#dandarostreets Blessing Togarepi says he spent US$31,700 on lobola across four marriages between 2020 and 2026, but every relationship ended in separation. His longest marriage lasted just 14 days, while another collapsed before he had even spent a single night with his bride.
Marriage 1 (2020): Togarepi paid US$9,200 in lobola to marry Anita Nyoni. He claims the marriage lasted less than a week after she allegedly left their home following disputes, with both families later trading accusations.
Marriage 2 (2021): He paid US$18,000 in lobola to marry Natasha Chamisa. Despite holding a lavish wedding and having a son together, the marriage lasted just 14 days before the couple separated.
Marriage 3: Togarepi paid US$1,000 in lobola to marry Providence Kufakwenyika, but says the marriage broke down after only five days.
Marriage 4 (2026): He paid US$3,500 in lobola to marry Aisha Chihota, but says she never moved into their matrimonial home and they never spent a night together. The dispute ended up before Chief Mutasa's traditional court, which reportedly ordered that the lobola be refunded.
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@timb_zw@MoLAFWRD_Zim@ZBCNewsonline@agribusinesszw Where do new uncontracted farmers have to sell their produce only in Harare. Companies must be allowed to buy from independent farmers in small towns if these farmers don't want to go to Harare for auction.
WATCH | The tobacco auction floors have closed after farmers began protesting. The 2026 tobacco marketing season opened today, with the first bale selling for US$4.60 per kilogram, slightly higher than the US$4.20 per kilogram recorded at the start of last season.
However, many farmers are unhappy because the prices quickly dropped after the opening sale, which led to protests at the auction floors. It is believed that the drop in prices was caused by an oversupply of tobacco. However, such a sharp decline after just one day of trading is raising serious concern among farmers.