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Lobola dispute threatens marriage after miscarriage claims

A marriage is facing uncertainty just five months after lobola was paid, following a dispute between a couple over claims of pregnancy and a subsequent miscarriage.Tadiwanashe Mildred Maradzika, 26, and Carlton Nyahunzvi, 26, have reported…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 13:47hrs | 1493 | by Staff reporter

Do not to marry into certain families

I will advise my children not to marry into certain families, even if the person they are marrying looks just fine. Some battles are too much, and they go on for too long. They are not worth it.Saying, "I'm marrying you, not your fami…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:24hrs | 1991 | by Benjamin Zulu Global

Ncube marriage breakdown plays out on social media

BULAWAYO businessman and Kingdom Blue Funeral Services founder Dr Brilliant Ncube and his wife, Belinda Magabadela Ncube, appear to have separated, with the breakdown of their relationship now playing out publicly on social media.The coupl…

Published: 12 Sep 2026 at 19:54hrs | 1989 | by Staff reporter

Botswana births outside wedlock rise as marriages plummet

The number of marriages registered in Botswana has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, while births outside wedlock now account for the overwhelming majority of registered births, according to the Botswana Statistics Report on births, …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:13hrs | 1275 | by Staff reporter

Man says he spent US$31,700 lobola on 4 failed marriages

A Zimbabwean man, Blessing Togarepi, says he spent a total of US$31,700 on lobola across four marriages between 2020 and 2026, with each union ending in separation.According to Togarepi, his marriages were all short-lived, with the longest…

Published: 28 Jul 2026 at 18:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why men really leave: a frank reflection on diaspora divorce

Disclaimer: This article is not to glorify infidelity, shame women, or blame men. Sin is sin, and a person is responsible for their choices. The aim here is education, awareness, and prevention: to name patterns many couples in the diaspor…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 06:06hrs | 1497 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Zimbabwe;s Senate demands tougher marriage laws

Senators have called for stronger enforcement of laws against child marriages and teenage pregnancies, warning that the practice continues to deprive thousands of girls of education, economic opportunities and a better future despite const…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:50hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter

Senators demand tough action against child marriage

Zimbabwe's Senate has called for stricter enforcement of laws against child marriage and teenage pregnancy, warning that the continued exploitation of young girls is undermining the country's social and economic development despite existin…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 11:34hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter

Feud erupts over pensioner's marriage to younger woman

A family dispute has erupted after a 66-year-old man married a woman nearly two decades younger, prompting concerns from relatives who fear he could be vulnerable to manipulation and the possible loss of family property.Njabulo Mhlanga rec…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 11:32hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter

Maid wrecks marriage

Medical students at Mashoko School of Nursing were recently left stunned after a divorced woman stormed the institution, demanding to confront her former housemaid over allegations that she ruined her marriage.Ruvimbo Muringayi reportedly …

Published: 27 May 2026 at 07:25hrs | 1774 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo seeks to nullify marriage with Sonja

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has launched an urgent High Court application seeking to have his estranged wife Sonja Madzikanda's divorce case dismissed, arguing that their customary union was already dissolved in 2024 and that ongoing liti…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 10:04hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter

Gwekwerere confirms marriage collapse

Former Evans Gwekwerere has confirmed the collapse of his marriage to Natasha Kaira Green following a domestic dispute that reportedly turned violent.Speaking exclusively to H-Metro, the former Dynamos striker admitted that he assaulted hi…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 08:01hrs | 1908 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Java's marriage collapses

Flamboyant preacher Passion Java has confirmed that his 10-year marriage to Ethiopian-born beauty Lily Tsegaye has officially come to an end.The announcement follows months of speculation surrounding the couple's relationship. Last year, f…

Published: 25 Feb 2026 at 06:14hrs | 1953 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Chiefs CEO in scandalous love triangle with married woman

A Bulawayo marriage has been thrown into chaos after Eric Ncube discovered that his wife, Latoya Johanna Ndlovu, was allegedly involved in an affair with Thulani "Javas" Sibanda, the chief executive officer of Bulawayo Chiefs Football Club…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 18:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mum killed daughter to clear path for new marriage

Police in Masvingo province have arrested a 35-year-old woman, Fadzai Geviza of Village 2, Fair Range, for allegedly killing her three-year-old daughter. Authorities say the tragic incident was allegedly motivated by the suspect's desire t…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 13:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe marries into Zulu royal heartland

Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe has officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, a Qwabe man from KwaNongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in a culturally rich traditional wedding that celebrated African unity and cross-border heritage.The intimate c…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 14:47hrs | 1206 | by Staff reporter

African infertility is due to infectious causes(STIs, etc)

Sad reality. The success of marriage, in many African societies, overlies on the ability of a woman to bear children.According to a study, majority of African women infertility is due to infectious causes(STIs, etc) and about 46% of Africa…

Published: 23 May 2023 at 13:31hrs | 375 | by Erick Matotoba

Marriage is not an achievement

These are the headlines that get you roasted in Pentecostal and religious circles. How on earth, would you say that, "marriage is not achievement?" Some are actually fasting for it, and binding "marine spirits" that are stopping their marr…

Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Arthur Marara-Point Blank

Checklist for an ideal wife

MARRIAGE is not a walk in the park. It's a triathlon. Running through the park, followed by biking up Mount Everest, then swimming across the Atlantic Ocean. But you agreed, "till death do us part." Don't give up until you have fought your…

Published: 07 May 2021 at 10:15hrs | | by Nhlalwenhle Ncube Sithole

China-Zimbabwe relations: A marriage not worthy?

A MARRIAGE built on rocks does not last. The Lome Agreement of 1975 between European Economic Community and African Caribbean and Pacific countries is a typical example to China-Zimbabwe relations that any alliance made is not made in good…

Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 07:32hrs | | by Christine Rumbidzai Matinanga

The Marriage Bill of 2017 - A personal reflection on why it will not fly!

I am sure most people have read the proposed Marriages Bill of 2017, which seeks to repeal and replace the existing Marriage Act (Chapter 5:11) & the Customary Marriages Act (Chapter 5:01).  My focus is on PART VI, OFFENCES AND MI…

Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 11:06hrs | 2326 | by Pastor Tomson Dube

Life After Divorce - When Is A Perfect Time To Start A New Relationship?

The Emotional Turmoil After a divorce, do not enter any new relationship quickly. You need to give it some time to fully regain yourself before thinking of star

Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 13:39hrs | 2209 | by Staff Reporter

Bev's 9 year 'marriage' ends

SOUTH Africa based dancer Beverly Sibanda's nine-year 'marriage' with manager and confidante, Hapaguti "Harpers" Mapimhidze, is over!H-Metro revealed that Harpers was growing frustrated as a result of Bev's conduct ever since she settled a…

Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa, Grace marriage doomed to fail

THE 2018 harmonised elections set for 30 July seems have like any other election in Zimbabwe, generated a lot of interest, but it looks like this year we are in for dramatic surprises, some of them turning out to be comical.In very electio…

Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 08:24hrs | 893 | by Staff writer

The unholy marriage between the Chiefs and Zanu-PF

This week's edition comes from an individual I have grown to respect for his unwavering national loyalty, but also insightful commentary on the law and Zimbabwe in general which constantly appears on social media and has won him both fans …

Published: 09 May 2018 at 06:10hrs | 968 | by Thabani Mnyama

Communication and Compromise are the oxygen of every romantic relationship

Its St Valentine's Day and what a perfect day to celebrate love. In the course of appreciating&nbsp; the extravagant eye-catching garden fresh bouquet of flower

Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 22:05hrs | 1962 | by Matthew Dube esquire

About Marriage (Part 1)

If you take a look at marriages these days and marriages in the previous centuries, you will spot a lot of differences. Seems like these days people are not get

Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 07:22hrs | 3178 | by Belinda Chowa

You are in control of your marriage

Are you one of those women always wondering how others make it through their marriages, as yours is always full of drama and at times becomes too hot to handle?The truth is that marriage is not a fluffy bed of roses and it takes a lot of w…

Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 04:33hrs | 596 | by Nhlalwenhle Ncube

Grace Mugabe, the least expected to humiliate any woman in a polygamous marriage

When women rise against women! Tear each other apart! Humiliate one another on the street! At funerals! At social clubs and at Comrade Chinx's house hand-over, who then would respect them before they respect themselves? You will surely par…

Published: 07 May 2017 at 08:45hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola

Pastor writes a guide to those seeking marriage

EAGLE Life Ministries' leader and prophet, Blessing Chiza, is set to launch a book focusing on marriage and counselling at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

Published: 23 Mar 2017 at 17:41hrs | 1270 | by Staff reporter

Africa United in Love

Truly and verily, I have  none of the smallest figments of doubt that the strongest and key bone in you is the puzzle of my once missing rib.It is on this day, thirty one years ago, a day we were co-jointed together, when God threw me…

Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 08:42hrs | | by Wangu Mazodze

Beware of joy snatchers in marriage

ENJOY life with your wife, whom you love all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun â€“ all our meaningless days. For this is your lot in lift and in your toilsome labour under the sun. Life is to be enjoyed…

Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 11:50hrs | 830 | by Pastors Davison and Gwen Kanokanga

Unpacking double- barelled surnames

GETTING married in an African context is usually celebrated and having a white wedding is icing on the cake hence the joy associated with it. Marriage confirms oneness and that unity is made more solid when names are changed with the woman…

Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 12:18hrs | 872 | by Robin Muchetu

A 'marriage' of shame

A rather strange civil court case was heard in Bulawayo recently in which a man begged a magistrate to evict the man's daughter and her lover from his (the man's) house.The daughter had been living with her lover at her maiden home in spit…

Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 05:52hrs | 1935 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

Can juju cement marriages?

THIS was the most interesting week for me as emails poured into my inbox and I must say people out there have various ways of expressing and keeping their loved ones on the lock down. So this week we are talking about love potions mostly u…

Published: 09 Aug 2015 at 08:32hrs | 2708 | by Auntie Charity

Tsvangirai is on cloud nine in his marriage

The Movement for Democratic Change President Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is happily married,he is on cloud nine in his marriage and both remains loyal to each other. President and his wife always moves in pace in every journey they take a…

Published: 23 Feb 2015 at 16:14hrs | 6599 | by Prof Richard M Simango

Sex vital in marriage

YES, I know that some marriages are in the midst of incredible painful circumstances, wrought by the January disease, betrayal, miscommunication or deep unresolved problems and I do get that things are complicated right now but please do n…

Published: 18 Jan 2015 at 08:29hrs | 6459 | by Auntie Charity

Financial abuse in marriage

ACCORDING to surveys, in a group of five people, two of them have experienced domestic violence and have also suffered financial abuse.Last week I took time out to discuss issues concerning money and it got me thinking that we often overlo…

Published: 09 Nov 2014 at 12:59hrs | 3279 | by Aunty Winnie Charity

Most men prefer decent wives

EVERY man is different, and so are his preferences. While some men prefer women in modest clothes because they reveal a confident woman who knows how to let her body speak for them, others prefer women in mini-skirts and dresses with provo…

Published: 06 Oct 2014 at 18:39hrs | 3722 | by Chido Macherenje

Superstition kills marriages

I AM still thinking around Justice Chiweshe's concern over the sharp rise in divorce cases in our dear country."The rate at which couples are divorcing has reached alarming levels," said Justice Chiweshe at the official opening of the 2013…

Published: 26 Jul 2014 at 11:01hrs | | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa Successful Solutions

Use your mouth right!

What are you saying about your life? Your family? Your health? Your future?Your words will shape your world. Do you want to live in a world where you are satisfied, protected, and at peace? Then start putting God's words in your mouth! Say…

Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 12:49hrs | 5082 | by Brother Shepard Shumba, Johannesburg

Signs of immaturity marriage for Men

Nobuhle Virgie1) Rejecting food when there's an issue: one of the things I hold in high esteem about my father is the fact that I never saw him reject my mother's food even when they had serious misunderstanding. In fact, its a big "sin" f…

Published: 27 Jan 2014 at 20:16hrs | | by Nobuhle Virgie

Same-sex marriage has no effect on straight couples - Research

New research published June 11 in the Public Library of Science, show that same-sex marriage has no impact on straight couples."[A] deleterious effect on rates of state rates of opposite sex marriage has been argued to be a motivating fact…

Published: 12 Jun 2013 at 19:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Cohabitation (ukuhlalisana), is this a new type of marriage?

While in the past it used to be almost taboo cohabitation in the Southern Africa has increased by a phenomenal   percentage in the past half century. In 1960s, it was unheard of for unmarried couples to live together. Now the num…

Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 10:57hrs | 5849 | by Velempini Ndlovu

Inside a polygamous marriage

In the village, in the land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve, a man who swallows a mango seed, surely trusts that he has a big opening, for, the undigested seed would want to come out one day. What with the dictates of nature!And, it is a…

Published: 15 Jun 2012 at 07:10hrs | 2692 | by Isdore Guvamombe

Tsvangirai's marriage to Macheka's daughter, the dynamics

There are mixed feelings to Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's recent engagement to Elizabeth Macheka, 35-year-old daughter to Zanu-PF loyalist and former Chitungwiza mayor, Joseph Macheka.While this should pass as an ordinary union by two…

Published: 04 Jun 2012 at 08:35hrs | | by Nkosana Dlamini

Circus Marriage: You can do better Morgan

This world never ceases to amaze me, so at one time we heard that Morgan Tsvangirai is planning to sue over the story of his "marriage" to Locadia Tembo. Now he issues a statement that he is "divorcing" his new wife. He says his good inten…

Published: 02 Dec 2011 at 09:00hrs | | by Dalla Bill

Tsvangirai, be advised - Women can build or destroy a man

Dear Honourable Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai,Honourable Prime Minister, who you date or marry, must be your private affairâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ã¹ regrettably, this is not the case; you are a public figure and nothing you do is private anym…

Published: 27 Nov 2011 at 08:03hrs | | by Calisto Mudzingwa

It's important for Tsvangirai to control his zip as Prime Minister

Question Time looks at the confusion surrounding reports that Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai had married long time girlfriend Locadia Karimatsenga Tembo. Political analyst Pedzisai Ruhanya blames co-Home Affairs Minister Theresa Makone f…

Published: 25 Nov 2011 at 17:39hrs | 1284 | by Lance Guma

When is an African Christian couple considered married

in the sight of God?In African society, a valid marriage is said to have been contracted and considered legitimate only when the lobola negotiations and transactions between the members of the lobola-giving family and the lobola-receiving …

Published: 23 Nov 2011 at 19:41hrs | | by Onesimus A. Ngundu

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