Monday, March, 9 2026 - A woman from Gokwe, Zimbabwe, has taken her husband before a traditional court, accusing him of neglecting their intimate life and saying she can no longer endure the situation.
Irene Chipatu told the traditional court that her marriage
has been troubled despite the couple having seven children together. According
to her, their relationship has become strained because they have not been
intimate for nearly a year. Chipatu claimed her husband struggles with erectile
problems, which she said has affected their marital life.
During the court session on Sunday, March 8, she said her
husband had previously received treatment from a traditional healer who
prepared herbal medicine to improve his condition. According to her, the
treatment once helped the couple maintain a healthy relationship and eventually
have seven children.
However, she told the court that the situation has since
worsened. “Chief, the ‘snake’ just lies there like a dead log. It never rises
for any occasion. Without medicine, nothing happens,” she said.
Chipatu also alleged that her husband destroys medicines
meant to help treat his condition and even damages prayer items that are
intended to assist him. She said the situation has left her frustrated and
emotionally neglected, adding that she fears the marriage could collapse if
nothing changes.
The matter has now been referred to Chief Chireya, who is
expected to mediate and guide the couple toward a possible resolution. The
couple has been instructed to return to the traditional court in two weeks.
Traditional leaders at the hearing also advised members of
the community to communicate openly about s3x-related challenges in marriage
and to seek medical or traditional help early in order to prevent serious
marital conflicts.
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