Global DNA Zimbabwe has revealed that over 60 per cent of men who have gone for DNA tests, were looking after children who are not their own.
Data analysis for tests conducted on deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) specimens tested by the organisation in 2019 showed that 63 per cent were negative while in 37 per cent of the tests done, the probability of paternity was 99,99 per cent. Global DNA Zimbabwe said in a statement:
This shows that from all the tests done by the organisation in 2019 there are more negative results than positive.
According to Global DNA Zimbabwe, people seek DNA tests mainly because of the high prevalence of infidelity, long-distance relationships — especially married couples.
There is also a desire to settle maintenance disputes and inheritance.