Religious Affiliation Child Marriages Nexus in Zimbabwe A Case of
The study seeks to investigate the dynamics of religious affiliation and child marriages in Zimbabwe. A qualitative research approach was employed. The study was carried out in the Marange area, the home of one of the first African Initiated Churches (AICs) in Zimbabwe; the Johane Marange. Amongst other findings, the study revealed that in the Marange area, most child marriages are attributed to religious affiliation. The study recommends a review of laws related to child protection in Zimbabwe and a total condemnation of child marriages at all levels, amongst other policy prescriptions.