malvernmugadzikwaOnline Reporter
Government has stopped all allocations of urban State land with immediate effect in a move seeking to enhance the administration of the finite resource that is crucial in the attainment of the country’s development goals.
In a communique on Wednesday, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works said they were reviewing and strengthening the existing policy framework and guidelines on the management of urban State land.
“The Ministry therefore wishes to announce the imposition, with immediate effect, of a moratorium on allocation of urban State land until further notice.
“This is to allow the Ministry to finalise the ongoing process of reviewing and strengthening existing policy framework and guidelines on the administration and management of the land.
“Stakeholders and the general public are urged to be patient while the Ministry concludes this process,” reads part of the statement.
The move is a step towards ensuring transparent and efficient use of State land in line with the National Development Strategy 1 and Vision 2030.
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