A Harare father must pay monthly support for his young son after a court ruling. Godknows Chawaipira will provide ZiG1,000 each month for his eight-year-old child. His former partner Priviledge Tatile brought the case to Harare Civil Court. Magistrate Johanna Mukwesha heard the dispute and made the final decision. The payments will begin on July 31 and continue monthly.
Tatile told the court that Chawaipira stopped paying school fees years ago. The child attended early childhood development classes when his father last paid. The boy has advanced to Grade 3 without receiving financial support from his father. Tatile requested US$70 and ZiG1,000 to cover her son's expenses. She said Chawaipira claimed he bought property under the child's name but never showed proof.
Chawaipira explained his financial situation to the court during the hearing. He said loan payments for property take all his United States dollar earnings. The father receives only local currency from his employer after loan deductions. He told the magistrate he can manage ZiG1,000 monthly payments. Chawaipira also mentioned supporting his current wife and three additional children with his limited income.
Tatile told the court that Chawaipira stopped paying school fees years ago. The child attended early childhood development classes when his father last paid. The boy has advanced to Grade 3 without receiving financial support from his father. Tatile requested US$70 and ZiG1,000 to cover her son's expenses. She said Chawaipira claimed he bought property under the child's name but never showed proof.
Chawaipira explained his financial situation to the court during the hearing. He said loan payments for property take all his United States dollar earnings. The father receives only local currency from his employer after loan deductions. He told the magistrate he can manage ZiG1,000 monthly payments. Chawaipira also mentioned supporting his current wife and three additional children with his limited income.
