High Court Nullifies Kadoma Land Sales, 50 Families Face Eviction

The High Court in Harare nullified land sales in Kadoma, NewZimbabwe.com reported, ruling on Thursday that Parameter Investments sold residential stands on land it did not own. About fifty families now face eviction, left in shock after discovering the seller lacked legal title, following Justice Muchawa’s ruling that declared the transactions void. The ruling exposes deep flaws in land administration and pervasive land tenure insecurity plaguing Zimbabwe’s urban housing market, where fraudulent sales are common. The eviction threat could spark a humanitarian crisis, underscoring the urgent need for a transparent land registry and stronger consumer protections. The case may embolden similar legal challenges, exposing systemic property rights issues. The ruling has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the vulnerability of homebuyers.