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HIV/AIDS poses a serious existential challenge in Africa. Its effects have beendevastating, particularly for the disadvantaged members of society. Women,children, orphans, displaced people, prisoners and others have been negativelyaffected by the pandemic. Patriarchy has also compounded the vulnerability ofwomen. Women are unable to negotiate safer sexual practices with their partners,especially in the marriage context. Religious and cultural factors have combined todangerously expose women to HIV infection in Africa. Due to the influence ofChristianity in Africa, its sacred writings have been used selectively to justify themarginalisation of women. This study offers a re-reading of Proverbs 31: 10-31. Itinterrogates the meaning of being “the good wife” in the context of HIV/AIDS inZimbabwe. The first section analyses the influence of African and biblical patriarchalvalues and how they expose women to HIV infection. The second sectionexplores new models for appreciating “the good wife” in the era of HIV/AIDS. Thethird section calls for greater action by women’s religious groups in HIV/AIDSawareness, prevention and care. Phenomenological techniques like cultivatingempathy and recognising the value of religion guide the study.

‘THE GOOD WIFE’: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL REREADING OF PROVERBS 31:10-31 IN THE CONTEXT OF HIV/AIDS IN ZIMBABWE