Ten people with disabilities and five with albinism will on Thursday receive residential stands at Holyland high-density in Kadoma courtesy of a local property development company, Craft Properties Holdings.
Importantly, the beneficiaries will not only walk away with land — they will also receive approved building plans already processed in their names, removing some of the most challenging financial and bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder people with disabilities from beginning construction.
The event, to be presided over by Mashonaland West Minister of State Marian Chombo at the Kadoma Civic Centre, represents a rare moment of transformation for beneficiaries who have long battled exclusion in accessing land and housing.
For many, the development marks a turning point.
Kadoma people with disabilities chairperson, Moses Marufu, said the handover goes beyond the physical allocation of land.
“This is dignity restored. Many of us have gone years without a place to call our own because processes are not friendly to people with disabilities. This gesture means independence, stability, and hope,” he said.
Community leaders say the initiative speaks directly to the struggles faced by people with disabilities — struggles that have historically left many without access to secure housing, documentation, or infrastructure that meets their needs.
Sanyati district development coordinator, Amigo Mhlanga, confirmed the development, saying the stands mark an important step in bringing policy to life.
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“This is what the 2021 Government of Zimbabwe Disability Policy envisions — practical inclusion, equal access, and removing systemic barriers that have excluded people with disabilities from land and housing opportunities,” he said.
While the stands themselves represent a major breakthrough, further support is also on the way for beneficiaries.
A shipment of 150 wheelchairs intended for school-going children with disabilities is expected soon.
The equipment is expected to directly support the Primary and Secondary ministry's Education’s 5.0 policy, which emphasises inclusive learning environments and equal access to education for all children.
Communities benefiting from this initiative have also been supported through ongoing education and rural development projects.
These include the construction of Kaiva Primary School in Nyaminyami, Kariba which is underway and the installation of solar systems in schools in Gokwe, expanding educational access for learners in remote areas.
“Work on Kaiva Primary School has commenced and the construction team is on the group,” said an official from Craft Properties.
For the recipients of Thursday’s handover, however, the focus is firmly on what lies ahead — secure land, the chance to build a home, and the long-overdue recognition of their place in society.
“This is more than a stand. It is a chance to build a life with dignity,” said one prospective beneficiary, reflecting the shared sentiment of a community stepping into a renewed future.
The moment marks an important milestone not only for the individuals receiving the stands, but for the broader movement toward disability inclusion — proof that when opportunities are accessible, lives can be transformed.
Craft Properties Holdings’ dedication has not gone unnoticed, having recently been nominated in two categories — Corporate Social Responsibility Award and Outstanding
Property Developer — for the prestigious 2025 Mashonaland West Excellence Awards
