Zimbabwe’s Divorce Rates Sour
Experts blame infidelity, social media misuse, communication breakdowns, and financial stress.
Zimbabwe's Divorce Rates Sour
Zimbabwe saw a heartbreaking surge in divorce cases in 2024, with 3,214 filings—way up from 2,149 in 2023.
Sadly, only 1,562 of these have been finalized, meaning both love and court dockets are in crisis mode.
Harare leads the heartbreak rankings, with 1,945 cases filed and 996 finalized, followed by Bulawayo with 825 cases and 383 completions.
Other cities, like Masvingo, Mutare, and Chinhoyi, recorded lower but still concerning numbers.
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Experts blame infidelity, social media misuse, communication breakdowns, financial stress, and even lingering grudges for the spike.
Bishop Rocky Moyo, president of the Council of Churches in Africa, summed it up best: “These numbers aren’t just statistics—they’re shattered dreams.”
His advice? More prayer, less pettiness. And maybe think twice before saying “Till death do us part”—because for many, it’s looking more like “Till Wi-Fi do us part.”
Zimbabwe's Divorce Rates Sour
Meanwhile…
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have issued a scathing response to Elon Musk’s recent call for EFF leader Julius Malema to be declared an international criminal.
In a statement released on Sunday, the EFF dismissed Musk’s remarks as part of a broader “hysteria” gripping the United States and accused the billionaire of overstepping his role as a businessman to meddle in global politics.
Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), SpaceX, Starlink, Tesla, and a self-proclaimed director for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States, has been criticized by the EFF for what they describe as his “grotesque wealth” and delusions of global supremacy.
The party labelled Musk a “global billionaire maniac” who has assumed the role of a self-appointed ruler, not only of the US but of nations worldwide.
The EFF defended Malema, highlighting his long-standing activism and leadership in the struggle for economic freedom and the emancipation of African people.
The party emphasized that Malema’s opposition to Western imperialism and capitalism has made him a target of the global capitalist establishment, represented by figures like Musk.
