The Harare Civil Court has become the stage for a dramatic legal battle, pitting a married woman against her former employer, with accusations of infidelity, stolen fertilizer, and a five-month-old pregnancy. The case, which has stirred whispers and raised eyebrows across the city, highlights the complexities of relationships, the delicate balance of power dynamics in the workplace, and the enduring consequences of actions, both personal and professional.
At the heart of the drama is Eustine Munemo, a former employee of Lawrence Zulu, a farm owner. Munemo, who is married, claims that Zulu, her former boss, is responsible for her current pregnancy, a claim that Zulu vehemently denies.
“He is the father to my unborn child,” Munemo declared in court. “We started dating last year in January and he promised to take care of my family. I was staying at his farm before I got pregnant.”
Zulu, however, paints a different picture, accusing Munemo and her husband of stealing fertilizer from his farm. He claims that he dismissed both of them as a result, with Munemo’s husband currently in custody.
“She stole fertilisers and her husband was arrested last year,” Zulu stated. “Her husband is still in custody and I employed someone else.”
The court proceedings have been marked by a tense exchange of accusations, with both parties presenting their versions of events. Munemo claims that Zulu is attempting to evade responsibility for his actions, while Zulu insists that Munemo is simply seeking to exploit the situation for personal gain.
The issue is now the main bulletin in the farming community, with some questioning the nature of the relationship between Munemo and Zulu. Some believe that Munemo’s claims are credible, while others are skeptical, suggesting that she may be using the pregnancy as leverage against her former employer.
In a bid to protect Zulu from further harassment as he was the complainant in this case, Magistrate Meenal Narotam issued a protection order against Munemo, prohibiting her from entering Zulu’s premises without his consent or threatening him.
