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Studies on HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe have found that communities that practice polygamy tend to have lower rates of HIV infection compared to other settings, reported <a href="https://healthtimes.co.zw/2024/07/03/polygamous-communities-have-lowest-hiv-burden-in-zimbabwe/">Health Times</a>.
Polygamy refers to the practice of one man being married to multiple women at the same time.
In Zimbabwe, the HIV response emphasizes the importance of individuals limiting themselves to one sexual partner, as having multiple concurrent partners significantly increases the risk of HIV infection.
While numerous studies conducted across Sub-Saharan Africa have found that the practice of polygamy is associated with an increased risk of new HIV infections, some research also suggests that certain cultural practices observed within polygamous settings may play a role in regulating sexual behaviour and potentially mitigating HIV transmission in these communities.
Mashonaland West Province, for example, is a high HIV burden province in Zimbabwe with an estimated population of 1,245,000 and an estimated 143,000 people living with HIV from its seven administrative districts.
Interestingly, Kariba District, which is known for having a higher prevalence of polygamous marriages, has the lowest HIV prevalence rates in the province.
Davison Mamombe, the National AIDS Council Programs Officer for Mashonaland West Province revealed that Kariba, despite being a polygamous community, has the lowest HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) burden in the province. He said:
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In terms of the highest disease burden, Mhondoro Ngezi has the highest HIV burden in the province at 14.3% followed by Chegutu at 13.7% then Zvimba, at 12.6%, Makonde at 12%, Hurungwe at 11.06% and Kariba has 9%.
Kariba becomes unique in the sense that we have people who have strong cultural roots and those people practice polygamy.
However for an outsider to penetrate their circles, it becomes a challenge so because of that, HIV prevalence in those communities is very low including sexually transmitted infections.
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In Matabeleland North province, Tsholotsho District has the highest HIV prevalence at 21.9% while Binga, also a highly polygamous community has the lowest HIV prevalence at 5.3%.
In a previous interview with the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/why-binga-has-low-hiv-prevalence/">Chronicle</a>, Amon Mpofu, the National AIDS Council’s (NAC) national director of monitoring and evaluation, highlighted that the Tonga people in Binga had valuable insights to share about how their cultural practices and beliefs have contributed to a lower HIV prevalence in their community compared to other regions in the country. He said:
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HIV is a sexually transmitted disease as we all know and this means Tonga values are strong and as a result, the transmission is low. They also have strong values when it comes to marriage. They avoid casual sex and value marriage, something which we should all emulate.
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However, National AIDS Council Chief Executive Officer, Dr Benard Madzima said polygamy was not the factor behind the low HIV prevalence in communities where polygamy is prevalent. He said:
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Maybe the protective factor is not necessarily polygamy. The prevalence might be low but to attribute it to polygamy that’s where my question is.
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More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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Polygamous Communities In Zimbabwe Have Lower HIV Infection Rates

A woman from Headlands in Manicaland Province was left disappointed last week after she approached a traditional court with the intention of suing her husband’s alleged mistress.
Resinita Makukutu appeared before Chief Makoni’s court seeking the court to order Nyasha Nyarai of Zambara Village, Headlands to pay her three beasts as compensation for allegedly dating her husband.
Makukutu is legally married to Jefter Makukutu under Chapter 5.11.
She, however, left Chief Makoni’s court empty-handed after she was advised to approach the High Court for recourse.
Nyarai absconded the court hearing.
Sometime in 2022, Nyarai’s husband dragged Makukutu’s husband to the same court, accusing him of dating his wife but the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Resinita alleged that she once confronted Nyarai over the issue and she promised to end the relationship, but their affair is still on. She said:
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Nyarai has been dating my husband, Jefter Makukutu, since 2014. I came across some love messages on my husband’s phone.
The woman’s husband once reported my husband to this court over the two’s illicit affair but the case was thrown out due to lack of evidence.
Nyarai and her husband have since divorced because of this affair and she has relocated to South Africa.
I have messages that I extracted from my husband’s phone where he was chatting with Nyarai’s aunt.
My husband listed down what he had bought for Nyarai when she wanted to end the relationship.
He was complaining to her aunt. Jefter bought a fridge, a cow, five goats and clothes for her.
He sent Nyarai’s kids to school and spruced up her parent’s homestead. He even promised to buy her a residential stand in Marondera.
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Resinita added that she is married to Makukutu under Chapter 5.11 and wanted to be compensated with three herd of cattle.
However, the court ruled that she had brought her case before the wrong court.
Chief Makoni ruled that a woman cannot sue another woman for adultery in a community court. He said:
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If you are married under Chapter 5.11 of the Marriage Act, this community court cannot hear your case. Only the High Court has the authority to preside over disputes emanating from the said Act.
Community courts preside over customary marriage issues. Keep the evidence you have and Nyarai’s former husband will be your key witness at the High Court.
However, even if you were married under customary law, this court was not going to handle the matter. Men are allowed to marry as many wives as they want.
That is acceptable and normal traditionally. A woman cannot sue another woman for adultery in a community court.
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The Marriages Act, which came into operation in September 2022, recognises the following types of marriages:
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<li>A civil marriage which is a monogamous marriage between a man and a woman.</li>
<li>A registered customary marriage which is potentially polygamous and done according to customary rites.</li>
<li>A qualified marriage which is a union contracted according to religious rites which is not registrable as civil or customary marriage and is potentially polygamous.</li>
</ul>
| <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/nothing-wrong-with-polygamy-chief-makoni/">The Manica Post</a>

A Woman Can Not Sue Another Woman For Adultery, Says Chief Makoni

In an interview with The Herald, Robert Martin Gumbura said his 21 wives, nine of whom are still to bear him children will stand by him despite him serving a 40-year prison term for rape at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.
He said he taught his wives well and that they will not stray. Gumbura also revealed that his wives will not listen to any other teaching since he taught them well. Said Gumbura:
<blockquote>My wives and the whole family will not desert me. I am still the man of the house. I taught them to understand that although they were many, they were one and I was their only husband. Mukuvadzidzisa kwandakaita, ndakavarakidza zvavana Dhavidhi zviya, zvavana mambo Solomon. Vakaverenga vega ndokubva vajekerwa nenyaya yacho, vakabva vaibata, yakadaro (I shared with them different narratives from the Bible ranging from that of King David and King Solomon. They also read and understood the teachings)They do not listen to these interpretations. I taught them well. They are a unified group, who are eager to remain as such. That alone has helped them to work on the farm and produce enough for their upkeep and the children. We used to produce 120 tonnes of maize every year in addition to the livestock and other produces we had on the farm. But now, they can only produce 20 tonnes. Do not forget that they are women and cannot do much.</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/21-hearts-pound-for-jailed-gumbura/">Herald</a>

"My 21 wives will not desert me. I am still the man of the house": boasts Gumbura

Today in Parliament, Zanu PF MP for Uzumba Marambapfungwe, Honourable Simbaneuta Mudarikwa, said that he disagrees with those that are against polygamy and mentioned that he “inherited” his late brother’s wife. Zimbabweans took to social networking site to voice their opinions over the matter.
The country is currently celebrating 16 Days of activism against gender based violence with the rest of the world. Here are some of the comments on Twitter;
https://twitter.com/Bandaful/status/803639202302849024
https://twitter.com/tinoegee/status/803655165030957056
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An 'Honourable' member of Zimbabwe's parliament inherited a human being from his late brother <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GodhelpUs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GodhelpUs</a> <a href="https://t.co/JzDo0i5Zh2">https://t.co/JzDo0i5Zh2</a>
— StraightTalkNashe (@tinashe5m) <a href="https://twitter.com/tinashe5m/status/803660494728937472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Up until the inheritance <a href="https://t.co/GGTBl1d9R8">https://t.co/GGTBl1d9R8</a>
— #AProtestHasNoName (@Mambo_Nherera) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mambo_Nherera/status/803659615728758784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/OpenParlyZw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OpenParlyZw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KalabashMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KalabashMedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/herzimbabwe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@herzimbabwe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JessieFMajome?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JessieFMajome</a> does she love you enough now tht u hve inherited her?
— Andrew Chikunga🇿🇼 (@simango11) <a href="https://twitter.com/simango11/status/803662377459785733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/KalabashMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KalabashMedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/herzimbabwe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@herzimbabwe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JessieFMajome?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JessieFMajome</a> culture of partriarchy is the one causing GBV. Women are legal subjects not objects
— Tendayi (@Teemergence) <a href="https://twitter.com/Teemergence/status/803667289593610240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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