THE Matero Local Court has finally put the last nail in the coffin of the scandalous marriage of 44-year-old Lusaka husband, John Ncwane and his 23-year-old wife, Mercy Bwalya’s drama-filled union which came crashing down due to infidelity and evil power manipulation.
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Just days prior to the final ruling on the couple’s divorce, the court was presented with explosive details regarding extramarital affairs of Bwalya, who allegedly longanad with her ex- turned wedding DJ, boyfriend two days after the marriage ceremony.
Magistrate Harriet Mulenga was informed that Bwalya’s did not only sleep with the DJ, but also was maintained sexual relationships with 32 other men, leaving Ncwane utterly devastated and his trust betrayed.
Ncwane is believed to have met Bwalya on Facebook and only wed her a year after his previous wife died, as he sold his properties that he acquired with his late wife and financed a lavish wedding for Bwalya which amounted to over K205,000.
He later claimed that Bwalya used charms on him, and asked him to undress, bath in charms and run around the house naked, to which he complied out of love and a desire to please her, revealing that it forced his children aged eight and nine to engage in prolonged periods of prayer and fasting.
However, during submission and final judgement, Bwalya had her bombs to explode about her husband as well.
She told the court that Ncwane was the bigger problem in the union who used to drink his own urine, tied charms around his waist, and even accused his own siblings of trying to bewitch him.
According to her testimony, Ncwane allegedly married another woman before his previous wife’s death and spoke ill of his relatives, warning her not to associate with them.
Bwalya presented evidence in form of recorded voice notes that were played in court, exposing Ncwane further, with his other mistress calling him a pig and his younger brother swearing that he would not even attend his funeral if he was to die.
Driven to desperation by Ncwane’s treatment of her, Bwalya disclosed that she even went to Ncwane’s late wife’s grave to cry as he caused her so much pain and suffering.
“Nganalitekenye (I would have relaxed). Am just regretting because he lied to me, I would have avoided whatever I have found myself in,” Bwalya lamented.
And Ncwane responded that perhaps Bwalya would be better off with someone more easily manipulated by her and family, asking her to be thankful for meeting him.
“I regret that I ended up putting my children in this mess. My advice to Bwalya is to be more cautious in future relationships. Don’t travel at night to meet someone you met on Facebook, as it is dangerous and could lead to your death. If you want to date someone, meet them during the day,” he said.
Presiding over the case, magistrate Mulenga rebuked the couple for their short-lived marriage, describing it as a chaotic and fruitless endeavor that was rife with drama and lacking in substance.
“Ncwane, this has been a difficult lesson for you but I hope you can take something positive from it. God is speaking to you, and I urge you to listen. In the future, consider marrying someone closer to your age, as your wife was not serious about this marriage and it led to numerous problems,” she said.
“You must take life more seriously because changing women like clothes is a destructive habit that will only bring ruin. Do not treat women like disposable fashion trends instead, be content with what God has blessed you with and appreciate the women in your life. You are grown enough.”
She advised Ncwane to prioritise grieving the loss of his late wife and to carefully assess his behaviour in order to make positive changes for the future.
The magistrate told Bwalya, to also consider her choices more carefully when entering into relationships, advising her to look beyond material possessions and focus on more important factors in a partner.
She further granted them divorce and rejected any financial compensation for either parties due to the short duration of the marriage and the numerous issues that had arisen.
“I find it deeply concerning that you Ncwane sold the properties you acquired with your late wife to fund your lavish wedding with Bwalya. Those assets were meant for your children, and they should not suffer because of your impulsive decisions. I won’t award any compensation, and I will not touch those properties, because they belong to your children,” ruled the magistrate.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba July 10, 2025
