Lusaka Father Accused of Placing Crying Infant in Refrigerator During Marriage Dispute

2026-02-09 - 12:19

A divorce case before the Matero Local Court in Lusaka has heard allegations that a father placed his eight-month-old daughter in a refrigerator during domestic disputes. The matter involved 41-year-old Ishmael Phiri, a tailor from Matero Compound, and his wife, 36-year-old Annie Siulapwa, who petitioned for divorce citing ongoing conflict following the birth of their