ZIMBABWE witnessed a stark surge in divorce cases in 2024, with 3 214 cases recorded across the country compared to 2 149 in 2023. The capital, Harare, leads both in filings and finalisations. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recorded 1 945 divorce cases in Harare, of which 996 have been completed. Bulawayo follows with 825 filed cases and 383 finalised divorce suits. Other regions recorded significantly lower figures with Masvingo High Court having 179 cases filed and 70 finalised, while Mutare High Court handled 157 cases which were filed and 78 completed. The High Court in Chinhoyi had 108 filed and 35 finalised. Counsellors and social commentators are calling for urgent measures to address the rising divorce rates, pointing to infidelity, social media misuse, poor communication, lingering grudges, and gender-based violence (GBV) as key drivers. (Excerpt from The Herald.) With divorce rates evidentlyon the rise, are we focusing enough on building healthier marriages? Is it time to rethink how we approach relationships—through better communication, pre-marital education, or societal support? What’s really needed to strengthen the foundation of marriage in today’s world? Let’s debate. 💬 #marriagematters #healthyrelationships Source: Power FM Zimbabwe on Facebook