Tag: DIVORCE

The Erosion of a Sacred Bond: Understanding Divorce in Zimbabwe from a Biblical Perspective

Healthtimes

By Pastor Simbarashe Chenjerai Marriage is a sacred and God-ordained institution — a profound symbol of the divine union between Christ and the Church. This holy covenant, formed between a man and a woman, is founded on love, trust, and mutual respect. Yet, in today’s world where spiritual warfare rages, this sacred bond is under siege. The devil, ever determined to dismantle God’s order, relentlessly attacks the family unit by eroding the institution of marriage. Divorce in Zimbabwe: A Growing Concern As a Pastor, Chaplain, and Marriage Therapist, I have…

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Marriage Isn’t Working’: Divorce Among Zimbabwean Women Up by Nearly 100,000 in 10 Years

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa  The number of divorced or separated women in Zimbabwe has surged dramatically over the past decade, rising by nearly 100,000 since 2015. This is according to new findings from the 2025 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), conducted by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and development partners. According to the 2025 report, 12% of women aged 15–49 are now divorced or separated, compared to 9% in 2015. Given Zimbabwe’s current estimated population of 16 million—with…

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