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Zimbabwe's land barons must face justice, not just warnings

Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe's declaration that "the era of lawlessness is over" sends a strong message.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni 1h ago

Zimbabwe's land barons must face justice, not just warnings

Harare land baron swindles women

According to the complainants, each initially paid a US$100 commitment fee before making an initial instalment of US$800 towards the purchase of the stands.

By Staff Reporter 1h ago

Govt to crackdown on land barons, illegal land sales - Garwe

The minister said no individual, regardless of status, political affiliation or influence, would be exempt from prosecution.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 29, 2026

Govt to crackdown on land barons, illegal land sales - Garwe

Harare land barons' fake WhatsApp scam

Harare has seen a proliferation of informal settlements and illegal allocations, with land barons often targeting vulnerable residents desperate for housing in the city's high-demand suburbs.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 28, 2026

NewsDay cartoon 24 June, 2026 edition

By The Watcher Jun. 24, 2026

Messy land saga: How Stoneridge residents paid the price while land barons prospered

Many invested their life savings, erected homes, established businesses and enrolled their children in schools built within the settlement or in the neighbourhood.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 14, 2026

Messy land saga: How Stoneridge residents paid the price while land barons prospered

Land barons lay siege on Harare public spaces

“It seems the council has accelerated occupying and parceling residential stands on recreational facilities and our complaints have fallen on deaf ears.”

By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 14, 2026