the digital spaces where children learn, communicate and interact. As a key player in the justice and correctional system, the Service remains committed to ensuring that children in conflict with the law are treated with dignity, protected from harm and supported through age-appropriate correctional, educational and rehabilitative interventions.

The Service further recognises the importance of strengthening collaboration among justice institutions, families, communities and other stakeholders to prevent online exploitation, promote responsible digital citizenship and ensure that children who come into contact with the justice system receive appropriate protection, care and opportunities for positive reintegration into society.

Child justice must remain centred on the best interests, dignity and future of every child.

The Zambia Correctional Service remains committed to providing quality correctional services while contributing to a justice system that protects children, restores lives and builds safer communities.

08/10/2026

ZCS HANDS OVER KABWATA FLATS PROJECT TO JUDICIARY

The Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) has handed over a newly rehabilitated and constructed housing project comprising four 2-bedroomed flats and a perimeter wall fence at Kabwata in Lusaka Province.

The project was undertaken under Contract No. JUD/PSU/RHBS-KBFLAT/11/2024 and awarded to the Zambia Correctional Service by the Judiciary of Zambia, with a contract duration of eight months.

The project was supervised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Urban Development, which served as the Project Manager on behalf of the client, the Judiciary of Zambia.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Deputy Commissioner General of the Zambia Correctional Service, Mr Bwalya Kuyomba, thanked the Judiciary of Zambia for awarding the contract to the Service, describing the gesture as a demonstration of confidence in the technical capacity, craftsmanship and professionalism of the Zambia Correctional Service.

Mr Kuyomba said the successful completion of the project demonstrated that the Service possesses the skills and expertise to undertake quality construction and rehabilitation works.

And speaking at the same event,Honourable Micheal musonda SC, Deputy Chief Justice thanked the Zambia Correctional Service for the craftsmanship and quality work demonstrated on the project.

Deputy Chief Justice Mr Musonda said the completed flats were a testament to the capacity and capability of the Zambia Correctional Service, adding that the project had demonstrated what the Service was capable of achieving when entrusted with construction works.

05/10/2026

Petauke Correctional Facility Showcases Thriving Agricultural Project

Farming and Agriculture remain among the key economic activities undertaken by the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) as part of its efforts to promote self-sustainability and productive rehabilitation.

The Service engages in the cultivation of various crops, ranging from maize to a wide range of other food and cash crops, across its correctional facilities.

In Eastern Province, Petauke Correctional Facility is showcasing a thriving agricultural project, with its garden producing a variety of cash crops that are now ready for harvest.

Petauke Correctional Facility Officer-in-Charge Senior Superintendent George Maseka, was recently seen touring the agricultural fields within the facility, where the crops have been carefully cultivated and are now at harvest stage.

The agricultural initiative demonstrates the facility's commitment to promoting productive activities while contributing to food security and economic empowerment.

Residents of Petauke and surrounding areas are encouraged to visit the facility and support the agricultural initiative by purchasing the crops that are now ready for harvest.

The Zambia Correctional Service continues to encourage agricultural production across its facilities as an important component of rehabilitation, skills development and self-reliance.

05/10/2026

03/10/2026

“Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with shouts of joy... ‘The Lord has done great things for Us.’” — Psalm 126:2

This Sabbath, may we remember that the Lord has done great things for us. He has been faithful.

Happy Sabbath. 🙏🏽

02/10/2026

Ubumi Prisons Initiative Steps Up Mental Health Support for ZCS


Zambia Correctional Service Commissioner General Fredrick S.S. Chilukutu has commended the Ubumi Prisons Initiative for its commitment to supporting correctional officers facing mental health challenges.

Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner General, Zambia Correctional Service Director for Extension Services, Deputy Commissioner Auxilia Kadingi Chishimba, said the Service appreciated the organisation’s efforts to provide mental health support to officers.

Mrs Chishimba was speaking during a meeting with representatives of Ubumi Prisons Initiative at the Zambia Correctional Service Headquarters in Lusaka.

Ubumi Country Coordinator Lena Kresojevic said the organisation was concerned about the mental health challenges affecting correctional officers and their families and was committed to providing support.

Ms Kresojevic said Ubumi had observed that some correctional officers were experiencing serious mental health challenges, with some cases reportedly resulting in su***de.

She said the organisation wanted to work closely with the Zambia Correctional Service to help prevent further loss of lives and strengthen mental health support within the Service.

“We are going to focus on officers because they are going through a lot of issues. Officers are dying due to su***de, and we want to prevent this,” Ms Kresojevic said.

She said Ubumi intended to hold a meeting with correctional officers and their families at the Bothwell Imakando Correctional Staff Training College in Kabwe, where various health services would also be provided.

Ms Kresojevic said the initiative would also focus on training officers as peer educators so that they could provide basic support and help colleagues experiencing mental health difficulties.

She said Ubumi had secured funding to work with the Zambia Correctional Service on its mental health policy and to build the capacity of officers in addressing mental health concerns.

The initiative comes as the world prepares to commemorate World Mental Health Day on October 10.

Ms Kresojevic said Ubumi also planned to use the occasion to raise awareness and strengthen support for correctional officers and their families.

She said the overall goal was to identify practical ways of helping officers cope with mental health challenges and ensuring that those in need received appropriate support.

29/09/2026

ZCS AND EIZ BEGIN TALKS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT

The Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) has commenced discussions with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) on a proposed renewable energy project aimed at promoting sustainable energy production, skills development and income-generating opportunities for the two Institution.

The meeting was opened by Deputy Commissioner General Mr Bwalya Kuyomba, who welcomed the EIZ delegation and expressed appreciation for the engagement, noting the importance of strategic partnerships in supporting the Service’s development and long-term sustainability.

Discussions centred on a proposed 20MW solar power plant, with potential for expansion to 50MW or more, alongside a 10MW biogas facility.

According to the proposal, the project would require approximately 100 hectares of land and attract an estimated investment of US$16 million. The facilities are expected to contribute to clean energy production while creating opportunities for skills development, employment and income generation.

The meeting further explored the establishment of a joint working group to advance discussions on land requirements, commercial arrangements and project implementation.

The EIZ Investment Holdings delegation comprised Chairperson of Finance and Investment Eng. Clement Silavwe, Lead Project Consultant Eng. Wallace Mumba, Project Engineer Eng. Thomson Sinkala, Chief Executive Officer Eng. David Kamungu, Finance and Administration Manager Mr. Lazarus Chela, Project Manager Mr. Kelvin Mutaba and Investment Officer Mr. Paul K.

Also present from the Zambia Correctional Service were Commissioner Administration Ms Martha Ngoma and Commissioner Corrections and Extension Service Ms Namaata Mayumbelo, among other senior officials.

The engagement marks the beginning of discussions towards a potential partnership that could support the Zambia Correctional Service’s transition towards sustainable and energy-efficient operations, while creating opportunities for investment, skills development and income generation.

28/09/2026

ZAMBIA, ANGOLA BEGIN VERIFICATION OF CONVICTED NATIONALS

Zambia and Angola have commenced a verification exercise of convicted Angolan nationals serving sentences in Zambia Correctional Service facilities, following an agreement reached between the two countries during the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security.

Deputy Commissioner General Mr Bwalya Kuyomba, who received the Angolan delegation during a courtesy call at his office, said the exercise was an important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in correctional services and facilitating the implementation of agreed mechanisms on the transfer of incarcerated persons.

The head of the Angolan delegation, Deputy Commissioner of Criminal Investigation Edson Albano Alberto César, Director of Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Interior, said the delegation was in Zambia to undertake a comprehensive verification of Angolan nationals serving sentences in Zambian correctional facilities.

The multisectoral technical delegation comprises senior officials from the Angolan Ministry of Interior, Penitentiary Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The verification exercise is being conducted from 27 to 30 September 2026 and will involve the review of relevant records and the status of convicted Angolan nationals.

27/09/2026

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