Tag: MARRIAGE

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 Perspectives With Loise Chingandu: For Newly Weds

Healthtimes

EVER since lobola events became a public event, marriages seem to be on the increase. I admire the glitz and glamour that comes with these ceremonies but I am always sad when within weeks or a few months pots start flying, bags are packed end of the union before it has even started. My question when I see lobola parties is; Do these young people understand what marriage is? By Loise Chingandu It is a complex institution with a set of rules that you only know and understand when you…

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Calls To Fast track Adoption Of The Marriage Bill Get Louder

Michael Gwarisa

THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on women affairs together with women and girls rights advocates and organizations have called for the speedy adoption of the marriages bill which classifies child marriage as a serious criminal offense so as to end child marriages. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during a virtual National Symposium on Child Marriages that was organized by Musasa Project, Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development Chairperson, Honorable Chido Madiwa said the high prevalence of child marriages in Zimbabwe was inconsistent with the country’s goals and development…

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