To issue a declarator that the minimum e1ge of marriage in Zimbabwe for all types of marriages is 18 years would be to usurp the role of the legislature. If the intention of the legislature was to make 18 years the minimum age of marriage for all types of marriages, the legislature would have clearly said so. In the circumstances it would not be proper for this honourable court to issue a declarator on the minimum age of marriage. 21. I therefore pray that the application be dismissed, with costs. THUS DONE and SWORN to at HARARE this 2014. VIRGI~,~MABIZA Before me;· 1 // \Y\ \ (; /\ )( \ ! \ !'·-··'' COMMISSIONER OF OATHS. I. CIVIl DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE Respondents' Legal Practitioners 2nd Floor, Block "A" New Govt. Complex Cnr Samora Mochel Ave/Fourth St. HARARE (4/JUSTICE/895 MC/cc) TO: THE REGISTRAR Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe HARARE AND TO: TENDAI BITI lAW Applicant's Legal Practitioners HMB Chambers 28 Rowland Square Milton Park HARARE [TB/om/M20]