Rural frontlines: Land barons threaten Zim’s countryside
Land barons, once confined to urban sprawl, are now setting their sights on the countryside, sparking fears of a devastating rural land grab.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Feb. 14, 2026
Illegal land sales breaking climate defences in rural Seke
For generations, communities in Seke relied on communal land systems that balanced settlement, farming, grazing and conservation.
By Pauline Chateuka
Jan. 30, 2026
Zanu PF land barons fuel chaos at Zvimba farm
The new twist comes in the form of powerful land barons led by Passmore Mubaiwa, believed to be operating with protection from local political elites
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 17, 2025
Land barons up for US$320k fraud
It is alleged that the suspected land baron suspects told the home seekers that there were the lawful land owners of the land before issuing the victims with receipts to the privately-owned plot
By Desmond Chingarande
Jul. 29, 2025
Land barons wreak havoc in Harare
Ema acting director-general Christopher Mushava said the number was alarming.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jul. 22, 2025
Zacc goes after land barons.
Land barons linked to Zanu PF and opposition parties have been clashing with local authorities after grabbing open spaces, including wetlands, for resale to unsuspecting home-seekers.
By Staff Reporter
May. 30, 2025
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Land barons unleashed: The urban crisis plaguing Zim
Ward 20 councillor Mercy Kasvosve expressed her lack of awareness regarding land baron activities in her jurisdiction.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Apr. 5, 2025
Suspected land baron banned from Town House
The land barons have also invaded wetlands, and left unsuspecting home-seekers counting their losses when the council demolishes their houses built on stolen land.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Feb. 2, 2025
Govt declares war against barons
Illegal land invasions have resulted in wars between legal owners and duped land seekers.
By Brent Shamu
Apr. 9, 2024
