We are not reversing the land reform – says Agriculture Minister on return of 67 farms
By Staff Reporter HARARE — GOVERNMENT has explained that the recently announced return of 67 farms to white farmers does not reflect a reversal of Zimbabwe’s Land Reform Programme but a move to settle outstanding legal and constitutional obligations. Following the announcement, government critics had interpreted the move as a reversal of the late 90s to […]
Zimbabwe moves to reverse land reform seizures, return 67 foreign-owned farms in policy shift
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – The Government of Zimbabwe has announced plans to return 67 farms previously seized from foreign nationals during the early 2000s land reform programme, marking a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening international relations and advancing economic re-engagement efforts. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka told Parliament that the properties, owned by nationals from […]
Blue Ribbon Foods halts production amid maize shortage
By Naledi Nyoni BULAWAYO — Zimbabwe’s second-largest milling company, Blue Ribbon Foods, has halted operations at its Bulawayo plant due to an acute shortage of locally available maize. The shutdown, confirmed Monday during a site visit, starkly contrasts with government claims of a national grain surplus. “We have seven silos outside, each holding about 180 […]
MP presses government on easing SADC travel restrictions
By Staff Reporter HARARE – Epworth North legislator Zivai Mhetu on Tuesday urged the government to adopt policies that would allow Zimbabweans to travel more easily across regional borders, citing recent moves by Namibia and Zambia to permit entry using only national identity cards. Mhetu raised the issue during a question-and-answer session in Parliament, asking […]
High Court blocks minister’s bid to evict war veterans for Billy Rautenbach
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – The High Court has barred lands minister Anxious Masuka from evicting five war veterans from Springs Farm in Goromonzi to pave way for businessman Billy Rautenbach, a known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Justice Regis Dembure ruled on Thursday that Masuka’s withdrawal of the veterans’ offer letters was “irrational” and […]