Village leaders in Zimbabwe's Vungu allegedly sold land to gold panners, leading to grazing land shortage and threats to traditional farming.

Village leaders in Vungu, Zimbabwe, face allegations of corruptly selling land to gold panners, resulting in a grazing land shortage for small-scale farmers. This has transformed agricultural areas into residential zones, threatening traditional livestock farming. Local leaders reportedly earn between $500 and $600 per deal. Calls have emerged for economic reorganization and modern farming practices to adapt to the changing landscape and alleviate land pressure.

September 20, 2024
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