Is privatisation of resettlement land viable in Zim?

Private tenure, which is embedded in property rights is a western concept with strong ties to the Roman-Dutch law and John Locke’s Two Treatise of Government in 1689.
By Freedom Mazwi and George Mudimu Oct. 27, 2024

Editorial Comment: Zim needs well-thought out agrarian policies

Zimbabwe was left saddled with a  debt of over $3 billion after it made commitments to compensate the land owners.
By The Standard Oct. 13, 2024

From tenure to trust: How documents can transform Zim’s agric landscape

Without formal documentation, farmers face challenges in accessing credit and investment, which are crucial for modernising agricultural practices.
By Raymond Tendai Rusinga Oct. 11, 2024

Lessons for the African empowerment journey

In the face of sanctions limiting access to markets and agricultural inputs, Zimbabweans showcased resilience by adopting innovative farming techniques.
By Isheanesu Mavengere Mar. 15, 2024

For Farmers and Wildlife in Zimbabwe’s Conservation Areas, a Fraught Coexistence

SVC was formed in 1991 from a consortium of 18 properties, mostly large, white-owned cattle farms.
By Evidence Chenjerai Sep. 6, 2023

Dissection of Zim’s sanctions regime

The ruling Zanu PF party embarked on an aggressive land reform programme which was subject to criticism globally.
By Paidamoyo Sonera and Patricia Dube Oct. 21, 2022

Re-building township micro-economies

The lack of formal jobs in urban industrial areas has made the urban poverty even worse, as millions must eke out a living in a highly competitive unregulated and unstable informal sector. This has come with its evils of drug addiction, teen prostitution and a general decline in societal values.

By The Independent Jul. 14, 2022