Chronicle (Zimbabwe)

Married nurse impregnate­s Form Two girl

- Cynthia Dube Court Reporter

A MARRIED Binga nurse who impregnate­d a Form Two pupil was dragged to court by the girl’s mother, seeking $100 for the upkeep of his four months old baby.

The pupil’s mother from Nguboyenja suburb, Bulawayo yesterday told a city magistrate Ms Sithembiso Ncube that Munyaradzi Hakulandab­a impregnate­d and dumped her child.

She said her child was continuing with her education and she needed money to maintain her grandchild.

“Your worship, I never met this man before but I want him to maintain his baby because l’m also paying school fees for my own child. He never contribute­d anything towards the upkeep of his baby,” she said.

Hakulandab­a said he could not afford to pay $100 because he is married with three other children.

“All my children are going to school and they all need school fees from me. I also have an obligation to take care of my parents who are staying at our rural home,” he said.

Hakulandab­a said he used to send money via Ecocash to the girl.

“l used to send $50 or $60 every month to your daughter, maybe she converted it to her own use but l told her that it was for the baby,” he said. Hakulandab­a said he could afford $40 per month. The magistrate ordered Hakulandab­a to pay $68 monthly until the baby attains the age of 18 or becomes self supportive. — @cynthiamth­embo1

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