The government has started a major crackdown on illegal settlers taking over State-owned land, especially in rural areas. Officials ordered all unauthorized occupants to leave immediately or face legal consequences.
Lands Minister Anxious Masuka made it clear that occupying rural State land without permission breaks the Gazetted Lands Act. He emphasized that only the Lands Minister can legally allocate such property. Anyone who refuses to leave these areas risks prosecution under the law.
Citizens are being asked to report suspected illegal settlers to nearby Land offices or police stations. This action comes amid worries that traditional leaders are giving away agricultural land without ministry approval, causing conflicts and disorganized settlements.
Officials worry these unauthorized land handovers might hurt farm production, damage the environment, and slow national development goals. The ministry also encouraged A2 resettlement recipients with proper documentation to visit Land's offices for faster title deed processing.
Masuka described land as an economic asset essential for agricultural transformation and achieving national development targets. The ministry plans to increase monitoring and enforcement to restore order to Zimbabwe's land management systems.
Lands Minister Anxious Masuka made it clear that occupying rural State land without permission breaks the Gazetted Lands Act. He emphasized that only the Lands Minister can legally allocate such property. Anyone who refuses to leave these areas risks prosecution under the law.
Citizens are being asked to report suspected illegal settlers to nearby Land offices or police stations. This action comes amid worries that traditional leaders are giving away agricultural land without ministry approval, causing conflicts and disorganized settlements.
Officials worry these unauthorized land handovers might hurt farm production, damage the environment, and slow national development goals. The ministry also encouraged A2 resettlement recipients with proper documentation to visit Land's offices for faster title deed processing.
Masuka described land as an economic asset essential for agricultural transformation and achieving national development targets. The ministry plans to increase monitoring and enforcement to restore order to Zimbabwe's land management systems.
