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Man wants to serve Chimombe's jail term
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Jailed businessman Mike Chimombe says he was left shocked after a man reportedly offered to serve the remainder of his 12-year prison sentence in his place.
The unusual offer was made by 48-year-old Lawrence Dhairo, who has since drawn public attention for volunteering to take over Chimombe's custodial term.
Chimombe said he did not know Dhairo personally and was surprised when he first heard about the proposal.
"I am not related to Lawrence and I don't know him, his offer stunned me," he said, adding that the gesture reflected what he described as public appreciation for contributions to national development.
He also welcomed recent initiatives by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), including "Family Week," which allows inmates to receive visits from relatives and members of the public.
Chimombe said he would welcome a meeting with Dhairo to better understand his intentions.
Dhairo's offer has added to broader conversations about prison life in Zimbabwe, where some inmates continue to express frustration over prolonged detention without final resolution of their cases.
One such inmate, Nomore Murasiranwa, has reportedly been in custody since 2008 while awaiting resolution of murder charges. He says repeated appearances before review boards have not resulted in clarity on his future, and he now feels uncertain about ever regaining freedom.
Meanwhile, religious leaders visiting correctional facilities have praised the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service for promoting rehabilitation and family engagement.
Apostle Stephen Mangwanya of the New United Apostolic Faith Church said he was encouraged by efforts allowing inmates to reconnect with their families and receive spiritual support, noting that such interactions can play an important role in rehabilitation.
Authorities continue to emphasise correction over punishment as part of ongoing prison reform efforts.
The unusual offer was made by 48-year-old Lawrence Dhairo, who has since drawn public attention for volunteering to take over Chimombe's custodial term.
Chimombe said he did not know Dhairo personally and was surprised when he first heard about the proposal.
"I am not related to Lawrence and I don't know him, his offer stunned me," he said, adding that the gesture reflected what he described as public appreciation for contributions to national development.
He also welcomed recent initiatives by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), including "Family Week," which allows inmates to receive visits from relatives and members of the public.
Chimombe said he would welcome a meeting with Dhairo to better understand his intentions.
Dhairo's offer has added to broader conversations about prison life in Zimbabwe, where some inmates continue to express frustration over prolonged detention without final resolution of their cases.
One such inmate, Nomore Murasiranwa, has reportedly been in custody since 2008 while awaiting resolution of murder charges. He says repeated appearances before review boards have not resulted in clarity on his future, and he now feels uncertain about ever regaining freedom.
Meanwhile, religious leaders visiting correctional facilities have praised the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service for promoting rehabilitation and family engagement.
Apostle Stephen Mangwanya of the New United Apostolic Faith Church said he was encouraged by efforts allowing inmates to reconnect with their families and receive spiritual support, noting that such interactions can play an important role in rehabilitation.
Authorities continue to emphasise correction over punishment as part of ongoing prison reform efforts.
Source - BMetro
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