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Polygamy in Zimbabwe was traditionally practised by the tribal chiefs as a means of elevating their social standing, though they would typically only take two or three wives. [3] According to a 2008 William & Mary Law School study, an estimated 18 percent of Zimbabwean women belong to polygamous marriages. [ 2 ]
In Zimbabwe, levirate marriage is practiced amongst the Shona people, and provisions are made under Zimbabwe customary law, with regard to bride price (roora). The widow is usually given a choice in the matter, as well as the widower.
The relationship between Islamic law and the formal national legal system, largely depends on the state. In the past, the integration of Islamic Law and national law were deeply rooted, by which the Sharia court appeals were taken to High Courts. [53] Over time, legal reform reduced the involvement of religion in legal matters.
Customary law is a recognized source of law within jurisdictions of the civil law tradition, where it may be subordinate to both statutes and regulations. In addressing custom as a source of law within the civil law tradition, John Henry Merryman notes that, though the attention it is given in scholarly works is great, its importance is "slight ...
[17] [18] While Hindu personal law based on customary laws of Indian religions and Muslim personal law based on hanafi school are currently used, [50] the Indian government is promoting a Uniform Civil Code that applies to all citizens. [51] Kenya: Based on English Common Law and Civil law as well as the country's customary law. Lesotho
Cultural practice is the manifestation of a culture or sub-culture, especially in regard to the traditional and customary practices of a particular ethnic or other cultural groups. The term is gaining in importance due to the increased controversy over "rights of cultural practice", which are protected in many jurisdictions for indigenous ...
The law in Zimbabwe at this time so distinctly sanctions discrimination based on gender that the case was inevitably going to be decided the way it was. [11] This case still remains important and remains in question throughout Southern Africa, as it has become a mobilization stimulus among groups who say it has violated human rights as well as ...
The Rural District Council comprises elected ward councillors, the District Administrator and one representative of the chiefs (traditional leaders appointed under customary law) in the district. Other government functions at district level are carried out by district offices of national government departments.