1 000 Farmers Set To Get Title Deed Today From President Mnangagwa

1 000 farmers are set to receive title deeds to their farms today from the president at a ceremony. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is presiding over the ceremony at Craigengower Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central Province.

The Presidential Title Deeds Programme seeks to transform land ownership in Zimbabwe. By converting existing 99-year leases, offer letters, and permits into fully bankable and transferable deeds, the initiative provides farmers with tangible proof of ownership. This security of tenure enables agriculturalists to leverage their land as collateral, potentially unlocking new avenues for credit and investment in farming infrastructure.

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Climate-Resilient Farming Equipment Distribution

Concurrent with the title deed ceremony, the government is commissioning production booster kits designed to enhance irrigation capabilities. Each comprehensive kit contains pumps, piping, and associated equipment capable of supporting one hectare of irrigated land. These resources aim to strengthen climate change resilience among farmers by reducing dependence on seasonal rainfall patterns.

Large-Scale Participation and National Impact

Mashonaland Central Provincial Affairs Minister Christopher Magomo confirmed that approximately 30,000 attendees from across the province are expected to witness this historic event. The ceremony continues a national rollout that began in Kwekwe in December 2024, with an ultimate goal of providing ownership documents to over 360,000 landholders nationwide.

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This initiative forms part of broader governmental efforts to enhance food security and contribute to GDP growth through agricultural development. The Craigengower Farm project specifically benefits war veterans, who comprise 70 percent of the recipients on these subdivided A1 plots. By establishing clear ownership rules and registrable deeds, the program aims to make agricultural land more attractive for investment while securing farmers’ rights for generations to come.