Zimbabwe: Ex-ZIPRA Combatants Camp in Chinhoyi, Demanding Seized Properties Shared Among Zanu-PF Bigwigs - Say VP Mohadi Backing Them

Zimbabwe: Ex-ZIPRA Combatants Camp in Chinhoyi, Demanding Seized Properties Shared Among Zanu-PF Bigwigs - Say VP Mohadi Backing Them

FORMER Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) combatants, widows and children of fallen fighters have so far spent three cold winter nights camped on a piece of land in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West, in protest over the government's failure to facilitate the reclamation of their properties.

ZIPRA Veterans, Widows, Camp Out In Chinhoyi Over Seized Properties

The group has spent three winter nights on land in Pearview, a new suburb developed on property allegedly belonging to Nitram Holdings, a company established by former ZIPRA fighters in 1980 using demobilisation payouts. Each veteran reportedly contributed $50 to form the company, which went on to acquire 52 assets, including farms and buildings. Led by Moffat “Commander” Karomo, around 50 protesters are camped opposite Mzari Extension, near Mac…