ZBC Online Reporter
THE Government has approved a comprehensive land purchase incentive framework aimed at widening access to land ownership for war veterans, ex-detainees, restrictees, non-combatant cadres, collaborators and civil servants.
Announcing the measures, Land Tenure Implementation Committee Chairperson, Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei said the framework, approved by President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, is designed to strengthen land tenure security, boost agricultural productivity and promote equitable access to productive land.
“The framework seeks to formalise land ownership, strengthen tenure security and enable productive agricultural investment through affordable land acquisition,” said Dr Tagwirei.
He said the package also recognises the sacrifices made by veterans of the liberation struggle and the contribution of public servants to national development.
Under the new framework, war veterans will access agricultural land at concessionary rates based on agro-ecological regions and land productivity.
In Region One, eligible beneficiaries will be able to acquire up to six hectares at US$10 per hectare. Region Two allocations will be capped at 10 hectares at US$6 per hectare, while Region Three beneficiaries may acquire up to 20 hectares at US$3 per hectare.
For Region Four, the allocation rises to 40 hectares at US$1.50 per hectare, while those allocated land in Region Five may acquire up to 70 hectares at US$1.17 per hectare.
Dr Tagwirei said war veterans will also receive an additional 85 percent discount after the application of the concessionary rates.
Ex-detainees, restrictees and non-combatant cadres will qualify for a 30 percent discount on land purchases in recognition of their role during the liberation struggle.
Collaborators will be eligible for a 15 percent discount.
Civil servants, both serving and retired, will also benefit under a tiered discount structure linked to years of service.
Those with more than five years of service will qualify for a five percent discount, rising to 10 percent for more than 10 years, 20 percent for more than 20 years and 30 percent for those with over 40 years of service.
“This measure recognises the long-term commitment of civil servants to national development and aims to provide a pathway to asset ownership and economic security,” said Dr Tagwirei.
He said the initiative aligns Zimbabwe’s land reform programme with international best practice on equitable access to resources, while supporting intergenerational wealth creation and rural economic stability.
Eligible beneficiaries have been urged to engage the Ministry of Lands and Rural Development for guidance on application procedures and to ensure all supporting documentation is in order.
Dr Tagwirei said individuals who have already made payments under previous arrangements will be reimbursed, with further guidance to be provided by the relevant authorities.
