Story by Peter Chivhima
THE Presidential Title Deeds and Regularisation Programme is in motion with more than 1 000 people from Epworth having benefited.
In addition to those who have already received their deeds, an additional 10, 000 residents are set to benefit, as confirmed by the Deputy Chief Registrar of Deeds, Mrs Elizabeth Nyagura in Harare this Tuesday.
“The programme is progressing very well. We have so far issued 1,000 title deeds to help with the beneficiaries. As of now, we have more than 9,000 beneficiaries. We have already signed the newsletters and are now awaiting the issuance of title deeds.
“We are now working with two areas, priority areas, and we have also moved into Chitungwiza where we are also going to issue deeds to beneficiaries.
“At the present moment, we already have an office in Chitungwiza where we are uploading details of beneficiaries and also signing offer letters,” she said.
Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe Chairperson, Mr Nico Kuipa raised concern about the growing number of bogus estate agents, while the government reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens from these notorious individuals.
“We are having a serious challenge in our sector because land barons are taking advantage and fleecing unsuspecting people of their cash. So we are appealing to the government to make sure that these people are dealt with,” said Mr Kuipa.
Deputy Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Honorable Nobert Mazungunye weighed in, “The real estate sector is pivotal to Zimbabwe’s socio-economic transformation, contributing significantly to job creation, infrastructure development, and overall economic growth.
“It generates millions of jobs across various sectors, including construction, property management, finance, legal services, and ancillary industries like retail and hospitality. As a government, we are working flat out so that we protect citizens from land barons who are fleecing them of their money.
The Presidential Title Deeds and Regularisation Programme was launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Epworth last year.
