State Of Tenure

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  • It’s all rural isn’t it? The difference between Communal Land and Agricultural Land in Zimbabwe.

    It’s all rural isn’t it? The difference between Communal Land and Agricultural Land in Zimbabwe.

    There was a lot of renewed attention on land issues in Zimbabwe after the evictions that saw over 3000 villagers being affected earlier this year in January 2024. Many people have difficulty understanding these two types of land, referring to them interchangeably as shown when arguments on title deeds erupted across social media. Understandably, the…

  • Land Tenure Governance vs Economy: The Only Graph That Matters in Afrika

    This is the only graph that matters in Afrika. The relationship between security of tenure and the livelihood of the continent’s population is so painfully obvious that it is undeniable. Let me explain how. Our major economic drivers are mining and agriculture – all intrinsically rooted in people’s relationship with land. The stronger this relationship…

  • Houses of Cards: Property Demolitions in Zimbabwe

    Like a sandcastle on a wet beach, a house of cards is bound to fall. It can be blown away by the gentlest of winds or toppled by the whisk of a finger, whichever the case, failure is its ultimate existence. This has seemingly been the case for many people investing in land in Zimbabwe,…

  • Young Farmer Hype: New Wine. Old Skins?

    Social media has been awash with pictures and hype about young farmers seemingly successful, with commendable harvest and sales which has made many millennials especially want to join the agricultural wagon. The trending of hashtags such as #ZimAgricRising on Twitter are testament to the proliferation of youth agriculture. Key public officials have joined the conversation…

  • You Might Be ‘Tenureless’. Here are 5 Indicators.

    The term ‘tenureless’ refers to those people without access to land, and secure land rights. It includes various groups of people including those who seemingly own land but have no security of tenure – knowingly or unknowingly. They mostly fall in the following categories: 1. Vulnerable groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the…

  • You Need A Lease Agreement. Tenant or Landlord!

    Most of us are living in rented space either as individuals (lonely too) or as families. A smaller slice of the pie are fortunate enough to be landlords. Rental places are usually found through real estate agents, friends and family and through the internet like all modern services. A quick sample survey amongst a group…

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