Detained Zim student bailed out by good Samaritans

Zim Now Writer

A Zimbabwean student, Mike Lungu, who was recently detained by Zambian immigration for overstaying his visa in that country has been bailed out by good Samaritans.

Lungu had been ordered to pay a fine of US$500.

He completed his “A” Levels in nine months, instead of the regular two years, and was studying law at the University of Zimbabwe.

He appealed for financial help before being released with the support of Good Samaritans.

Lungu’s aunt, Samantha Simasiku, who is based in Zambia, was quoted as saying that the young man was released with the support of well-wishers. She said:

“l have been pushing for Mike to be released prayerfully. Many thanks to all the well-wishers and helpers who carried the burden off my shoulders and came through for the young man, God bless you.”

Lungu entered Zambia on March 29 and got a 30-day non-extendable business visa.

His visa expired on April 28 but he stayed up to September 5.

Lungu was arrested at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport as he sought to leave the country and travel back to Zimbabwe.

He had just completed short courses in Zambia.

He was ordered to pay a fine of US$500 or risk being jailed before being deported.

A recent report claimed that an estimated 10 000 young Zimbabweans are reportedly enrolled at Zambian colleges and universities.