Correspondent|PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter, Tasiwa Nancy Dambudzo, has filed for divorce alleging that her husband of 17-years fathered children out of wedlock and physically assaulted her when she dared enquire of his infidelity.

Tasiwa’s husband David Johnson Ndawana Mparuri had on March 26 2018 entered an appearance to defend his wife’s claims.

He, however, went on to withdraw before signing a consent paper on November 20 agreeing to the relief sought by Tasiwa.

Tasiwa had on March 9 2018 instituted proceedings against Mparuri claiming an order for decree of divorce and other ancillary relief.

In her affidavit of evidence, Tasiwa who has three children with Mparuri said the marriage had irretrievable broken down to such an extent that they could no longer live together as husband and wife.

“The defendant had improperly associated with other women and has fathered children out of wedlock with other women which I find incompatible with the continuance of a normal marriage relationship,” she said.

Tasiwa claimed that on more than two occasions, Mparuri had gone on violent rants and even threatened to kill her.

“The defendant has physically and emotionally abused me throughout the marriage. In 2004 at a party held for my sister at our home, respondent who had picked a fight with my sister pushed and shoved me when I tried to console my sister after the fight,” she said.

“In 2006, I discovered that respondent was having an affair when I saw him driving our family vehicle with his girlfriend and child in the car. I confronted him about the affair and he physically assaulted me for asking about the affair.”

“In 2007 he again assaulted me after a misunderstanding involving one of my sisters and his brother. I reported the matter to the police. He has threatened my life several times and on one occasion threatened to shoot me.”

A consent paper signed on November 21 2018 shows that the two arrived at an agreement to part ways.

According to the consent paper Mparuri shall pay maintenance for each of the minor children in the sum of $300 per month per child until they complete their tertiary education.

Mparuri shall also solely meet the tuition and medical costs of the children. Mparuri also agreed that Tasiwa retains an Audi A4 motor vehicle, Mercedes Benz C200 CDI, full rights of immovable property – number 13 Stanely Hill, Meyrick Park Harare, while a boat they own will be sold and proceeds shared equally.