Following the concurrent incidences of fake marriage representations at Local Authorities, the Congwe City Council says will start publishing the names of couples with intentions to marry at the Civic Center on their Facebook page.
The Council says they shall not allow individuals with malicious intentions to trivialize the mandate of the local authority to conduct this important activity.
In a statement issued by Chongwe Municipal Council Public Relations Manager Cecilia Mukonkela says Chongwe Municipal Council like any other council in the country is charged with the function of marriage registration in the district on behalf of the Registrar-General of Marriages under the provisions of section 4 of the Marriages Act, Chapter 50 of the Laws of Zambia.
Cecilia says the Public is further encouraged to familiarize themselves with the marriage fees for Zambian and Non Zambian citizens at the Civic Center.
“Weddings to be held on Mondays to Friday with a minimum notice of 21 days -K850 (K1,700 Non Zambian).
“Special License wedding to be held outside Civic Center -K1000
“Express marriage less than 14 days notice- K2,300 (K3,600 Non Zambian).
“Fees and Charges for customary marriages-K300
“Penalty fee for cancellation K110.
“The public is further advised that all wedding proceedings must be first registered with the Local Authority before any further activities,” she said.