HARARE Members of the three main political parties began a tour of the country on Monday to verify reports of farm invasions that have continued despite formation of the unity government six months ago.The Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee (Jomic) said it was touring farms to validate information compiled by Lands Minister Hebert Murerwa regarding violence and lawlessness on farms.
Jomic tasked Murerwa to compile a report on the situation after being petitioned by several farmers who complained of farm seizures, violence and some criminal activities.
We sent a list of invaded farms to Murerwa and he gave us a response and now we are verifying that before he responds again, said a Jomic member.
The Jomic team, comprising Tabitha Khumalo, from Tsvangirais MDC party; Frank Chamunorwa, from Mutambaras MDC party, and the three political liaison officers Lovemore Kadenge, Michael Mukashi and Kizito Kuchekwa, visited Mashonaland West and Central provinces.
Another Jomic member, Oppah Muchinguri, from Mugabes Zanu (PF) party was unable to travel with the team as she was engaged with other commitments.
Khumalo said the team would also visit other provinces to probe farm invasions.
We want to verify the facts on the ground. There are conflicting statements about valid and invalid offer letters. We want to try to put a face to the information we have. We are hoping to complete the exercise at the end of October, Khumalo said.
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