Zimbabwe: U.S.$3 for Three Kids

A Chitungwiza man, who takes his meals at work and does not buy food for his family at home, yesterday left the court in shock after he offered us$1 as maintenance per child for his three minor children. Anyway Gonzo told Chitungwiza Civil Court magistrate Ms Marehwanazvo Gofa that as a brick moulder he had fallen on hard times.

This was after he was taken to court by his wife Spiwe Sibanda seeking us$150 for the upkeep of their children aged one, three and seven.

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