Restoration
Reintegration
Radio
From Gallows
to Airwaves
BOOTH 1
SAFE, SECURE AND HUMANE INCARCERATION
Admission into a correctional institution follows a professional, structured and humane process. Every inmate is received safely, assessed thoroughly and provided with the essential care needed as they begin their correctional journey.
Matthew 25:36
"I was in prison and you came to visit me."
BOOTH 2
TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH REHABILITATION
Rehabilitation is the heart of modern corrections. Every programme is designed to help inmates develop knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that prepare them to return to society as responsible, productive and law-abiding citizens.
2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new reation; the old has gone, the new has come."
BOOTH 3
RESTORING LIVES, REBUILDING COMMUNITIES
Reintegration is not the responsibility of Correctional Services alone. Families, churches, employers, community organisations and every citizen have a role in giving rehabilitated individuals the opportunity to build productive, law-abiding
Hebrews 13:3
"Remember those who are in prison as though in prison with them."
BOOTH 4
POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The journey does not end at the prison gate. Successful reintegration requires the support of families, churches, employers, communities and strategic partners working together to help former inmates rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society.
Isaiah 61:1
"He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound."
BOOTH 5
FROM GALLOWS TO AIRWAVES
Located at the infamous gallows of Chikurubi Maximum Prison — a place that once broadcast death
The Bridge FM 103.4 now broadcasts a message of hope. As Africa’s first prison radio station, we operate under a Community of Interest licence on 103.4 FM with a 40km reach. Our mission is to bridge the gap between correctional institutions and society by promoting awareness, rehabilitation and successful reintegration.
Isaiah 43:18-19
"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I Will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert".
A Powerful Transformation Story.
In 2024, Zimbabwe took a historic step by abolishing the death penalty, closing a solemn chapter in its justice system.
A New Chapter
At Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, once home to the gallows, this national milestone has been given physical and symbolic meaning. A section of the site is preserved as a heritage and reflection space, honoring history with dignity.
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A Powerful Transformation Story.
The former gallows area has been transformed into something extraordinary:
A state-of-the-art radio station, The Bridge FM. This is more than infrastructure. It is healing in motion. A voice reclaimed. A future reimagined.
Introducing The Bridge FM
The Bridge FM is a flagship innovation under ZPCS, designed to connect lives, restore dignity, and amplify voices from behind the walls.
Frequency: Harare 103.4MHz FM
Coverage: Approximately 40km radius.
Future Expansion:
Online streaming for global access.
Status: Fully established, with rollout underway.
Established in partnership with Corporate Chaplaincy Services and licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe, The Bridge FM operates under a Community of Interest license—serving both correctional communities and the public.
At the heart of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2026, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) presents a bold symbol of transformation, where history meets hope, and correction becomes connection.
New Voices behind the walls
There remain wide opportunities for private sector participation, content collaboration, sponsorship, and community engagement. Transformation thrives through partnership.
A Groundbreaking First in Africa.
The Bridge FM redefines correctional innovation.
Inmates and Correctional Officers serve as presenters, sharing real stories of transformation, resilience, and redemption. The platform provides practical skills development in media and communication while creating a direct link between correctional facilities and society. This is not just radio. It is rehabilitation on air.
Programming That Inspires and Connects.
The Bridge FM delivers purposeful and engaging content, including: Stories of hope, reform, and reintegration
Educational and awareness programmes
Faith-based and moral guidance content
Skills, entrepreneurship, and empowerment discussions
Public service and community-focused broadcasting
Every broadcast carries a clear message: change is possible, voices matter, and lives can be rebuilt.
Impact and Value.
The Bridge FM is more than a station; it is a national asset.
It humanizes inmates and reshapes public perception, strengthens rehabilitation and reintegration pathways, and builds trust between correctional institutions and the public. It also develops critical skills in broadcasting and production while promoting unity, inclusion, and shared national identity.
Partnerships That Make It Possible.
This milestone reflects the strength of collaboration.
Corporate Chaplaincy Services has played a key role in supporting the vision, while the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe has provided regulatory guidance and licensing.
From Correction to Connection.
Aligned with the ZPCS theme: “From Correction to Connection: Building Industry Behind and Beyond the Walls”
And the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2026 theme:
“Connected Economies, Competitive Industries”
The Bridge FM stands as a practical example of innovation—where correctional spaces evolve into platforms of productivity, communication, and national contribution.
Tune in to Harare 103.4MHz FM
Be Part of the Transformation | Partner with ZPCS | Support the voice of transformation.
