Jonathan Gadzura neglects wife and kids

HARARE – Prominent businessman and politician Jonathan Kadzura was this past week dragged to court on allegations of neglecting his wife and children.

Kadzura, who is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rural Industrial Development (Pvt) Ltd, was dragged to the Harare civil court by his wife Kholiswa Kudzura.

She was claiming US$4 000 for her maintenance and their two children. In her claim, Kholiswa said Kadzura left her to stay with another wife at the same farm where she is currently residing.

“I have been on separation with him from September 2012 to date after he moved out of our matrimonial home and moved into another residence at the farm where he resides with another woman.

“Respondent had been giving me money for the upkeep amounting to US$500 per week, which translates to US$2000 per month. However, upon receipt of court application (Protection Order) in early December 2012 he ceased proving for me and the children totally.

“Over and above all, the money for personal upkeep, Kadzura, would also foot all my medical expenses, which amounts to US$1 500 per month.

“On a daily basis, I take two children to and from school coupled with my own frequent trips to the doctors and into town for procurement of daily provisions which consume a lot of fuel. I require US$600 to meet the fuel expenses,” she said in her affidavits.

She also claimed that the two were married for 19 years and Kadzura had been proving for her and the children.

Kholiswa also said that Kadzura had the capacity to pay her claim arguing that he was a successful farmer and businessman with vast interest in Hotels and catering industry. The mother of three also said that Kadzura was the owner of Mountview Hotel and Marange Supermarket.

Magistrate Rekinah Dzikiti ordered Kadzura to pay US$600 for the upkeep of his family. He was also ordered to pay school fees for his child who is attending school at Speciss College and meet their medical expenses.

“The respondent is hereby ordered to pay US$600 for the one minor child with effect from February 28. Respondent is also ordered to pay for medical expenses and continue paying school fees for his child who is attending school at Speciss College,” said magistrate Rekinah Dzikiti in her ruling.

Kholiswa was represented by Musindo Dunira Hungwe of Kadzere, Hungwe and Madevere Legal Practiitioners.