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Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa says married couples must value the sanctity of their unions as this helps keep their families together.
She was addressing guests at the wedding ceremony of Mr Tinaye Zenenga and Ms Glocence Manoto, who tied the knot yesterday at Shiloh Gardens in Strathaven, Harare.
Tinaye is the eldest son of The Herald Editor Hatred Zenenga.
“It is important to hold the family together because all that we have at the end of everything else is family,” said Sen Mutsvangwa.
“As you can see, I am here but they are now calling me at work, but because of family I am here.
“Wherever you are married or born, look after the family because it is valuable.”
Sen Mutsvangwa said she did not feel ashamed of being associated with her family.
“I have seen their parents (the Zenengas) and I know their character and I lived with them, that is why I am here today. May the Lord bless this family.”
Sen Mutsvangwa thanked the bride’s parents for raising a God-fearing child, saying she will be a perfect wife for the groom.
“I want to salute you Mr and Mrs Manoto; thank you very much for bringing up a wonderful girl, thank you so much.
“When the marriage ceremony happened, I heard it all went very well and Tinaye felt so proud . . . and when you (bride’s mother) said my home will always be their home, that was deep,” she said.
She urged the newly-weds to cherish the sanctity of the marriage institution and to remain resilient in times of hardships.
“My mother told me that marriage was not like a shoe which you can wear and if it doesn’t fit you wear another one.
“This thing that you have called us to witness today is not something which you can easily say you no longer want.”
Sen Mutsvangwa urged both parents to always assist the couple when they have problems.
“Help them out when they have problems, I also have children and I know what it means when I say help them.
“What is important is to give them an ear, to listen.”
Zenenga thanked all guests for attending the wedding.
“I want to thank everyone who left their busy schedules to be with us,” he said.
“Some have come from as far as Botswana, Malawi and Tripoli to be here and I want to thank you. May God richly bless you.”
The wedding was also attended by senior Government officials, prominent artistes and Zimpapers staffers.
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