The government says resettled farmers will start receiving title deeds to their land, with the process set to be completed by June 30, 2026.
Authorities have hailed the move as a landmark step towards strengthening land tenure security.
Addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said the government was committed to ensuring that all farmers with valid tenure documents benefit from the programme, describing it as a “pivotal moment” for the fast-track land reform beneficiaries.
“All resettled farmers with valid tenure documents undoubtedly qualify for the issuance of title deeds.
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“This is a pivotal moment for our farmers, who have waited long for formal recognition of their land rights,” Masuka told MPs.
According to the minister, around 360,000 Model A1 farmers and 24,000 Model A2 farmers stand to benefit.
However, he admitted that only about 12,000 of the A2 farmers have surveyed plots ready for processing, with the rest requiring land surveys a challenge government hopes to overcome by engaging private players using modern technology.
The minister also revealed the establishment of a one-stop processing centre at Makombe Complex in Harare, which has seven workstations to handle everything from verifying tenure documents to finalising agreements for title deeds.
Financing options will include cash purchases, bank credit facilities, and mortgage arrangements, with farmers who pay cash within 90 days enjoying a 15% discount.
According to NewZimbabwe, Masuka acknowledged that bureaucratic delays and land surveys remain a stumbling block, but assured farmers that government is determined to meet the 2026 deadline.
“This programme is about certainty and recognition,” Masuka said.
“We want every qualifying farmer to have a secure document they can use to build, invest and unlock financing for agriculture.”
If fully implemented, the title deed programme is expected to transform agricultural investment and output in Zimbabwe by giving farmers collateral security and formal recognition of ownership.
