Zambia Correctional Service
| Corrections | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Country | Zambia |
| Type | Corrections |
| Role | Custodial and Rehabilitation |
| Size | 5000 Active duty personnel |
| Part of | National Security services |
| Headquarters | Lusaka |
| Motto | To provide quality correctional services |
| Colours | |
| Mascot | African Eagle |
| Anniversaries | Prisons Day: 26 September |
| Website | www.zambiacorrections.gov.zm |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Jack Mwiimbu |
| Commissioner General | CG Frederick S.S Chilukutu |
| Deputy Commissioner General | DCG Bwalya kuyomba |
The Zambia Correctional Service abbreviated as ZCS, formerly known as the Zambia Prisons Service, is a government agency responsible for prisons and correctional centers in Zambia as well as the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society. Officially established on Independence Day, its origins trace back to the colonial era, rooted in the formation of law enforcement agencies during the British South Africa Company's governance. In 2016, the service underwent a name change to its current form. The functions of the Zambia Correctional Service are outlined in the Zambia Correctional Service Act, 2021. The service also sponsors Prison Leopards Football Club, a Kabwe-based football team competing in the Zambia Super League, reflecting its involvement in community engagement and sports development.