Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a five-day anti-corruption awareness campaign targeting the illegal parcelling of State and communal land. The campaign, which runs up until May 31, 2025, is being held under the theme “Campaign Against Illegal Parcelling of State and Communal Land.”
The program began in Seke District at Chief Seke’s homestead, where community members, traditional leaders, and village heads gathered for the opening sessions led by ZACC’s Education and Public Awareness Department.
Speaking during the campaign, Dr. Magiga, ZACC’s Manager for Education, said the Commission is prioritising public education as a key weapon against land corruption.
“This campaign is not just about catching the corrupt; it is about empowering the public with the knowledge to protect themselves. People must understand that no one has the right to sell or allocate State or communal land outside the legal framework,” said Dr. Magiga.
He added that illegal land parcelling continues to threaten peace, development, and fairness in land distribution.
Land is a national resource that must be distributed fairly and lawfully. Illegal parcelling of land does not only create confusion—it fuels conflict, marginalizes the poor, and erodes trust in both traditional and government institutions,” he said.
Village Head Bwoni of Ward 4, Seke District, applauded the awareness program, saying it was timely and much needed.
Our people have been taken advantage of for too long. Unscrupulous individuals come claiming authority, selling land without any legal backing. This program is long overdue and very necessary,” he said.
Several Seke residents who attended the campaign echoed similar sentiments, expressing gratitude for ZACC’s presence and efforts to clarify the legal procedures for acquiring land.
I now understand that even communal land has rules. We have to check with our local leaders and not just trust anyone who offers land,” said one villager.
The awareness campaign includes interactive sessions, public discussions, and distribution of informational materials. ZACC officials are encouraging residents to report suspected land scams and avoid informal transactions.
While it began in Seke, the campaign is set to continue in other areas across Mashonaland East Province throughout the week.
