Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu was sentenced to 20 days in prison when he appeared before magistrate Anniah Ndiraya accused of failing to pay $800 for the upkeep of his two kids with his former wife Marygold Mutemasango.
He was, however, given an option to pay $100 fine. His lawyer Cornwell Mutebve argued that Chimbeu was failing to settle his own debts because he does not depend on a salary. Prosecutor Devoted Gwashavanhu Nyagano urged the court to give Chimbetu a custodial sentence or community service arguing that it has become his habit to default paying maintenance.
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