Prisons Service to change name

Marathe stated that the BPS has been left behind compared to other countries globally such as in neighbouring country South Africa.

She highlighted that they took it upon themselves to see it through that the BPS does traverse with times and become up to date with modern times. “In order to keep up with times, we are currently in the process of reviewing our Act, and in this review of our Act we will change from being the Botswana Prisons Service but to the Botswana Correctional Services (BCS),” said the Commissioner with a smile. Marathe, who was seemingly impressed by the rebranding process of the service, stated that the disciplined force expects to have wrapped up the development before April next year.