{"id":4787,"date":"2026-02-25T15:49:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/?p=4787"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:53:49","slug":"minister-rwodzi-meets-musician-ti-gonzi-after-prison-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/minister-rwodzi-meets-musician-ti-gonzi-after-prison-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Rwodzi meets musician Ti Gonzi after prison visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Takudzwa Mahari<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, visited Harare Central Prison and pledged continued government support to the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) as part of efforts to transform correctional facilities into modern rehabilitation centres.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The visit coincided with a church service hosted for inmates by Priest Father Makava, for the Christian Holy Season of Lent, a period of repentance, reflection, and renewal celebrated by Roman Catholic congregants.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4790 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1664\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-1536x998.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-2048x1331.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-646x420.jpg 646w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-696x452.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-1068x694.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172601_YouCut-Video-Editor-1920x1248.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1664;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After the Church service, Minister Rwodzi interacted with inmates and correctional officers. emphasising the government\u2019s commitment to improving inmate welfare and promoting rehabilitation in line with Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4788 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1657\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-2048x1326.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-649x420.jpg 649w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-1068x691.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172603_YouCut-Video-Editor-1920x1243.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1657;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a church service held at the prison, Minister Rwodzi highlighted the importance of compassion, dignity, and a second chance, which should be given those who would have wronged society.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4791 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"455\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-1536x1005.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-2048x1341.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-642x420.jpg 642w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-1068x699.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-1920x1257.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172552_YouCut-Video-Editor-741x486.jpg 741w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/455;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a Catholic, during this Lenten period, it is a time to reflect and remind communities that no one is beyond redemption.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4793 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1638\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-2048x1310.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-656x420.jpg 656w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-1068x683.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot_20260225_172625_YouCut-1920x1228.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; 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It motivates us to see that the government supports the rehabilitation work we do, as a collective effort between the government and the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Inmates also expressed gratitude, noting that such a ministerial visit was rare and signaled a positive shift in the correctional system.<\/p>\n<p>The visit forms part of broader government efforts to strengthen correctional services and align them with humane and restorative justice principles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Takudzwa Mahari Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, visited Harare Central Prison and pledged continued government support to the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) as part of efforts to transform correctional facilities into modern rehabilitation 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