More than 4,000 households face displacement at Spitzkop Farm in Zvimba following a protracted property conflict with Vevhu Resources, which allegedly collected 3.6 million dollars from residents for a housing development between 2008 and 2019. The Uchena Land Commission determined the developer had illegally marketed government property and ordered financial restitution to the Ministry of Local Government while directing settlers to remain pending official regularization.
Arise Spitzkop Residents Association chairman Clifford Kashiri stated families paid fees for years before discovering approval documentation was fraudulent. Despite a High Court prohibition on entering the disputed 348-hectare tract, residents report continued intimidation and demands for revised payments substantially exceeding original agreements. Trust Kadambure, a bicycle mechanic, described how plot dimensions and costs escalated from 6,000 dollars for 200 square meters to 22,000 dollars for 400 square meters.
Company executive Anthony Dube rejected allegations of wrongdoing, asserting that occupants lack legitimate documentation and settled against corporate guidance.
Arise Spitzkop Residents Association chairman Clifford Kashiri stated families paid fees for years before discovering approval documentation was fraudulent. Despite a High Court prohibition on entering the disputed 348-hectare tract, residents report continued intimidation and demands for revised payments substantially exceeding original agreements. Trust Kadambure, a bicycle mechanic, described how plot dimensions and costs escalated from 6,000 dollars for 200 square meters to 22,000 dollars for 400 square meters.
Company executive Anthony Dube rejected allegations of wrongdoing, asserting that occupants lack legitimate documentation and settled against corporate guidance.
