Section 291: Continuation of rights of occupiers of agricultural land
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Subject to this Constitution, any person who, immediately before the effective date, was using or occupying, or was entitled to use or occupy, any agricultural land by virtue of a lease or other agreement with the State continues to be entitled to use or occupy that land on or after the effective date, in accordance with that lease or other agreement.
Insight on Continuation of Rights for Agricultural Land Occupiers
This provision creates legal stability by ensuring that existing agricultural land arrangements remain valid through Zimbabwe's constitutional transition. It protects farmers and agricultural workers from sudden displacement during governmental change, maintaining food security and economic continuity. The clause specifically honors pre-existing agreements with the State, which is particularly significant given Zimbabwe's complex history of land reform and redistribution.