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President Mnangagwa will today hand over title deeds to 1 000 farmers at Craignengower Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central today.
Today’s handover is the second round of the Presidential Title Deeds Programme.
This initiative was launched by President Mnangagwa last December at Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe.
It sees the issuance of deeds of transfer to beneficiaries of the Land Reform Programme comprising 23 500 A2 farmers and more than 360 000 A1 farmers.
Wallace Ruzvidzo and Believe Nyakudjara are in Mazowe and will provide live coverage.
Top officials attend
Cabinet Ministers comprising Minister of Defence Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, Minister of Agriculture Dr Anxious Masuka, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe and Housing Minister Zhemu Soda, among others, are in attendance.
Provincial Ministers, including Mashonaland Central’s resident Minister Christopher Magomo are also in attendance.
President Mnangagwa has arrived for the hand over of title deeds to 1 000 farmers at Craignengower Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central.
Title deeds to open doors of opportunities for farmers
Thousands of people are in attendance to witness the issuance of the crucial documents.
Spearheaded by the Land Tenure Implementation Committee, the programme seeks to convert land currently held under 99-year leases, offer letters and permits, into bankable, registrable and transferable deeds of ownership.
The title deeds will not only provide farmers with security of tenure, but also enable them to use their land as collateral, thereby unlocking access to credit, boosting productivity, and encouraging investment in infrastructure.
Irrigation gets major boost
Today’s event will also coincide with the commissioning of production booster kits, an irrigation package designed to cover one hectare of irrigated land for each farmer.
The kits comprise pumps, pipes and related equipment to enable farmers to irrigate their crops and produce throughout the year.
Appreciative crowd welcomes President
The President has finished familiarising himself with the booster kits and has now moved to the main programme where he was welcomed with loud cheers from the thousands in attendance.
Zimbabweans continue to express gratitude to President Mnangagwa for the title deeds programme, which has fully unlocked the land’s value to farmers, hence their attendance in numbers today.
Mash Central thanks President for economic development
Provincial Minister Magomo has taken to the podium to give his welcome remarks.
He began by commending President Mnangagwa for the land tenure initiative.
“We appreciate you, Your Excellency, for always placing the people at the centre of development,” he said.
Minister Magomo said agriculture and mining remain Mashonaland Central’s key economic activities.
“Agriculture and mining remain key pillars of our provincial economy,” he said.
“We thank you for ensuring that rural transformation becomes a reality.”
Agric Minister hails title deeds programme
The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Masuka, has taken to the podium to introduce the Guest of Honour, President Mnangagwa.
Dr Masuka said the handing over of title deeds is a momentous milestone in the country’s growth and development.
“This is yet another history-making gathering to consolidate the gains of the Second Republic,” he said.
Minister Masuka said Mazowe was the leading district during the winter cropping season.
President emphasises agriculture’s role in achieving food security
The President is now addressing the nation and launching the productivity booster kit scheme.
He started his address by saying the launch of the booster kits is a step in the right direction as the country transforms the agricultural sector.
“This marks yet another significant milestone in the country’s agriculture transformation agenda,” he said.
President Mnangagwa then commended Mashonaland Central for giving him a resounding welcome.
“Ndinotenda nekundigamuchira kwamaita mose mhuri yeMashonaland Central,” he said.
The President said the country’s attainment of Vision 2030 hinges on agriculture, adding that Zimbabwe’s sustained food security is a top priority.
“Over vision of a prosperous and empowered upper middle income society by 2030 is anchored by a vibrant agriculture sector. We must continue to guarantee food security,” said the President.
He said the Government continues to climate-proof agriculture through extensive dam construction.
“We should construct at least one or two large dams each year,” said President Mnangagwa.
He applauded ongoing efforts to bolster irrigation.
The country’s area under irrigation has increased from 175 000 hectares in 2019 to 222 000 ha in 2025.
“…this is the fastest irrigation phase since 1980 when we gained independence,” he said.
The President said he will be handing over title deeds to some farmers today, adding that the Second Republic is leaving no one and no place behind.
“These title deeds will enable many of our farmers to access affordable finance to increase production
“This must, in turn, have spill-over effects that drive the ongoing rural industrialisation,” he said.
President Mnangagwa hands over title deeds to beneficiaries
1000 farmers receive title deeds
Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, Chairperson of the Land Technical Committee, said the title deeds are being given to 1 000 A1 farmers from Mashonaland Central.
They will also get loans worth US$6 000 for the productivity booster kits.
The loans will be payable over seven years.
