A 23-year-old man from Lusaka has taken his ex-girlfriend to court, seeking confirmation of the paternity of a four-month-old child he believed to be his. John Banda told the court that he was shocked to discover a photo on social media featuring his ex-girlfriend, Miriam Beene, her new partner, John Shamutete, and the child he thought was his. The photo was captioned: “As I reflect on my life, I am truly blessed for my family.” This post raised doubts in Banda’s mind, prompting him to question the child’s paternity. When he confronted Beene, she revealed that the baby was not his. In her defence, Beene informed the court that she had already told Banda via text message weeks prior that...