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Bongokuhle Moyo, Online Reporter
MBARE Magistrates court has sentenced a man (23) who sold alcohol to 10 minors over the festive season to 28 months in prison.
Phaeton Mutiyaya (23) will serve 24 months effectively.
In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said, “Phaeton Mutiyaya was sentenced as follows: 12 months imprisonment for selling liquor to minors and another, 12 months for selling liquor without a license and 4 months for operating without a shop license (wholly suspended for five years).”
Mutiyaya was selling alcohol illegally from a private residence in Mbare.
“His crimes came to light when a video of the drunk minors went viral on social media, sparking outrage and condemnation for the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 18”, said the NPAZ
Bongani Ndlovu
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