'Virgin' Bona ties the knot

Simba Chikore and Bona Mugabe are now husband and wife.

The two were joined in the holy matrimony by the Vicar General of the Roman catholic Church, Father Muguti at the first family's residence in Borrowdale, Harare.

Several delegates attended the ceremony, where Simba and Bona were in high spirits as they exchanged marriage vows.

Chikore described Bona as a God fearing woman, whose patience is testimony of God's faith and love to his people.

Bona paid tribute to his husband, Simba, whom she said has made her a stronger woman.

She added that she is more than excited to spend her whole life with him.

Heads of state present at the ceremony are Dr Michael Sata of Zambia, DRC's President Joseph Kabila and President Jacob Zuma of South African and President Teodore Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of the Equatorial Guinea.

Also in attendance are several diplomats, government officials and other dignitaries.

Among the musicians billed to perform are South Africa's Zahara, Soweto String Quartet, and locally, Jah Prayzah and Sulumani Chimbetu.