admincouches, X-ray viewers and various drugs as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.
Speaking after the donation, the businessman who runs Corporate 24, Dr Mike Joka, challenged the corporate world to assist the reformatory institution.
“Government funds are inadequate to meet the needs of the young offenders such as examination fees, learning material as well as medical requirements,” said Dr Joka. “We cannot only wait for Government for funding of such institutions.”
Hwahwa Young Offenders Prison has about 300 juveniles serving sentences for various offences. The prisoners are aged between 12 and 18.
Justice and Legal Affairs Ministry recently said young offenders should not be labelled criminals.
The ministry announced Government’s plans to introduce a programme aimed at supporting the rights of young offenders aged 21 and below to be dealt with outside the courts.
The programme, which will be launched soon, will ensure that the young offenders have a fair opportunity for reparation when they have committed an offence.
The programme was designed to hold the young offenders responsible for their actions without labelling them as criminals.
Dr Joka also challenged the corporate world to complement Government’s efforts in resuscitating Zimbabwe’s health delivery system.
“We cannot only wait for Government to fund public hospitals.
“Let us complement Governments efforts by contributing cash and kind towards the revival of health delivery system. It remains the duty of every patriotic Zimbabwean,” he said.
Online Reporter
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