Zimbabwe Launches Policy to Combat Land Corruption and Promote Sustainable Urban Growth
Zimbabwe Launches Policy to Combat Land Corruption and Promote Sustainable Urban Growth
The draft of a new Urban State Land Management Policy, spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government, directly addresses:
🟠the activities of land barons,
🟠poor regulatory oversight,
🟠the proliferation of informal settlements lacking essential services.
It is rooted in the findings of the Uchena Commission, which exposed critical weaknesses in land administration practices.
Key challenges addressed include:
🟠Illegal settlements lacking basic infrastructure;
🟠Land speculation and fraud by corrupt officials and land barons;
🟠Unplanned urban sprawl due to weak enforcement of past policies;
🟠Public distrust in land allocation processes.
The policy aims to ensure sustainable, efficient, and equitable urban land management through:
🟠Establishing urban land management offices at local levels;
🟠Modernizing land administration systems;
🟠Streamlining land allocation and dispute resolution;
🟠Cracking down on illegal settlements and land barons;
🟠Partnering with the private sector for resilient urban growth;
🟠Enforcing structured urban expansion.
Ultimately, the policy aims to reverse decades of ad hoc urbanization and restore public trust by:
🟠ensuring fair land allocation,
🟠promoting sustainable urban development,
🟠enabling local authorities to deliver transparent and accountable services.
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