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You will get nothing- Zimbabwe widows told

The average consultation fees to a legal practitioner is $50 while appearance in court is $130. Property cases can be resolved over six months or more.

The report recommends the alignment of marriage laws, property laws in line with constitution.

Zimbabwe should “commit to implementation of the constitution and national laws for widows’ equal inheritance rights by amending laws and regulations and repealing all laws that violate women’s property rights under domestic or international standards, including African standards,” read the report.

Former minister in the government of national unity between 2009 and 2013 and member of the National Assembly Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga told the meeting to launch the report that she had a joint will with her late husband.

“I am an activist, I had access to information and to the best lawyer. My lawyer was Beatrice Mthethwa. I had access to the courts and by then I was a Minister… I woke up one morning with nothing except a suitcase,” she said.-The Source

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