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Pass-out parade for 1 600 ZPCS recruits
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President Mnangagwa will today officiate at the 154th recruit correctional officers' pass-out parade at the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Training School in Ntabazinduna. This event will mark the graduation of 1,600 officers who have successfully completed an intensive six-month training program.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Mrs. Vimbai Nyemba, confirmed that the President will be the guest of honor at the ceremony. She highlighted the significance of the occasion, noting that the graduating group includes members of the San community from Tsholotsho, an underrepresented group whose integration into national security services is a testament to the Government's inclusivity agenda.
"Tomorrow (today), we are having our pass-out parade at the Ntabazinduna Prison Training School where we will have over 1,600 officers graduating after completing the course. The period was six months, and two groups are graduating at the same time, with President Mnangagwa presiding over the ceremony as the guest of honor," Mrs. Nyemba said.
The San community's increasing representation in national security services reflects the Government's commitment to ensuring that no one and no place is left behind in national development. This initiative is part of the Second Republic's broader philosophy under President Mnangagwa's administration.
The San community's integration began with a Cabinet resolution in 2021 to establish a quota system for their recruitment into Zimbabwe's security services. This move sought to address historical marginalization and promote inclusivity. The first group of 20 San recruits graduated in June 2022, marking a significant milestone in efforts to bring the community into the mainstream of Zimbabwean society.
Mrs. Nyemba expressed satisfaction with the progress made, stating, "The San community has gradually increased in terms of recruits over the years, after the first graduation. We are pleased to note that they have responded positively and will be part of the 1,600 graduating at Ntabazinduna."
Historically, the San community faced numerous challenges, including a lack of access to basic services due to the absence of identity documents like birth certificates. This exclusion limited their access to education, healthcare, and formal employment opportunities.
In 2021, President Mnangagwa spearheaded efforts to address these challenges by dispatching a team of ministers to meet with the San people in Tsholotsho and listen to their concerns. Following this engagement, government officials were deployed to issue over 5,000 birth certificates and identity documents, enabling the community to access essential services and participate in national programs.
Beyond documentation, the Government is working to improve access to education for the San people. Plans are underway to fund the construction of a primary and secondary school within the Tsholotsho District to provide children from the community with better educational opportunities.
The pass-out parade at Ntabazinduna not only celebrates the achievements of the graduating officers but also symbolizes the strides being made toward building an inclusive and equitable society under President Mnangagwa's leadership.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Mrs. Vimbai Nyemba, confirmed that the President will be the guest of honor at the ceremony. She highlighted the significance of the occasion, noting that the graduating group includes members of the San community from Tsholotsho, an underrepresented group whose integration into national security services is a testament to the Government's inclusivity agenda.
"Tomorrow (today), we are having our pass-out parade at the Ntabazinduna Prison Training School where we will have over 1,600 officers graduating after completing the course. The period was six months, and two groups are graduating at the same time, with President Mnangagwa presiding over the ceremony as the guest of honor," Mrs. Nyemba said.
The San community's increasing representation in national security services reflects the Government's commitment to ensuring that no one and no place is left behind in national development. This initiative is part of the Second Republic's broader philosophy under President Mnangagwa's administration.
The San community's integration began with a Cabinet resolution in 2021 to establish a quota system for their recruitment into Zimbabwe's security services. This move sought to address historical marginalization and promote inclusivity. The first group of 20 San recruits graduated in June 2022, marking a significant milestone in efforts to bring the community into the mainstream of Zimbabwean society.
Historically, the San community faced numerous challenges, including a lack of access to basic services due to the absence of identity documents like birth certificates. This exclusion limited their access to education, healthcare, and formal employment opportunities.
In 2021, President Mnangagwa spearheaded efforts to address these challenges by dispatching a team of ministers to meet with the San people in Tsholotsho and listen to their concerns. Following this engagement, government officials were deployed to issue over 5,000 birth certificates and identity documents, enabling the community to access essential services and participate in national programs.
Beyond documentation, the Government is working to improve access to education for the San people. Plans are underway to fund the construction of a primary and secondary school within the Tsholotsho District to provide children from the community with better educational opportunities.
The pass-out parade at Ntabazinduna not only celebrates the achievements of the graduating officers but also symbolizes the strides being made toward building an inclusive and equitable society under President Mnangagwa's leadership.
Source - the herald
