A LUSAKA marriage has been reduced to sneaky body to body heat transfer link up sessions in lodges where the husband and a wife meet like boyfriend and girlfriend while the woman is kept in the dark of where her man resides after completing police training.
Seeking to reconcile with her estranged husband Olience Namoobe, 25, told the Matero Local Court that their relationship has been reduced to concealed meetings in lodges, following their separation.
Appearing before Magistrate Harriet Mulenga, she petitioned for reconciliation with her husband, Humphrey Hamoonga, 30, who alleged that his wife’s hatred for his mother had driven a wedge between them.
Namoobe revealed to the court that since their separation, when Hamoonga joined the police force and underwent training, they maintained contact by meeting in lodges whenever he returned to town for his salary.
However, she claims this arrangement ceased in December last year, leaving her in the dark about his whereabouts.
“I am tired of meeting my husband in a lodge. I don’t know where he stays, and even when I visit his mother’s home, they refuse to tell me his whereabouts and don’t welcome me,” Namoobe lamented.
She also alleged that Hamoonga now refuses to provide financial support for their child, accusing her of wanting to live off his money, while readily supporting his mother.
The marital discord, which has led to a one-year-ten-month separation, reportedly stems from Namoobe’s strained relationship with Hamoonga’s mother.
Hamoonga testified that Namoobe harbours strong negative feelings towards his mother, even going so far as to dilute her lotion with water and using insulting language.
“I couldn’t believe my own eyes when I discovered that she emptied my mother’s lotion and added water to it,” Hamoonga stated.
“It became clear that her resentment for my mother ran deep, driving her to commit such a spiteful act.”
He also claimed Namoobe would contact her own mother whenever his mother visited, seemingly to avoid interaction.
Namoobe, however, denied all accusations of disrespect or ill will towards her mother-in-law.
Despite the deep-seated issues and the unusual nature of their interactions, both Namoobe and Hamoonga expressed a desire to reconcile, affirming their continued love for each other.
Magistrate Mulenga acknowledged the complexities of the case and adjourned the matter, allowing the couple time to begin their reconciliation.
“I will not be ending this case today; I’m going to adjourn the matter until July 24th. With the long weekend, I would like to see how you both cope with the reconciliation process,” she stated.
“You should begin the process of reconciliation right here, Hamoonga. Hold your wife’s hand, take her to the mall, treat her to some ice cream and a nice meal. This is where your journey to repair your relationship begins.”
The magistrate also delivered a stern warning to Namoobe regarding her mother-in-law.
“Your mother-in-law should be your ally, your confidant. If you neglect her, she will turn against you, and that’s when things will start to fall apart. Remember that a mother-in-law claps with her feet if neglected,” cautioned the magistrate.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba July 7, 2025
