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13/05/2026

MOTHER BURNS BOY BY DIPPING HAND IN HOT WATER....

Story Credit: Zambia Daily Mail

A DISPUTE between a couple from Kasenengwa District has resulted in their 3-year-old toddler suffering burns on both hands, after the mother allegedly dipped them in hot water.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba has said in a statement that the toddler is currently admitted to Chipata Central Hospital.

The incident occurred on Saturday night, May 9, 2026 around 20:00 hours in Mutanta Village in Chief Chikuwe’s area.

Mr Mweemba said the incident happened after the victim’s stepfather, Jacob Ngoma, returned home around 20hrs, from the local market, with three fritters.

“It is alleged that the stepfather became upset when the child took and ate an extra fritter without his permission. This sparked a heated dispute during which the Mother was accused of failing to properly discipline the child,” he said.

After this, the Mother, Jennifer Mwanza, 38, who is believed to be mentally ill, allegedly reacted angrily to her husband’s complaints, took the child outside and forced both his hands into a large pot of hot bathing water.

“The stepfather rushed to the scene after hearing the child’s cries, rescued him and rushed him to his uncle, Christopher Mwanza, 26, at Katinta Village,” he said.

The uncle took the child to Muzeyii Mini Hospital on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and he was later referred to Chipata Central Hospital where he remains admitted.

The Uncle reported the matter to Chiparamba Police Post on Monday May 11, 2026.

Police arrested the suspect and subsequently released her on police bond due to her reported mental condition, and responsibility of caring for a one-year-old child, as investigations continue.

CREDIT: ABIGAIL CHIFUSA/ DAILY MAIL

Image for illustration purposes.

13/05/2026

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Young people always remember the decision you make today, affect your tomorrow.

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