Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Grace Mugabe embroiled in evictions row http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 26, 2012 in News FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe has courted controversy by allegedly pushing for the eviction of more than 50 resettled farmers close to her orphanage in Mazowe to make way for a game park. Report by Elias Mambo This is the second time Grace has had resettled …
Zanu PF bigwigs fight over key citrus farms http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 26, 2012 in News ZANU PF bigwigs Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo, Mashonaland Central governor Martin Dinha and Lands and Resettlement minister Hebert Murerwa, are embroiled in a nasty fight over lucrative citrus farms in Guruve Rural District Council and other local authorities. Report by Brian Chitemba Sources …
Zanu PF ‘youths’ invade Mtanda’s farm http://www.dailynews.co.zw Wednesday, 24 October 2012 09:51HARARE – About 100 Zanu PF supporters have reportedly invaded Caps Holdings Limited (CAPS) owner Frederick Mtanda’s Winray Farm in Mashonaland West province under the pretext that it has been “declared party property”. While the Harare businessman was unsure about the motive of the latest disruptions, the …
Whites took their land, then the mines did the same http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 17, 2012 in News Under Le Balelo, the highest of the seven koppies that surround the green, flat plains of Kalkfontein near Steelpoort in southeastern Limpopo, Andries Masha’s eyes grow distant. Report By Niren Tolsi Gesturing towards the land, he said: “I walked all over …
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Not all mourn for Mudenge http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Stan Mudenge, who died recently, had been embroiled in a farm ownership wrangle with dozens of villagers who invaded Chikore Farm in Masvingo during the height of farm invasions.17.10.12 by Regerai Tukutuku A spokesman for the former freedom fighters occupying Chikore Farm, who refused to be named …
Group of white farmers who had their land seized in Zimbabwe plead with William Hague not to lift sanctions on Robert Mugabe http://www.independent.co.uk KIM SENGUPTA THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 2012 A group of farmers who had their land seized in Zimbabwe are launching a campaign today to protest against a proposed lifting of sanctions against Robert Mugabe’s regime …
More judges got govt farms http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ October 5, 2012 in News, Politics INVESTIGATIONS by the Zimbabwe Independent have revealed that at least 10 judges — far more than initially thought — benefited from the country’s chaotic land reform programme raising fears of a compromised bench. Report by Elias Mambo President Robert Mugabe launched a controversial and often-violent …
Dutch farmers demand US$23m compensation http://www.newzimbabwe.com 02/10/2012 00:00:00by Radio Netherlands A GROUP of Dutch farmers who were forced off their land in Zimbabwe has launched a campaign to force the government to pay them compensation. The group lost their land between 2000 and 2002 when Zimbabwe embarked on controversial land reforms. They did not receive any compensation …
Mashonaland farmers face eviction after ZANU PF order http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell02 October 2012 A group of farmers in the Mashonaland Central province face imminent eviction from their land, after an order from a ZANU PF led committee to vacate their properties this week. The chairperson of the provincial lands committee, ZANU PF’s Martin Dinha, handed down the …
White farmers given ultimatum Monday, 01 October 2012 14:41 The Mashonaland Central Provincial Lands Committee has given an ultimatum to some white farmers whose land was gazetted to wind up their operations and pave way for holders of offer letters. Several newly-resettled farmers in the province who had been finding it difficult to occupy land …