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it started back in the far old days where woman where seen as valuable so it was done to see the man's financial standard and to see if he could provide for his family.

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Information on lobola?

The custom of lobola is handing over cattle to a bride's father as compensation for the 'loss' of his daughter. The number of cattleso handed overfor a prospective girl depends on her marriage ability.BY SAMPA NAKAMBA


What are significants of lobola?

The "bride price" is a variable sum discovered only after long and complex negotiations and which is a way for families to get to know the prospective in laws. It is an excellent African tradition.


How was lobola conducted in the olden days?

In the olden days, lobola, or bride price, was traditionally conducted through a formal negotiation process between the families of the bride and groom. The groom's family would offer livestock, money, or other valuables to the bride's family as a symbol of respect and to compensate for the loss of the bride. This practice was often accompanied by cultural rituals and ceremonies, emphasizing the importance of family ties and community approval. The specific customs and items exchanged varied widely among different cultures and regions.


What are woman legal rights if man move in with another woman after paying lobola or bride's price for her?

You can't purchase a woman. Unfortunately, women have fought many years for equal rights and it looks like they're winning


What are the 6 uses of cattle in the Great Zimbabwe state?

1 to pay bride price 1 as a sign of wealth 3 in religious ceremonies 4 for meat 5 to pay tribute to the king 6 for hides


Is it true that if your partner pays lobola it can be registered as a legal marriege.?

Well in certain rural communities labolas count for legal marriage, since labolas are the traditional way for a man to 'purchase' his wife. A labola is an arranged payment (financially or payed with cattle) between the groom and the bride's family (mostly father and uncles). It is a way of saying, 'thanks for raising a good daughter.'


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