'Marriage institution is sacred, divorces worry Govt'

Vice President Joice Mujuru says the marriage institution is sacred and government is concerned about the high rate of divorce cases in the country.
Mujuru made the remarks during celebrations to mark the 20th wedding anniversary for the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Mashonaland Central, Advocate Martin Dinha. 
Family, relatives, friends and fellow politicians gathered at Eskbank Farm, along the Harare-Bindura highway to witness Advocate Dinha renew his marriage vows with his wife of 20 years, Mrs Mercy Dinha.
Guest of honour, Vice President Mujuru spoke from the heart and gave motherly advice to the couple, saying marriage is not easy but couples should respect each other for the union to succeed. 
Mujuru narrated challenges that she encountered during her 34-year marriage to the late General Solomon Mujuru but said she maintained her love and respect for her husband because even when he had extra-marital affairs, he always treated her with respect and honour.  
Other senior government officials who attended the anniversary who included ministers; Dr Sydney Sekeramayi, Saviour Kasukuwere, Nicholas Goche and the Deputy Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement, Tendai Savanhu also wished the couple the best in their marriage. 
Mr Pethias Nhariswa, Mrs Dinha's father and Mr Paul Dinha, who is the young brother to Advocate Dinha said the couple is exemplary in the family and most young couples look up to them as role models.     
Principal and Head of Chishawasha Mission, Father Fidelis Mukonori presided over the wedding anniversary mass and implored parents to discipline their children as they are the future leaders of the country.
Meanwhile, guests at the wedding anniversary also took time to wish Mujuru a happy belated birthday.
Vice President Mujuru turned 59 on the 15th of this month.