Section 293: Alienation of agricultural land by State
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) The State may alienate for value any agricultural land vested in it, whether through the transfer of ownership to any other person or through the grant of a lease or other right of occupation or use, but any such alienation must be in accordance with the principles specified in section 289.
(2) The State may not alienate more than one piece of agricultural land to the same person and his or her dependants.
(3) An Act of Parliament must prescribe procedures for the alienation and allocation of agricultural land by the State, and any such law must be consistent with the principles specified in section 289.
Key Insight: State's Limited Agricultural Land Distribution
This provision establishes a fundamental principle of land equity in Zimbabwe by restricting the State from concentrating agricultural land ownership. By limiting allocation to just one piece of land per person and their dependants, the constitution aims to prevent the recreation of historical land monopolies and ensure broader distribution of agricultural resources among citizens. This reflects Zimbabwe's complex history of land reform and attempts to balance productive use with equitable access.