The Monze Urban Local Court in Zambia has ordered a man from Monze to pay K12, 000 to a woman after he impregnated her while they were cohabiting in 2020.
According to Zambian Observer, Simbiya Hamachila of Chibuyu Compound sued Aaron Chama of Manungu Compound, demanding K20, 000 as compensation for the damages.
Simbiya told the court that Aaron used to cohabit with her daughter and provided her with material support; a period during which she became pregnant and gave birth.
She stated that Aaron was called to discuss payments for the damages, but that he refused to agree to the arrangement, which spurred her decision to come to court.
Aaron admitted having an affair with Simbiya’s daughter, but stated that it only lasted for two days, because his girlfriend always chased him away whenever he went to visit her.
He stated that he was later informed that he had impregnated her.
According to him, he was initially doubtful of the claim, but that he later accepted paternity of the child after he saw that he resembled him.
Senior Local Magistrate, Hellen Moonga, ordered Aaron to pay K12, 000 in monthly installments of K500, starting with a initial payment of K2,500 on the 31st of March.
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