Zimbabwe is offering land back to BIPPAs and black farmers. Betrayal or the law? Here are the facts

ANALYSIS | Zimbabwe is offering land back to BIPPAs and black farmers. Betrayal or the law? Here are the facts By newZWire  – September 1, 2020   Betrayal or rule of law: Farmer Rob Smart and a staffer at Lesbury Estates, Headlands, February 1, 2018, after Smart returned to his land (pic: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP) The …

Govt moves to maximise agricultural production

Govt moves to maximise agricultural production 1/9/2020 The Herald Herald Reporter Former farm owners who remained on compulsorily acquired land can now regularise their tenure while those who had offer letters can apply for 99 year leases as the Government moves to maximum agricultural production and productivity through collaborative efforts of all Zimbabweans, Finance and …

Debating land tenure reform in Zimbabwe

Debating land tenure reform in Zimbabwe 1/9/2020 The Chronicle Ian Scoones As part of the ongoing discussions about Zimbabwe’s new land policy, land tenure is a central concern. Zimbabwe has a multi-form land tenure system, involving different legal arrangements and different forms of authority. This suits a complex land system with multiple users wanting different …

Former farm owners on designated land told to urgently regularise tenure

Former farm owners on designated land told to urgently regularise tenure  Chronicle 1/9/2020   Dr Anxious Masuka Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter GOVERNMENT says former farm owners on compulsorily acquired land but are still farming should urgently regularise their tenure before considerations can be made for the issuance of 99-year leases. In July, Government and …

Land should be given to committed and dedicated farmers

COMMENT: Land should be given to committed and dedicated farmers     President Mnangagwa said time has come for Zimbabwe to produce enough food for itself and even surplus for export because it has vast arable land. Cde Mnangagwa said Government on its part will support farmers through farm mechanisation, modernisation and provision of reliable energy …

Still debating land tenure reform in Zimbabwe

Still debating land tenure reform in Zimbabwe  2  August 27, 2020 9:44 AM Source: Still debating land tenure reform in Zimbabwe | zimbabweland As part of the on-going discussions about Zimbabwe’s new land policy, land tenure is a central concern. Zimbabwe has a multi-form land tenure system, involving different legal arrangements and different forms of authority. This suits a complex …

Hwange villagers given 4-months’ eviction notice

Hwange villagers given 4-months’ eviction notice  0  August 13, 2020 10:35 AM Source: Hwange villagers given 4-months’ eviction notice – NewsDay Zimbabwe BY NQOBANI NDLOVU/RICHARD MUPONDE VILLAGERS in Batoka, Hwange, Matabeleland North province have been given four months to vacate their communal lands to pave way for the establishment of a new township, a replica of Kariba town. …

Utilise land or lose it — VP Chiwenga

Utilise land or lose it — VP Chiwenga  0  August 13, 2020 10:46 AM Source: Utilise land or lose it — VP Chiwenga | The Herald Vice President Constantino Chiwenga speaks to a farmer Mr Sikumbuzo Todhlana (right) while Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube looks on at Chipangayi Farm in Chipinge yesterday. — Picture: Tinai …

President ties up land reform loose ends

President ties up land reform loose ends Herald 7/8/2020   Minister Ncube Political Editor THE conclusion of the historic Global Compensation Deed (GCD) that was signed between Government and white former commercial farmers last week reflects the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa’s respect for the rule of law and its desire to conclude the Land …

In a Nation of Farmers, Much of the Agricultural Land in Zimbabwe Lies Fallow

In a Nation of Farmers, Much of the Agricultural Land in Zimbabwe Lies Fallow  0  July 27, 2020 3:33 PM Growers blame years of government corruption and inefficiency for lack of promised assistance. Now, the land meant to bring economic power to Black farmers instead leaves them with empty pockets. Source: In a Nation of Farmers, Much …