Provincial magistrate Reuben Mukavi on Thursday dismissed the application, which was filed on the basis that Karimatsenga’s claim did not comply with maintenance rules.
But, Karimatsenga’s lawyer Everson Samukange opposed Tsvangirai’s bid arguing it was a ‘mischievous’ application.
“The application before this court was done properly by the clerk of court after an application by applicant (Karimatsenga). It has an affidavit which constitutes the applicant’s oath. This application complies with regulations of the Maintenance Act,” Samukange said.
Karimatsenga wants the Prime Minister to contribute US15,000 a month towards her upkeep, insisting she is used to the high standard of living that Tsvangirai had introduced to her. Karimatsenga still insists Tsvangirai is her husband under customary law after he paid lobola to her parents in November last year. The Prime Minister denies this.
The matter has been postponed to October 15. – SW Radio Africa News
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When the ordinary people of Zimbabwe go hungry, fail to access decent healthcare and education it is shocking to see that some will insist on being maintained at this ridiculous level of comfort. How many primary school children could be educated on this amount? How many lives could be saved? Multiply this amount by 12 months and see what it could do if it were to be directed towards free healthcare and education for all. My heart bleeds.