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Zimbabwe -- Farm Invasions Report
9/19/02
Commercial Farmers' Union (Zim) via ZWNews
MANICALAND
Old Mutare - Mr. F. Bezuidenhout was charged with murder and given l5 years. Other areas quiet.
MASHONALAND CENTRAL
No report received.
MASHONALAND EAST
Beatrice -
Ongoing theft in the area especially fencing and standards and electrical motors. Two Section 5's and two Section 7's received.
Harare South -
Ongoing labour problems where labour refuse to load tobacco and barricade homesteads, demanding the full payout of SI6.
One farmer reported cattle missing.
Theft reported of electrical equipment removed from bulk curers.
One farmer reported an armed poacher shooting game. One Section 5 and Section 7 were received. A number of Harare South farmers are packing up and vacating their properties.
Wedza -
One farmer went back to retrieve movables and discovered that 2 ha of Olive trees had been burnt (value $3.6 million), 3 ha of apple trees complete with micro jet irrigation had also been totally burnt (value lost $6.2 million) and various small movables stolen (value $1.1 million). The farmer returned the next day and was barricaded in and told he must pay out the full SI6 before he could remove his equipment. This farm was shut down last year.
MASHONALAND WEST (NORTH)
16/9
General:
Normal labour hassles with SI6 in all areas.
Ayrshire - Quiet.
Banket -
Very quiet. The Coombe Farm owner moved out on 07.09.02. The settlers moved in and ripped out the basin from the scullery, the hand basin from the small bathroom, bathroom cabinets from the main bathroom and the kitchen sink from the cottage. A 30 tonne rig arrived carting away scrap metal, however the farmer managed to find the business card from the lady who is collecting the scrap. This was reported to the police RRB 0033418. To date police have not investigated, but Border Gezi Youths are investigating and threatened the settlers. Four settlers ran away.
On Nkuyu Farm, Mr Gumbo, one of the settlers is demolishing a beer hall on the farm and carting the bricks to Raffingora. Border Gezi Youths want to arrest him, but could not find him. Reported to the Police.
Chinhoyi -
Very quiet.
Doma -
Very quiet.
Karoi -
Very quiet. The owner of Marmi Farm was barricaded by labour in his house all weekend because of SI6. He received a Section 8 on 31.08.02 dated 31.07.02. He is carrying on with farming operations - paprika, tobacco grading and has 140 cattle. He explained to his labour that he is not leaving, but Zanu PF has stirred up the situation.
Trelawney/Darwendale -
Very quiet.
Umboe -
Quiet.
Kwa Kwa Farm received a Section 8, delivered on 27.08.02 with no date stamp.
Nyabira -
No report received as yet.
Crime Report For Trelawney/Darwendale And Banket Farming Areas Week Ending 16.09.02:
Ziroto Farm (Mitchel) had theft of 2 MCB's and a switchgear valued at $ZW100 000-00 from the pumphouse. Nothing recovered case reported to Banket Police. RRB 0033429 Cst. Marangure.
Excelsior Farm had theft of irrigation pipes valued at $ZW200,000.00 from the lands. Nothing recovered. Case reported to Zalonyika Police RRB 0055343 Cst. Mukotami.
Nzira Farm had theft of sprinklers and raisers valued at $ZW51,500.00 from the lands. Nothing recovered. Reported to Banket Police Cst. Izeki.
At Cyrenaika Farm an accused was arrested for theft of 2 x irrigation taps valued at $ZW72 000 from the lands and recovered. RRB 0055350 Sgt. Mpofu. Zanyandwe Farm had attempted theft of 2 x electric motors from the pumphouse. Only 2 x fan belts were stolen. Nothing recovered. Reported to Darwendale Police RRB0055349 Sgt. Mpofu.
Firhill Farm suffered a housebreak and theft at the rose section office with a computer valued at $ZW200,000.00 stolen. Nothing recovered. Reported to Banket Police RRB 0033469 Cst. Murombo.
Sundown Farm also had a housebreak and theft at the main house with a decoder, radio, videocassette, and sheets stolen. Nothing recovered. Reported to Banket Police RRB 0033472 Cst. Muwa.
At Dieu Donne Farm a suspect was picked up reference 6 cattle, which went missing on 14.07.2002. All cattle recovered. Suspect handed over to Darwendale Police RRB 0055351.
At Hendra Farm two accused were arrested for theft of 10 chickens from the chicken run. Only 6 chickens were recovered. Accused were handed over to Darwendale Police RRB 0055353 Cst. Mugorogodi.
At Muacha Farm one accused was arrested for theft of a 13m x plastic paper valued at $ZW2,125.00 from the green house and recovered. Accused handed over to Darwendale Police. RRB 0033481 Cst. Izeki. 19.09.02
Tengwe -
The following farms were vacated by their owners, following instructions by OIC Tengwe, Asst. Insp. Matarofa: Dunroming, Quovadif, Impala Plains, Loughry, Tayesa, Kumusha, Tatenda, Deremour, Romona, Pollux, Dendera, Mudiki Estates.
The following farm owners have vacated their property but still have belongings and equipment on the farm, also on instructions by OIC Tengwe Asst. Insp. Matarofa: Chirodza, Mana.
The owner of Bonanza Farm was given five weeks to leave by an individual businessman Gumpa from Kariba (wife of the ex- mayor of Kariba).
The Mshowe Pools Farm owner was given five weeks to leave by retired Major Mponga, who is presently planting tobacco in the ridges the farmer has made, using his own seedlings but all the farmer's equipment, and is now irrigating the farmers coffee with the farmers equipment.
Silverlining Farm/Holme Lacy Farm was closed down by retired Major Mponga who told the labour the owner will be leaving and they are to get their wages and leave.
At Meidon Farm, Tengwe Estates, the occupants were forcibly evicted and are not able to return.
Doma -
the Tevrede Farm owner continues having trouble getting his belongings and equipment off the farm. Major Mbunwe is using the owner's equipment and doing as he pleases.
Police are finding it difficult to deal with higher rank personnel when it comes to law and order.
MASHONALAND WEST SOUTH
The office will be manned from 20.09.02 by Nova Nicolson. She is in the process of acquainting herself with the various FAs in the area and a report will be compiled as of the next Sitrep.
MASVINGO
Masvingo East and Central -
farmer A stated six cattle had been hacked with axes and pangas by settlers. Gutu / Chatsworth -
farmer B is presently residing in Masvingo town and it is reported extensive vandalism has taken place at the homestead. 85 roofing sheets, 18 doors and one French door have been removed.
Farmer C reports extensive stock theft the evening of 12.09.02. Thirty cows and calves were stolen and driven up the road. Some cows and calves returned home of their own accord. On the evening of 15.09.02, a further 30 were stolen. Some were found in the early hours of 16.09.02, resting alongside the road proving that they had been driven under harsh conditions.
Mwenezi -
farmer D reports continued poaching on his property. The latest incident reported is where a poacher (armed with a bow and an arrow) and hunting dogs cornered a Kudu into the dip kraal. The owner's game guard came upon the incident and proceeded to try and apprehend the poacher. The poacher attempted to shoot the game guard with a bow and arrow, and the poacher then fled into the bush. Four dogs were subsequently destroyed.
Farmer E reports an escalation in stock theft, and that it is now out of control. Owner has lost eight head of cattle in the last week.
MIDLANDS
Generally, theft and poaching have reached unprecedented levels. Cattle are being slaughtered in huge numbers. Gold panners are a big problem as they are a law unto themselves and are getting out of hand.
MATABELELAND
No report received.
9/19/02
Commercial Farmers' Union (Zim) via ZWNews
MANICALAND
Old Mutare - Mr. F. Bezuidenhout was charged with murder and given l5 years. Other areas quiet.
MASHONALAND CENTRAL
No report received.
MASHONALAND EAST
Beatrice -
Ongoing theft in the area especially fencing and standards and electrical motors. Two Section 5's and two Section 7's received.
Harare South -
Ongoing labour problems where labour refuse to load tobacco and barricade homesteads, demanding the full payout of SI6.
One farmer reported cattle missing.
Theft reported of electrical equipment removed from bulk curers.
One farmer reported an armed poacher shooting game. One Section 5 and Section 7 were received. A number of Harare South farmers are packing up and vacating their properties.
Wedza -
One farmer went back to retrieve movables and discovered that 2 ha of Olive trees had been burnt (value $3.6 million), 3 ha of apple trees complete with micro jet irrigation had also been totally burnt (value lost $6.2 million) and various small movables stolen (value $1.1 million). The farmer returned the next day and was barricaded in and told he must pay out the full SI6 before he could remove his equipment. This farm was shut down last year.
MASHONALAND WEST (NORTH)
16/9
General:
Normal labour hassles with SI6 in all areas.
Ayrshire - Quiet.
Banket -
Very quiet. The Coombe Farm owner moved out on 07.09.02. The settlers moved in and ripped out the basin from the scullery, the hand basin from the small bathroom, bathroom cabinets from the main bathroom and the kitchen sink from the cottage. A 30 tonne rig arrived carting away scrap metal, however the farmer managed to find the business card from the lady who is collecting the scrap. This was reported to the police RRB 0033418. To date police have not investigated, but Border Gezi Youths are investigating and threatened the settlers. Four settlers ran away.
On Nkuyu Farm, Mr Gumbo, one of the settlers is demolishing a beer hall on the farm and carting the bricks to Raffingora. Border Gezi Youths want to arrest him, but could not find him. Reported to the Police.
Chinhoyi -
Very quiet.
Doma -
Very quiet.
Karoi -
Very quiet. The owner of Marmi Farm was barricaded by labour in his house all weekend because of SI6. He received a Section 8 on 31.08.02 dated 31.07.02. He is carrying on with farming operations - paprika, tobacco grading and has 140 cattle. He explained to his labour that he is not leaving, but Zanu PF has stirred up the situation.
Trelawney/Darwendale -
Very quiet.
Umboe -
Quiet.
Kwa Kwa Farm received a Section 8, delivered on 27.08.02 with no date stamp.
Nyabira -
No report received as yet.
Crime Report For Trelawney/Darwendale And Banket Farming Areas Week Ending 16.09.02:
Ziroto Farm (Mitchel) had theft of 2 MCB's and a switchgear valued at $ZW100 000-00 from the pumphouse. Nothing recovered case reported to Banket Police. RRB 0033429 Cst. Marangure.
Excelsior Farm had theft of irrigation pipes valued at $ZW200,000.00 from the lands. Nothing recovered. Case reported to Zalonyika Police RRB 0055343 Cst. Mukotami.
Nzira Farm had theft of sprinklers and raisers valued at $ZW51,500.00 from the lands. Nothing recovered. Reported to Banket Police Cst. Izeki.
At Cyrenaika Farm an accused was arrested for theft of 2 x irrigation taps valued at $ZW72 000 from the lands and recovered. RRB 0055350 Sgt. Mpofu. Zanyandwe Farm had attempted theft of 2 x electric motors from the pumphouse. Only 2 x fan belts were stolen. Nothing recovered. Reported to Darwendale Police RRB0055349 Sgt. Mpofu.
Firhill Farm suffered a housebreak and theft at the rose section office with a computer valued at $ZW200,000.00 stolen. Nothing recovered. Reported to Banket Police RRB 0033469 Cst. Murombo.
Sundown Farm also had a housebreak and theft at the main house with a decoder, radio, videocassette, and sheets stolen. Nothing recovered. Reported to Banket Police RRB 0033472 Cst. Muwa.
At Dieu Donne Farm a suspect was picked up reference 6 cattle, which went missing on 14.07.2002. All cattle recovered. Suspect handed over to Darwendale Police RRB 0055351.
At Hendra Farm two accused were arrested for theft of 10 chickens from the chicken run. Only 6 chickens were recovered. Accused were handed over to Darwendale Police RRB 0055353 Cst. Mugorogodi.
At Muacha Farm one accused was arrested for theft of a 13m x plastic paper valued at $ZW2,125.00 from the green house and recovered. Accused handed over to Darwendale Police. RRB 0033481 Cst. Izeki. 19.09.02
Tengwe -
The following farms were vacated by their owners, following instructions by OIC Tengwe, Asst. Insp. Matarofa: Dunroming, Quovadif, Impala Plains, Loughry, Tayesa, Kumusha, Tatenda, Deremour, Romona, Pollux, Dendera, Mudiki Estates.
The following farm owners have vacated their property but still have belongings and equipment on the farm, also on instructions by OIC Tengwe Asst. Insp. Matarofa: Chirodza, Mana.
The owner of Bonanza Farm was given five weeks to leave by an individual businessman Gumpa from Kariba (wife of the ex- mayor of Kariba).
The Mshowe Pools Farm owner was given five weeks to leave by retired Major Mponga, who is presently planting tobacco in the ridges the farmer has made, using his own seedlings but all the farmer's equipment, and is now irrigating the farmers coffee with the farmers equipment.
Silverlining Farm/Holme Lacy Farm was closed down by retired Major Mponga who told the labour the owner will be leaving and they are to get their wages and leave.
At Meidon Farm, Tengwe Estates, the occupants were forcibly evicted and are not able to return.
Doma -
the Tevrede Farm owner continues having trouble getting his belongings and equipment off the farm. Major Mbunwe is using the owner's equipment and doing as he pleases.
Police are finding it difficult to deal with higher rank personnel when it comes to law and order.
MASHONALAND WEST SOUTH
The office will be manned from 20.09.02 by Nova Nicolson. She is in the process of acquainting herself with the various FAs in the area and a report will be compiled as of the next Sitrep.
MASVINGO
Masvingo East and Central -
farmer A stated six cattle had been hacked with axes and pangas by settlers. Gutu / Chatsworth -
farmer B is presently residing in Masvingo town and it is reported extensive vandalism has taken place at the homestead. 85 roofing sheets, 18 doors and one French door have been removed.
Farmer C reports extensive stock theft the evening of 12.09.02. Thirty cows and calves were stolen and driven up the road. Some cows and calves returned home of their own accord. On the evening of 15.09.02, a further 30 were stolen. Some were found in the early hours of 16.09.02, resting alongside the road proving that they had been driven under harsh conditions.
Mwenezi -
farmer D reports continued poaching on his property. The latest incident reported is where a poacher (armed with a bow and an arrow) and hunting dogs cornered a Kudu into the dip kraal. The owner's game guard came upon the incident and proceeded to try and apprehend the poacher. The poacher attempted to shoot the game guard with a bow and arrow, and the poacher then fled into the bush. Four dogs were subsequently destroyed.
Farmer E reports an escalation in stock theft, and that it is now out of control. Owner has lost eight head of cattle in the last week.
MIDLANDS
Generally, theft and poaching have reached unprecedented levels. Cattle are being slaughtered in huge numbers. Gold panners are a big problem as they are a law unto themselves and are getting out of hand.
MATABELELAND
No report received.
