Kembo Mohadi's daughter weds

A call has been made for Zimbabweans to protect the marriage institution which is the bedrock of a stable society that can create a stable environment for development.

The call was made at the wedding of Malcolm Ambrose and Abigail Mohadi in Beitbridge.

Abigail is the daughter of Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi and Beitbridge Senator, Tambudzani Mohadi.

The wedding was attended by the ‘who-is-who's from Zimbabwe and across the Limpopo as well as senior Zanu-PF officials.

The Senior Minister of State, Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo, who was among the dignitaries at the wedding, said marriage is a fundamental social institution and expressed worry over the increase in the number of divorce cases in the country.

Also in attendance was Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Andrew Langa, who said the young generation should be encouraged to respect the sanctity of marriage.

The parents of the bride expressed joy at their daughter's marriage and wished her well as she assumes her new role as a wife.

Experts say a stable marriage institution is critical in moulding responsible citizens.

Researchers in Britain say children from broken families are nine times more likely to become young criminal offenders and are twice more likely to live in poverty than those from stable homes.