Lands Minister Anxious Masuka told lawmakers last week that Zimbabwe gives new title deeds to resettled farmers according to its Constitution. The government acquired land that became state property under sections 289, 293, and 295 of the Constitution. Old deeds from former white landowners became invalid after the 2013 Constitution took effect. These new titles show that the President sells state land to specific farmers for specific properties. Masuka urged farmers to apply for these documents to secure their farms.
President Mnangagwa started this program because banks refused to accept the previous 99-year leases as loan security. Title deeds represent the strongest proof of ownership for farm properties. Five banks already work at the Lands Department, ready to offer mortgages for land purchases. These banks also provide money for farm operations to boost production. More than 13,000 farms qualify for title deeds after recent surveys.
About 2,500 farmers received their documents through March. The government hopes more banks will join this program soon. Masuka asked all farmers with new titles to seek financing for their operations. This change helps farmers prove they legally control their land. Financial support allows them to grow more food for the country.
President Mnangagwa started this program because banks refused to accept the previous 99-year leases as loan security. Title deeds represent the strongest proof of ownership for farm properties. Five banks already work at the Lands Department, ready to offer mortgages for land purchases. These banks also provide money for farm operations to boost production. More than 13,000 farms qualify for title deeds after recent surveys.
About 2,500 farmers received their documents through March. The government hopes more banks will join this program soon. Masuka asked all farmers with new titles to seek financing for their operations. This change helps farmers prove they legally control their land. Financial support allows them to grow more food for the country.
