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Bemba
The custom where a man can inherit his brother’s wife is backed by law in Zambia
The philosophy behind the widow inheritance of the Bemba, Nsenga and Lenje tribes of Zambia is to ensure the family of the deceased man is well taken care of after his death. The deceased’s brother, therefore, assumes the role of the husband of the widow by marrying her with or without consent. This customary practice…
