Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Land rentals a long missed opportunity July 20, 2015 Features, Opinion & Analysis Mr Mutasa Edmund Kudzayi Political MondaysThere is an enduring misconception that our farmers are failing simply because they are not capitalised. While this argument undoubtedly has some merit, a closer examination of the circumstances surrounding their failure reveals that a lack of seriousness …
Provincial ministers lead farm audits July 15, 2015 Local News Minister Mombeshora Lovemore Mataire Harare BureauTHE government has instructed provincial affairs ministers to undertake land audits in areas under their jurisdiction to ensure they adhere to stipulated farm sizes. Lands and Rural Resettlement Minister Douglas Mombeshora said he had given instruction to all provinces to embark on a …
Drafting of Land Bill now complete July 13, 2015 Local News, Top Stories Minister Mombeshora Lovemore Mataire Senior ReporterThe Lands and Rural Resettlement Ministry in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, has finalised the drafting of the Land Commission Bill, which will clear all contentious issues that include the 99-year leases and periodic …
Govt to collect land rentals, tax July 13, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories Dr Mombeshora Hebert Zharare and Noah PitoCabinet has giventhe green light for the Lands and Rural Resettlement Ministry to take over the collection of land rentals and unit tax from all A1 and A2 farmers following reports that some rural district councils (RDCs) were abusing …
White farmers to get offer letters July 13, 2015 Local News Minister Mombeshora Masvingo BureauAt least six white commercial farmers have been recommended by the Masvingo provincial leadership to get offer letters under the model A2 scheme across the province after their operations were considered to be of strategic economic importance. Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister …
Production must follow reclamation July 10, 2015 Features, Opinion & Analysis, Mr speaker sir Statistics show that communal and A1 farmers dominate deliveries to the tobacco auction and contract floors respectively Lloyd Gumbo Mr Speaker SirEvery revolution is bound to have some shortcomings during its implementation but integrity is about biting the bullet and addressing the same …
Cabinet okays new land rentals July 9, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories Dr Mombeshora Masvingo BureauBig firms and transnational corporations that own estates and plantations in the country will have to pay up to $1 million in annual land rentals after Cabinet approved a land rent of $10 per hectare. The move is likely to force some of …
LEGAL MATTERS: When the landlord demands his dues by EXTRA Contributor | Sunday, Jul 5, 2015 | 274 views This week I centre attention on the lease agreement. A lease agreement can be in respect of either movable or immovable property. In this discussion, l focus on the lease for commercial or residential immovable properties. As …
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Land Reform – let’s stay out of the boxing ring. SA’s land reform debacle could destroy everything achieved since 1994, warns communications expert Prof David Venter. he was speaking at the recent Hortgro Science Symposium held near Franschoek. “Successful economies across the world share a common theme: they look after their agricultural industries. …
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‘Destroy homes’, Lochard villagers told… 2,000 families threatened with eviction…Desperate villagers in plea to President June 29, 2015 Local News This house which villagers refer to as Mahatshula is earmarked for demolition Arnold Mutemi Features EditorWHEN Dick Kufazvineyi was allocated a piece of land at Lochard Farm in Insiza district in 2011, it was the realisation …