Report for training on October 22, Zambia Police orders 2, 000 new recruits
TWO thousand young Zambians drawn from all the 10 Provinces of the country are expected to report to various Police training colleges in two weeks following their successful recruitment.
The names of the successful candidates were finally published in today’s edition of Zambia Daily Mail after close to a year of waiting.
The Zambia Police Service issued a clear directive for the successful candidates to report to their designated Training centers on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
A grace period of one week has been graciously extended, providing a deadline of Monday, October 30, 2023, for those that won’t be able to make in two two weeks time.
The distribution of recruits across training facilities is as follows: Lilayi Police College: 767 candidates, School of Public Order Maintenance, Kamfinsa: 683 candidates and at Godfrey Mukuma Training School (Paramilitary): 550.
The recruits have been given a set of important guidelines to adhere to upon reporting:
All recruits are required to strictly adhere to pandemic regulations as directed by the Ministry of Health. It is essential that they carry an adequate supply of toiletries, including bath soap, washing soap, and hand sanitizers for personal use.
Recruits are advised to carry sufficient pocket money for personal expenses.
A non-refundable fee of K1,000 is to be paid, with a breakdown as follows:
Medical Fees: K500
Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ): K100 for screening expenses.
Government Fingerprint Screening Fee: K150
Registration Fee: K250
Candidates must also bring along original and certified copies of their credentials, including certificates, statement of results, and National Registration Cards (NRC).
Recruits should carry a personal bucket for their use and sufficient beddings, plates, cups, spoons, and forks.
Furthermore, fatigue attire, including work suits and safety boots, should be part of their luggage.
Police also expect candidates to carry 10 hardcover books and an ample supply of pens and pencils.
And adequate sports attire is also a prerequisite.
By Moses Makwaya
Kalemba