Government acts on ‘convenience’ marriages

Published: 5/Mar/2016
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe

Following a litany of sham marriages entered into with foreigners with an ulterior motive to settle in Zimbabwe, the government’s hand became a key determinant in whether such a union goes ahead or not.

The government now vets potential foreign suitors. They have their fingerprints taken. They require police clearances. The suitors are treated with suspicion.

In the end, government decides on suitability of the foreign husband and not the besotted woman.

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Themes: Acquisition of nationality, Naturalisation and Marriage
Regions: Zimbabwe
Year: 2016