Hundreds of marriage certificates invalid
While the law itself has been updated, the physical marriage certificates have not, meaning that couples are unknowingly holding onto documents that incorrectly cite “Chapter 5:11” of the act.
By Problem Masau
Mar. 22, 2024
A legal perspective on women’s marriage rights
Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution addressed women’s rights and gender equality and its Bill of Rights addresses damaging cultural and discriminatory practices.
By Mlondolozi Ndlovu
Mar. 8, 2024
500 men receive GBV counselling
The Marriages Act Chapter 5:17 outlawed child marriages by pegging the age of marriage at 18 and criminalised child marriages.
By Sharon Zebra
Dec. 9, 2023
Recognition of civil partnerships stirs controver
CAROLINE (21) gazes at her toddler and recollects how the monotony of the coronavirus lockdown led her into a controversial love affair.
By Global Press Journal
Feb. 10, 2023
Constitution, customary law conflict a minefield: Makarau
“At times, culture and the Constitution are in open conflict, making the traditional leader sit in between the two stools most uncomfortably.” Justice Rita Makarau
By Tell Zim
Jan. 19, 2023
Rights group flags spike in human trafficking
Sally Ncube said women were being exposed to human trafficking because of the harsh economic climate in the country.
By Sharon Buwerimwe and Lorraine Muromo
Dec. 17, 2022
Marriages Act (Chapter 5:15): Morally inclusive and culturally sensitive
These are the fundamental pillars of the structural morality of a society.
By Gaylord Munemo
Sep. 9, 2022
Understanding meaning of civil partnership in new Marriages Act
This article deals with civil partnerships as introduced in the new Act.
By Alex Majachani
Sep. 4, 2022
Everything you need to know about the new Marriages Act
The minimum age of marriage is 18 years.
By Fadzayi Mahere
Sep. 2, 2022
