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Suspected land baron banned from Town House

The land barons have also invaded wetlands, and left unsuspecting home-seekers counting their losses when the council demolishes their houses built on stolen land.

By Kenneth Nyangani Feb. 2, 2025

Suspected land baron banned from Town House

Govt declares war against barons

Illegal land invasions have resulted in wars between legal owners and duped land seekers.

By Brent Shamu Apr. 9, 2024

CCC MP calls for land tenure security

The government justified the evictions, running an operation titled No to Land Barons, accusing the villagers of having occupied the land illegally.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Mar. 25, 2024

Kasukuwere speaks against evictions

In a lengthy write-up on his X handle, Kasukuwere said a holistic review of the Communal Lands Act was imperative to arrest the chaos being witnessed in the country.

By Lorraine Muromo Feb. 14, 2024

Zanu PF faces litmus test over land barons promise

However, state land sales are likely to trigger a wave of demolitions.

By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Vincent Mungofa Aug. 18, 2023

Zanu PF faces litmus test over land barons promise

Stands-for-votes gimmicks must stop

Clearly, this has become the ruling party’s modus operandi, especially when it is desperate to lure voters in urban areas.

By Newsday Jun. 20, 2023

So land barons are govt officials, now what Mr President?

The location of Mnangagwa’s remarks was also poignant, with the Aspindale development right next to the demolished ruins of Budiriro, a legacy of greedy land barons.

By Newsday Feb. 14, 2023

So land barons are govt officials, now what Mr President?

Fresh land invasions grip Harare

Harare City Council, through its CCC ward 16 councillor Denford Ngadziore, has raised concern over the influx of alleged ruling party-linked barons in the capital.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jan. 16, 2023