He insisted on A MARRIAGE of 18 years has come to an end at Matero Local Court, Zambia, after a woman from Six Miles in Chibombo District agreed to dissolve her union with her husband, who accused her of infecting him with HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
John Daka petitioned the court to divorce his wife, Agnes Makai, citing mistrust, family interference, and health complications as reasons for the breakdown of their marriage.
John told the court that the marriage began happily but turned sour in 2020 when both partners discovered they were HIV-positive. John also said that he later contracted STIs and blamed Agnes for the infections.
He further complained that Agnes’ family condemned him for allegedly infecting her, leaving him feeling isolated and unloved.
Agnes, however, disputed her husband’s account. According to Zambia Mail, she said medical professionals had advised them to use condoms during intimacy, but John refused.
She accused him of promiscuity and of knowingly infecting her with STIs.
“One day, we wanted to make love but the condom was damaged, yet he insisted we go ahead. This man, your honour, has no secrets; he discloses everything to everyone in the whole neighbourhood.
“Now everyone knows I am HIV-positive and I feel embarrassed,” Agnes said. Despite expressing love for John earlier, Agnes agreed to the divorce, saying she could no longer endure the humiliation.
Parents from both families also testified, supporting the dissolution. Senior Magistrate, Lewis Mumba, granted the divorce and ordered John to compensate Agnes with K10,000, payable in instalments.
