The Supreme Court of Zambia has set July 11th 2014 as the date for the ruling of Zambian musician Cliford Dimba popularly known as ‘General Kanene’s appeal against his conviction and sentence.
General Kanene has appealed to the Supreme Court against his 18 year jail sentence slapped on him by the High Court for defiling a 14 year old girl.
Supreme Court Judge Albert Wood is expected to deliver the ruling this Friday.
Incarcerated Kanene, has appealed to the Supreme Court against both his conviction and 18 years jail sentence for defilement.
Kanene, 27, was slapped with a jail sentence of 18 years with hard labour by Lusaka high court judge, Chalwe Mchenga.