ZIMBABWE Prisons are taking precautions through minimising visits amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) scare in the country and have called for the government to speed up the prisoners’ amnesty that will see the release of 6 000 prisoners countrywide. In their statement, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) said it is vital to minimise visits…
Prisons wary of coronavirus

This number exceeds the recommended capacity of 17 000, sparking concerns about the country’s ability to cope with the ever-increasing number of inmates.