Dr. Tonderai Chiwawa, the District Medical Officer for Bindura, has become the subject of widespread social media attention after reportedly offering two goats as compensation to his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Karen Tandanguni, following their breakup.
The controversy has intensified, with Karen, 25, taking the married doctor to a traditional court over the matter.
Karen claims their relationship began in November 2022, during which Dr. Chiwawa allegedly promised to marry her and even introduced her to some of his relatives. However, she said some of his family members cautioned her about his past, including three marriages and several children. After their breakup, Karen alleges that the doctor offered her two goats as compensation, which she rejected as insulting.
The situation has escalated further, with Karen accusing Dr. Chiwawa of pressuring her to terminate her pregnancy and threatening her when she refused. “I also fear for my life because he said he is prepared to harm me if I keep the child,” she claimed.
Karen has since reported the matter to Bindura Police, including a theft complaint regarding her phone, which contained incriminating messages and was allegedly stolen. The case is scheduled for resolution before Chief Masembura on January 19.
Dr. Chiwawa, however, denies the allegations, claiming he only knows Karen from the neighborhood and dismissing her accusations as an attempt to damage his reputation. “I know the girl from around, and I don’t care about what she says. You can write all the information she gives you. She just wants to tarnish my image,” he stated.