The 18 who are members of Nhakayavatema Co-operative were
evicted through a ruling made by Magistrate Vimbai Mutukwa on January 25, 2024.
The ruling came following an application for the eviction which was made by a
lawyer named Daison Chirima who claims to be the legitimate owner of the piece
of land.
The eviction itself was effected on January 25, 2024. Some
of the evicted members are now staying at the bus rank and on street pavements.
The types of disabilities among the 18 include those who
walk with crutches, amputees, and those who are wheelchair-bound.
The chairman of the co-operative, Chimbidzikayi
Dzinavatonga who uses crutches because one of his legs was amputated. He told
The Mirror that the co-operative got the land from Zanu PF in 2008. He said
they have legitimate papers of ownership of the 2.385-hectare piece of land
situated at SD33 Hippo Valley North and signed for by former Chiredzi Town
Council Environmental Officer, Edson Nyadenga and they have been farming on the
land for the last 16 years and this was the only source of living for them.
The documents that entitles the co-operative to the land
reads in part, “This letter confirms that Nhakayavatema could go ahead and grow
crops. The matter has been discussed and digested by our management therefore
we recommend for the commencement of the farming project”. Masvingo Mirror
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