Audrey Galawu
Childline Zimbabwe has commended the court ruling finding a man guilty of selling alcohol to minors during the festive season in 2023.
The 23-year-old Mbare man, Phaeteon Mutiyaya, was sentenced to two years in prison.
He was found guilty of providing alcohol to underage children and on top of that he did not have a liquor trading license.
Childline Zimbabwe said selling alcohol to minors is a serious offense that should not go unpunished.
“We appreciate the court’s acknowledgment of the seriousness of this offense and the protection of children’s well-being.
“Selling alcohol to minors not only violates the law but also puts children at risk of harm and exploitation. Childline Zimbabwe urges the public to be vigilant and report any incidents of adults selling alcohol to minors to the authorities.
“Childline remains committed to advocating for the protection and rights of children, and we encourage everyone to prioritise the safety and well-being of minors in our communities,” the organisation said.
Mutiyaya was arrested after a video of underage children publicly drinking alcohol on Christmas Day went viral on social media, leading to a public outcry for justice and police investigations.
The minors were aged between 5 and 11.
Rutendo MazhinduZim Now ReporterThe much-anticipated Mbudzi Interchange project, a significant infrastructure development aimed at easing traffic congestion in Harare, is nearing completion. As of n..
ZimbabweZIFA Congress members snubbed his freebies and now he attacks his rivalsOscar J JekeZim Now WriterTemba Mliswa has come out to move for the elimination of all viable rivals in the Zimbabwe Football ..
ZimbabwePhilemon JambayaZim Now EditorIn a bid to recover outstanding debts, the Bulawayo City Council has taken the drastic measure of cutting off water supplies to 59 schools in the city. This move has sp..
Zimbabwe
Leave Comments