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Son impregnates and marries biological mother
A woman in Zambia named Betty Mbereko, aged 40, has married her son, 23-year-old Farai Mbereko, after becoming pregnant with his child, further complicating their relationship.Betty, who was w...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:37hrs | 899 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's daughter marries a South African man
Tanya Masiyiwa, daughter of Zimbabwean tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, recently celebrated her marriage to Lethabo Molobi, her South African partner.Following a traditional ceremony on December 23, 20...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Apostolic member (65) marries wife's niece (10)
POLICE in Chiredzi have re-arrested an apostolic sect member Never Muzorora (65) of village 7, Matedzi, accusing him of taking in his wife's 10-year-old niece as his seventh wife.Muzorora and ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa must warn his Apostolic Sect supporters against child marriages'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) Kadoma Central legislator Muchineripi Chinyanganya has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently condemn early child marriages which are rampant in the Apo...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
White bride on rural stoep
ONE of the hallmarks of a marriage in the Ndebele culture is ukucola, a ritual to introduce the daughter-in-law to the ancestors which is conducted by the groom's family. The process invo...Published: 01 Oct 2022 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | | by Matthew Mare
Opposition: Politics and Pisgah sight fallacy
A student of CultureAT heart and at soul, I am a student of culture.This is why I opted to read Literature at college, much of it drawn from the Western World.But that was to g...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:15hrs | 12 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Chiwenga marries long-time soldier lover
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has married his long-time lover Miniyothabo Baloyi, the presidency announced on Wednesday.The two lovebirds exchanged their vows during a private ceremony a...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 17:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga settles down, marries army Colonel
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has settled down with army Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi after an acrimonious divorce with former model Marry Mubaiwa, it has emerged.In a leaked video seen by...Published: 07 Jun 2022 at 10:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Pathisa Nyathi, the forgetful man who reminds us about our heritage
"HELLO. I will be with you in a moment. I just want to finish this sentence," Pathisa Nyathi told a news crew that visited him at his home in Gwabalanda last week.Nyathi, who was seated in the...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Why are Christians some of the most unChristian people in this world?
Yesterday, a very good friend of mine forwarded me a document, which I found extremely troubling, but at the same time, profoundly eye-opening - as it listed countries with the highest murder, robbery...Published: 23 May 2021 at 09:22hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cross-border divorce: The legal process
The year was 1995. At that time, Sibonokhuhle Kambarami, (not her real name), was a 26-yearold vivacious single lady. She was employed as a receptionist at a large commercial entity in Harare. Early o...Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:51hrs | 7 | by Tichawana Nyahuma
Khama Billiat marries second wife
City Press reports that Popular Zimbabwean footballer, Khama Billiat, has married a second wife, Trace TV presenter, Nomcebo 'Dot' Mthethwa'.Billiat recently paid Lobola for the young socialit...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 08:48hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Man marries off married daughter to another man
MARRIAGE won't cure poverty!This advice comes after a man from Zaka in Masvingo province stirred a scandal when he allegedly "married off" his married daughter to another man, claiming her fir...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man marries off daughter for US$10
A Mutare man raped his 13-year-old daughter before marrying her off to a polygamist for uS$10, a magistrates court was told.The man, whose name has been withheld to protect the identity of the...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman marries two men, gets arrested
A ZVISHAVANE woman has been arrested for allegedly marrying two men after accusing her first husband of having failed to be intimate with her for the past 12 years.The matter came to light whe...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Every Zimbabwean deserves secure land rights
IN 2019, Zimbabwe embarked on a long-awaited land policymaking process.The Land Policy's emphasis on gender sensitivity echoes global recognition and acknowledgement of the strategic importanc...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:05hrs | 6 | by Gaynor G Paradza
King Mambo marries second wife
RECENTLY installed Lozwi King, Mike Mambo Moyo married a second wife at a lavish ceremony held at the royal homestead in Mawabeni of Umzingwane district this Sunday.People came from all corner...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 16:03hrs | 7 | by ZBC
How to think in Dark Times
"DO nothing but think" is a philosophical proverb that is much mistakenly attributed to the Slovenian philosopher, Slavoj Zizek. Slavoj Zizek only stole and made famous the pithy statement. The genera...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:48hrs | | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
Why marrying a single mother is the right thing to do
DID you know that the Ndebele name "imvana'' was originally a mocking name? When a man marries a woman who already has a child, the man's friends would mock him and say "wadonsa ugatsha lamahlamvu alo...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Nobuhle Virgie Ajiti
Woman wants maintenance until she remarries or dies
A HARARE woman who has instigated divorce proceedings against her husband has asked the High Court to grant her request to be maintained at $3 000 every month until she remarries or dies.Barbr...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 15:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Teacher marries herd-boy
A VILLAGE love story has caused a stir in Mashonaland Central's Mupfure Village after a local teacher married a herd boy in the area. The teacher, Kinedah Zhangazha, says finances are a second...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man marries 'mother'
END times!Residents in Bulawayo's Entumbane suburb have encountered a stunning situation of an aunt and nephew who decided to get married amid reports that the woman is now two months pregnant...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man dumps blind wife, marries tenant
A BLIND woman's attempt to stop her husband's secret wedding yesterday at the Harare Magistrates' Court failed after she arrived moments after the signing.Only identified as Mrs Chidzoka, the ...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 19:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe a hero and a true patriot
Cde Robert Mugabe tendered his resignation as the president of Zimbabwe on the 21 st September 2017. This came about after a bloodless army intervention. The man who became a hero and fought many stro...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
5 of the most expensive apartments throughout the world
Today's luxury apartments are designed to provide you with ample space, top amenities, beautifully appointed rooms and balconies, flawless landscaping, stunning views and other features all in a prize...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 21:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei marries long-time girlfriend
Contemporary gospel musician Temba "Tembalami" Tagwirei popularly known for songs Tomurumbidza and Zvinoda Kupemberwa recently wedded his long-time girlfriend Anesu Mawonete traditionally. The...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Kuda Mahachi marries
ORLANDO Pirates player Kuda Mahachi got married over the weekend to Rozzay Maro Tatenda.Mahachi and Rozzay seem to have been in a relationship for a while, considering pictures often posted on...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 15:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chombo case ordered back to High Court
THE wrangle over control of Allan Grange Farm pitting former minister Ignatius Chombo and his former wife Ms Marian Mhloyi is far from over after the Supreme Court ordered the matter back to the High ...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
How come women live longer than men?
It boggles the mind, yes it does. Does anyone out there know why we have more widows when compared to widowers in the land? It be in towns or in rural dress the difference is the same, most ho...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 10:32hrs | | by Tondorindo Murisa.
Man marries 'mother', sires child
A MAN from Kwekwe married his stepmother and they sired a child, in what he claims was a pre-planned arrangement with his late father so that they can safeguard the family's wealth.The i...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
The continuous aggression in the unmaking of African religion
African religion continues to suffer violence and aggression in the post-colonial era in the hands of its own target beneficiaries! (Matthew 11:12). And it is them that must rise and save it by force ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 15:58hrs | 24 | by Reginald T. Gola
Politicians must deliver on promises
Every politician knows that the key to winning elections is to make great promises. Nelson Chamisa in apparent novice excitement of taking over the MDC-T leadership after the death of Morgan Tsvangira...Published: 07 May 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
Prophet attempts suicide over sex
IN a rather comical but disturbing incident, a married prophet with an apostolic sect in Binga allegedly attempted to commit suicide by taking cotton pesticide in shame after his lover denied hi...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe must be free to engage in politics, Mnangagwa told
Former president Robert Mugabe must be free to engage in political activities he wants and associate with any party he wants to as long as such activities are not treasonous, analysts content....Published: 25 Mar 2018 at 13:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Let's have two surnames for married women
The proposal for married women to also have their maiden surnames included as second names has my vote. Most countries are already doing it, the practice gives a more detailed identity of the new brid...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 19:33hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa, Harare
Khupe says she is not going anywhere
EMBATTLED MDC-T vice president, Thokozani Khupe, has vowed that she would not leave the opposition party although she has lost the succession race to Nelson Chamisa.MDC-T national organiser Ab...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Embattled Khupe won't leave MDC-T, says Bhebhe
EMBATTLED MDC-T vice president, Thokozani Khupe, has vowed that she would not leave the opposition party although she has lost the succession race to Nelson Chamisa.MDC-T national organiser Ab...Published: 03 Mar 2018 at 08:55hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe gets heft package
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday gazetted pension and retirement benefits which a Zimbabwean former Head of State and Government should enjoy on retirement.The benefits were published in...Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 09:12hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Man marries mum-in-law after 7-year affair
KEEPING it in the family!A Zvishavane man who had an affair with his mother-in-law for close to seven years finally decided to make her his second wife. In other words, he is now his own fathe...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Comic Pastor marries
POPULAR comedian, Prosper Ngoshami - popularly known as Comic Pastor - says he is off the market after paying lobola a few weeks ago.In an interview, Comic Pastor said he is looking forward to...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe did not taint Robert's legacy.
CDE Robert Mugabe tendered his resignation as the president of Zimbabwe on the 21 st September 2017. This came about after a bloodless army intervention. The man who became a hero and fought man...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 09:24hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Robert Mugabe - hero, or villain?
As Zimbabwe's economy has gone from bad to worse to disastrous in recent years, Robert Mugabe's political and physical demise has been predicted many times but he has always confounded his many critic...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 07:53hrs | | by BBC
The amaNdebele monarchy
On 9 September 2017 hundreds of Ndebele people and their leading chiefs gathered at Mhlahlndhlela to be told that a successor to the Matabele kingship had been identified. He is Bulelani Khumalo, a de...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 17:31hrs | 38 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Madzibaba marries off his under-age daughter
A 39-YEAR-OLD Chinamhora apostolic sect member yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court facing charges of contravening section 94 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act after ple...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man raises another man's child for 16 years
IN a case of paternity fraud akin to bereavement, a Bulawayo man now based in the United Kingdom had been living a lie after he was tricked by his estranged wife into supporting another man's child fo...Published: 13 Oct 2017 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace causes Mugabe to sleep in public, says Mapfumo
Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo says that President Robert Mugabe's public sleeping incidents are because he married a wrong wife in First Lady Grace Mugabe.In a wide ranging interview on V...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 08:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Use the law to assert women's rights, Biti urges young lawyers
The law is the best way to assert human rights in a country where the government is reluctant or the perpetrator of violations, President Biti has said.Addressing a strategic planning meeting ...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 12:08hrs | | by PDP
Hubby jailed for marrying off wife
A MBARE couple which created a Facebook Page where the wife used a fake name to lure men, was yesterday each sentenced to an effective one year in prison after tricking an unsuspecting suitor into pay...Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe not worried about factionalism in Zanu-PF, says Mujuru
President Robert Mugabe's former deputy Joice Mujuru says the southern African country's strongman is not worried about factionalism in his ruling Zanu-PF party, as it helps him prolong his stay in po...Published: 17 Jul 2017 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
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