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Topic : Land Reform

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

Is privatisation of resettlement land viable in Zim?

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

Editorial Comment: Zim needs well-thought out agrarian policies

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

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

Health Talk: Land allocations need thorough investigations

Many resettled farmers have proved their mettle by being highly productive, showing the entire world that Zimbabwe is capable of reclaiming the bread-basket status of southern Africa.

By Johannes Marisa Jul. 14, 2024

Health Talk: Land allocations need thorough investigations

What’s next for Zim land reform?

In the rural areas, the government needs to contemplate the provision of title deeds to rural dwellers.

By Kevin Tutani May. 24, 2024

The politics of Zim’s land reform: winners and losers

This had important echoes of what happened during the colonial land distribution process.

By Ian Scoones Mar. 31, 2024

The politics of Zim’s land reform: winners and losers

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

Lessons for the African empowerment journey

Land reform changed livelihoods

An important strand of work complements the studies of land-based agricultural livelihoods after land reform and focuses on the intersections of farming and artisanal mining.

By Ian Scoones Feb. 23, 2024