Parliament Explores Partnership with Zimbabwe Prisons for Constituency Information Centres In a move aimed at enhancing public access to parliamentary information, the Clerk of Parliament, Kennedy Mugove Chokuda, led a delegation to Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) to explore potential collaboration in establishing Parliamentary Constituency Information Centres (PCICs) across the country. The delegation met with ZPCS Commissioner-General Dr Moses Cyril Ngawaite Chihobvu at Harare Central Officers Mess. ZPCS has a well-established Building Brigade composed of skilled inmates and qualified artisans who undertake construction projects for individuals, government departments, schools, and private companies. This initiative not only equips inmates with practical skills but also generates revenue for the correctional service. If a partnership is finalised, this expertise could be leveraged to support the construction of PCICs. These centres will serve as hubs for parliamentary information, allowing citizens to engage with legislative processes. By bringing Parliament closer to the people, the initiative aims to promote transparency, education, and active public participation. From a correctional perspective, involving inmates in meaningful, skilled work aligns with ZPCS’s rehabilitation and reintegration goals enhancing inmates’ employability upon release, reducing the likelihood of reoffending and demonstrating that correctional facilities can contribute positively to national development. Thisis engagement between Parliament and ZPCS highlights the potential for cross-sector collaboration in achieving national objectives. As the process unfolds, further deliberations will determine how best to implement the initiative in a way that benefits both institutions and the nation as a whole. ZBC News Online The Herald-Zimbabwe Sunday Mail Zimbabwe Chronicle Zimbabwe Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting Services Star FM ZiFM Stereo