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A Situational Analysis of Former Commercial Farm Workers in Zimbabwe, a Decade after the Jambanja
by Vincent Mabvurira; Tawanda Masuka; Richard Gamuchirai Banda and Rangarirai Frank

Abstract:
This study follows barely ten years after Zimbabwe embarked on a controversial fast track land reform programme. The study aimed to assess the situation of former farm workers still residing in farm compounds. A study sample of 100 households from 8 selected compounds in Mazowe district were interviewed based on availability. It was noted that most former farm workers still live in acute poverty with low calories intake per day, insecure land tenure, poor accommodation, low levels of education and unstable sources of income. Based on the results of this study, the authors give a number of recommendations which include allocating the workers land, creating employment opportunities for the workers, providing accommodation, helping them acquire Zimbabwean citizenship. Results of the study can inform the government and other stakeholders on the long overdue need to address the plight of former commercial farm workers.

Keywords: farm workers, land reform, Zimbabwe, situational analysis, Mazowe district

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