Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted
Published: 6/25/2025

Twenty-five years after white farmers were evicted during Zimbabwe's land reform program, a small group has accepted a controversial compensation deal from the government. The deal involves receiving only 1% of total compensation in cash, with the rest issued as treasury bonds, maturing in 10 years. The compensation issue remains divisive, with some white farmers accepting the deal while others demand full cash settlement upfront, reflecting broader tensions and complexities surrounding land reform in Zimbabwe. The government's push for compensation aims to mend fences with Western nations, amid ongoing debates and legal challenges by various factions involved in the land reform program.