Online Reporter
Online Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has appointed Assistant Commissioner Jabulile Mathema as Deputy Officer Commanding for Matabeleland South Province.
She assumed her new role on April 28, 2026, which coincided with provincial station tours led by Officer Commanding Matabeleland South Province, Commissioner Cleopas Mzila Moyo.
The tour was aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, leadership and discipline across correctional institutions.
Assistant Commissioner Mathema toured several stations including Gwanda Prison and Plumtree Prison, where she met officers-in-charge and staff members.
“I am grateful to the Commissioner-General of ZPCS, Dr Moses Cyril Ngawaite Chihobvu, for trusting me with this responsibility. I am dedicated to working hard and meeting the expectations of both the organisation and the nation,” she said.
During the visits, Commissioner Moyo said the tours were meant to ensure alignment between the organisation’s strategic goals and operations at station level.
“This tour is not just about inspection; it is about aligning our strategic vision with the realities on the ground. We want to ensure that our officers are equipped, motivated, and committed to transforming lives,” he said during a visit to Plumtree Prison.
Commissioner Moyo added that Assistant Commissioner Mathema’s appointment would strengthen administrative capacity and improve informed decision-making within the province.
The delegation also toured the farm at Plumtree Prison, where Commissioner Moyo urged officers to increase agricultural productivity and maximise land utilisation in support of institutional self-reliance and national food security.
