A Copperbelt University (CBU) lecturer has filed for judicial separation from his wife on grounds that she has interfered in other peoples marriages and she is illiterate.
According to a petition in the Kitwe High Court, Donald Chungu has petitioned his wife Jolie Chungu as the respondent.
Mr Chungu said he was a lecturer at CBU while his wife was a housewife and there was a child between them born on April 10, 2011.
The couple married on September 15, 2005, at the registrar’s office in Kitwe and last cohabited as husband and wife on July 25 last year.
He said the marriage was under considerate stress as the respondent had behaved in a manner that he cannot reasonably expect to live with.
He contended that to this extent, the respondent with the child were taken to her parent’s residence on July 26 last year.
Mr Chungu said the relationship between them had been turbulent and characterised by intrigue and arguments which includes that the respondent had interfered in other peoples’ marriages.
The petitioner also alleged that the respondent bore a child who has physical features of a man she was alleged to have associated with and the respondent has refused to take the child for a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test.
He stated that previously the couple agreed that raising a family had to wait until he had completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme.
Mr Chungu said at the time he married his wife, she had just completed her diploma in purchasing and supply but to his utter shock and disdain, the respondent to date does not know how to read and write.
He said has tried to employ different people to teach the respondent how to read and write to no avail and without success.
And in her affidavit, Ms Chungu said the allegations that she had interfered with other peoples’ marriages and that the child was not the petitioner’s were false.
She averred that she had difficulties in reading and writing but had a diploma in purchasing and supply.
The respondent said when she married the petitioner, he was uneducated and with her resources, she assisted him with funds to enable him reach the stage that he was now.
Ms Chungu said the petitioner does not want her anymore and has on numerous occasions brought into the matrimonial home girlfriends and committed adultery.
She said because of his adulterous behaviour, the marriage should end.
The matter comes up on April 12, 2013 before Judge Isaac Chali.
hahaha!!!!!! Ba Chungu you are seeing someone. your reasons for divorce are not valid.You have never worked on saving your marriage from collapse. Now that you are educated the woman you started with has become bad and you claim she is not your level. I can assure you, you wont be happy in your next marriage. just work on your current marriage
Ninshi apa this is when you have realized ati takwetefye isukulu after mwafyalamo ka junior ? Ndeloleshafye.
shame to this couple.The reasons given for divorce by the man are questionable.Diploma and can not read, is that possible, there are a lot more issues with this couple that they dont want us to know. The story doesnt flow
iliteracy is an excuse ba Chungu, you can do better than this, just be open to your wife and tell her the truth, which is, mukashi wandi, i have an affair, with another woman or man katwishi, so am seeking divorce on those grounds, Be a man!!!! ukuichenjelesha muleke pantu mwasambilila mmmmmm oweowe mwe bantu mwe!!!
hahahaha..the man is crazy!!lol
Useless PF cadre! That is no way to treat a woman!
This guy’s ground for divorce are frivolous and there appears to be other real reasons for his action.
He must just be frank and just declare that he just no longer loves his wife than pretend
Since both have agreed to have their marriage dissolved, no problem. Most graduates from ZIPSIP there in Kitwe with diplomas cannot read and write. Only Masumba can explain how they get them.
these guys are jokers. A diploma holder who cant read and a lecturer who can reason. I think this guy is a gold digger. Bamisambilisha mwatunkana ka ba Chungu. Don’t treat people badly in life coz you don’t know who might help you tomorrow
If you are to go for a five year PHD, go with your wife or family, else you will find her pregnant
Ba Chungu muletusebanya, especially we who are Bemba speaking.
Ba Chungu after amisambilisha elo nomba mwamumona amabele ukulepa ! Shame on you fool !
Ba Chungu,
Listen, education is relative. She doesn’t need conventional education to qualify as your office. That’s why there are no application forms in marriage. Even if you designed one it would look like folly at its best.
It could be your marriage is unsustainable because you are not compatible with each other but education is far from being the reason. You seem to be so conscious of your education that it seems to be a case of mere literacy and numeracy you are talking about. Confide in one or two people and be honest, they may advise and help you not necessarily your marriage.
Women are naturally sensible beings with regards to matter of love and their software is more compatible to it than ours which is macho related and risk oriented which you seem to be your case on…
*To be your wife*
ya! isoni ba Doc. Mwakwatisha isukulu.
hahahah some men! tell us some else some other reasons,,, the beans has become too big or those things have become too long or you have lost interest altogether… not marking around the place like that. How many times did you ejaculate into her before noticed she was illilerate????
I doubt if someone can obtain a Diploma who cannot read or write. Can you call someone with a Diploma as illiterate? The best way for married people is to stay together not apart, that’s the reason marriages are ending nowadays and education is one of the thing that lead to marriage breakdowns.
It doesn’t make sense that someone has a Diploma but still cannot read and write. This lady maybe Dyslexic. How much do people in Zambia know about this condition? Whatever the situation I empathise with her situation – not being able to read or write.
Ba lecturer don’t be a coward be honest, those are lame grounds to base yo divorce on. She made u th man u are today mek ha th woman u wud want ha to be.
Na basambilila ukunya ba Chungu. Now he wants change of `government` pa nyumba. Women are just the same bambo. Educated or not educated. Just stick to her and make your marriage work. A friend of mine married an Msc, ACCA, CIMA, Ph.d like Mushota. Now he is looking for a grade 2 drop – out.
People must be allowed to divorce if they believe they are no longer compartible. Instead of living a stressfull life people must be allowed to separate.Love does fade who doesnt know that? Thats why there are so many unhappy people around becuase of this shikipisha thing. People must not stick to partners who no longer love them to avoid incidences of Gender based violence. Things change and if I belive my partner is no longer good for me ni zamaya bebele. You only live once and better be happy. The divorcee must also move on and maybe get an even better partner.
People must be allowed to divorce if they believe they are no longer compartible. Instead of living a stressfull life people must be allowed to separate.Love does fade who doesnt know that? Thats why there are so many unhappy people around becuase of this shikipisha thing. People must not stick to partners who no longer love them to avoid incidences of Gender based violence. Things change and if I believe my partner is no longer good for me ni zamaya bebele. You only live once and better be happy. The divorcee must also move on and maybe get an even better partner.
CBU lectures are equivalent to teachers so most cannot actually even be classified as literate. Phew!!
Its unfortunate Donald but I understand you and what you are going through. I know you to be a calm, collected and very mature individual and I know you should have reasons to reach this difficult decision, I will not demonise you or judge you. If you need to talk, you know your former lecturer, give me a shout and we can share, will in-box you!!!
Inferiority complex at play for Ba Chungu and only time will make him pay for such insult to the woman that stood by him and supported his further adult education (mature entry) only to forsaken her now. Be mindful, all that glitters isn’t gold. You are likely to be found wanting by your new found love that is “literate”
With due respect, theze are some of the lecturerz expected to produce graduates. If this lecturer can’t handle a Masters’ qualification, what will be the case if and when the Phd comes?
My late Dad once remarked; (this was after I divorced my first wife to marry another) “Son you don’t leave your wife for another, women are one and the same”. And true to his word, I am like having jumped from the frying pan into the fire…
On a lighter note bloggers; God in his own wisdom removed a rib from a man to make/build a LOUD SPEAKER!
people just keep yo marriages, its his decision not yours. my advise if he wil be happier let him move, as for the wife sory she has to find her fellow dander head.
Its unfortunate Donald but I understand you and what you are going through. I know you to be a calm, collected and very mature individual and I know you should have reasons to reach this difficult decision, I will not demonise you or judge you. If you need to talk, you know your former lecturer, give me a shout and we can share, will in-box you!!!
But it can not be true that the lady made him educated, if they married in 2005, he had already finished his diploma in forestry, done his undergraduate and probably doing his Master then, so what education, that si the major problem with women, they claim to have invested in you, even the last two years of your school life they shared with you!! The major issue is infidelity, if he has doubts about the child that is what he should be…
Ba Dona,12S1 97 product mufulira secondary school.you should have envolved the church and elders b4 going to court.and I believe there are close friends and lecturers you should have confided in b4 making this painful decision.As a lecturer,your students look up to you as a role model but when they read such unpleasant news,kaya.,..I feel for the child when parents seperate ninshi bachili imisepela no mukaka wakwi bele uchili ulenunka….
Yaba sad story indeed.May i encourage mrs Chungu to accept the DNA test.Why is she refusing if indeed there was no infidelity?
HIS EYE HAVE OPENED UP WITH A PHD JUST LIKE MUSHOTA WILL ON NICK AT THE END
Ba Chungu, try lonely Dollar $iliya, maybe it can work out for you
Ba Chungu lame excuse ,you can take her back to school after all you are a lecturer.Do not be deceived by students.
Another client.
Diploma holder unable to read and write. What price was it bought and by who? Dr. Solomon Jere Move in
Man brings girls home,,,, any reports to elders or friends….. yes it is called marriage interferenace in this context
Another PhD….Permanent Head Damage who is seeking a divorve
Both have agreed,,,, divorce after 7-8 years, it is normal
This jackass was my lecturer and apparently he even at one time wanted to do a fast on my girlfriend. The previous year he even failed a final year female student who turned his vibe down and my girlfriend was also heading for the same fate had we not rushed to the authorities. He has no friends… Even his fellow lecturers despise him because of very very foolish behavior. School of Natural Resources must get rid of this fool.
This guy is sick in his head they should check him properly, why not just say you no longer love that woman? It’s normal for love to die especially when you realise you have little in common, give her that share she invested in your bussiness and hit the road Jack, no fuss about it, ubututu ifyakushokolokana nefili normal!
12 April is my birthday please don’t go to court you will spoil my day. Comedy pa zed
Fellow bloggers , please explain. 99% ya wanthu olemba apa olemba mu Chibemba. Kansi ndiye kuti tonse tankhala aBemba or kapena anzanthu baBemba ndiye wali nama issues chabe. Pilizi nufunako Ansenga tikambishaneko mwanekwasu nichinji kansi kuluwa chakwasu napapata.
He just want’s ,Out because he don’t love her anymore . She should let him go .
There are two sides of the brain,the LEFT side and the RIGHT side.In Mr Chungu’s case,there’s nothing left on the RIGHT and nothing right on the LEFT.He needs a “SHRINK”.
Ba swaz mojo how do you know maybe this guy did a ka quick one on your girl friend muma tests and was about to do aka last.Ask your girl friend to be honest.
They must do a DNA especially in this case but the husbands actions are also questionable and i think this guy needs some seriuos counselling/deliverance.He must be seeing another girl most probably one doing an MBA or degree.The wife must have obtained her diploma at zipsip or copperstone college were there are some naughty chicks
I find it rather disturbing for people to be uttering such words when they don’t even know the details of the case. Mr. Chungu is someone I’ve known for a long time and I should say I even attended his wedding.
The issues he is raising are sound and true and for people like you who don’t have facts, I would suggest you reserve your comments. In case you guys didn’t know, you can sue someone for deception.
Big Don, don’t stress yourself over these unverified reports, Jehovah, the supreme ruler of the universe knows the kind of a man you are and am sure he approves your innocence. Stay calm, and watch quietly as Jehovah fights for you. Remember, the faithful slave says even those who will enter the promised new world will do so under great tests, this is just one of them. Will…
Hahahaha Babemba che!
Both are not honest to each other, let them divorce or stay together since they are the same. In this case it is better to stay and together they are fools.
a lecturer enganging other pipo to teach yo beloved wife? how?
Ba lecturer lempeleni kuli kabusha…they will advise you on this one.
Marital issues are complex for outsiders to judge. We can never know the ‘true’ truth.
Only Mr Chungu and wife have the truth. Mr Chungu and wife, be honest to each other.
The public can neither destroy nor save your marriage.
Be mature the way you broad-cast your marriage life.
Marital issues are complex for outsiders to judge. We can never know the ‘true’ truth.
Mr Chungu and wife, be honest to each other. The truth is in the two of you.
The public can neither destroy nor save you marriage.
Be mature.
Chitsiru iwe eti? Wamuona lero mkazi kuti ndiosaphunzira? Just say kuti chikondi palibe, wapeza kena kamkazi. Eeeh… Muleke, alipo ena amuna amadya mkute(chimbala). Tulipo twina tumuna , tuyembekeza.
Ba useless Chungu, how in Zambia can a diploma holder fail to read? I suspect Chungu stole someone’s certificate to give to the wife. After that woman suffered with you,today you accuse her foolishly,if you were my lecturer i could run away from your courses.Shame on you
this case is devoid of substance information. Both the Husband and Wife have told told the truth or the reporter has edited out pertinent data. On the other hand if the info here is true from both of them then both of them need psycho evaluation.
Bloggers, am so happy that nearly all of you have condemned this man on his frivolous reasons for seeking a divorce. Men, I have a warning for you: Do not divorce your wife on flimsy reasons because you think there’s something better out there. You don’t know where you’re going really. I have seen this with my own eyes. Heed these words from a song by an American band called Counting Crows, ‘Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got till it’s gone’. Don’t let that be your reality.
ba CHUNGU mwatu sebanya!!!!! You just look smart from outside but inside your head you are really filthy….. Ama cool aya bufi….. you digust me terribily
It is unfortunate that Donald’s issues have to go to the public domain in this way. However, those of you who do not know Donald you can say all sorts of nonsense. Donald I know you have gone through a lot in this your marriage. You may therefore be justified to divorce your wife but you should have done this in chambers so that your story remains confined. Nevertheless take heart for the storm will soon settle. All the best.