Online Reporter
Raymond Jaravaza
Bulawayo Bureau
ABOUT US$47 000 is required to repair three blocks of cells for inmates at the Medium Prison in the Khami Prison Complex after heavy rains damaged buildings, ablution facilities and houses for Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services officers last week.
The storm that was accompanied by strong winds also flattened sections of the perimeter fence at the Medium Prison.
A number of houses that are home to ZPCS officers had roofs blown away and damaged by decades old trees that fell after heavy rains hit the area. No one was injured and all the inmates are safe and accounted for.
Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Richard Moyo visited Khami Prison Complex yesterday to assess the damage and pledged prompt Government support to repair the infrastructure and bring back normalcy.
Minister Moyo was accompanied by ZPCS Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Officer Commanding Commissioner Mkhulunyelwa Ngwenya and senior ZPCS officers.
“A total of US$47 000 is required for the damages that were caused by the heavy rains. On 1 December 2025 a hailstorm destroyed three blocks of cells, toilets and a section of the perimeter fence at Khami’s Medium Prison,” said Comm Ngwenya.
“At the prison camp staff quarters roofs were blown away and despite the extensive damage we are grateful that no lives were lost and we did not record any injuries.
“All inmates, officers and their dependants remained safe and I would like to thank all those who provided material support, as well as spiritual support to all those that were affected by the heavy rains,” he added.
“The presence of Minister Moyo is significant demonstration of Government’s unwavering commitment of the safety, welfare and well-being of all its citizens, inmates and officers of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services.”
Comm Ngwenya commended officers for braving harsh weather elements to bring the situation under control.
