Zambia and Malawi prisons services keen to co-operate

Commissioner of Prisons Gibbie Nawa says the Zambia Prisons Service is looking forward to working together with the Malawi’s Prisons Service.

Mr. Nawa pledged to conduct joint comprehensive research programs on the systems which is an essential vehicle for change and excellence.

He was speaking during the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the agreement on the transfer of convicted persons between Zambia and Malawi in Kabwe yesterday.

Mr. Nawa said a meeting was held that recommended that steps be taken for the two Prison Services to come up with an MoU in order to enhance the cordial co-operation that exists between the two countries.

He explained that the signing of the MoU shows how committed the two countries are towards enhancing the warm relations that already exist.

Mr. Nawa added that this gives both countries a good reason for working together in this era of globalization where the world has become a global market of exchanging goods and services.

And Malawian Principal Secretary Tresphore Kang’ombe said the history of Zambia and Malawi has gone through many phases of great success and co-operation.

Mr. Kang’ombe said the road to the signing of the MoU has not been easy adding that members of the team spent a lot of time and effort to come up with these documents.
He said the task force team has been working tirelessly saying it is pleasing to note that they came up with what was expected of them.

Mr. Kang’ombe said he recognizes and appreciates the significance of establishing the long awaited friendly co-operation between the two countries.

ZANIS