High Court nullifies Cloverdale B ruling on Kagonye’s ‘land grab’

12By Nyasha ChumaHARARE – In a landmark ruling that has ended a bitter two-decade land dispute on Monday, the High Court has nullified the State’s acquisition of Cloverdale B Farm in Ruwa, dealing a decisive legal blow to former Minister Petronella Kagonye’s company Glorious Properties.The court declared the allocation of the prime property to Kagonye’s firm “null and void”, restoring ownership to Ruwa Estate and One Mzuri Estate (Galloway Estate) Thejudgmentpaves the way for the return of the land to its original occupants.The dispute, which has dragged on for over 20 years, saw Kagonye displace scores of Cloverdale B Farm dwellers before taking over with plans of constructing a gated community called Glorified Brook.Speaking after the ruling, residents hailed the justice system for finally delivering a verdict that favours the vulnerable over politically connected individuals.“We have waited two decades for this day. Minister Garwe promised us that justice would prevail, and true to his word, the court has spoken. This land belongs to us, and we are grateful that the judiciary stood with us when no one else would,” said Tinashe Murombedzi, a Cloverdale B resident who was among those displaced by Kagonye’s company.Another resident, Sekai Moyo, echoed similar sentiments, praising the judicial system for its independence and courage.“We almost lost hope after fighting for so many years.

But the courts have shown that noone is above the law of the land and it goes back to its original owners.High Court has cleared the path. We are overjoyed,” Moyo said.The High Court’s ruling effectively nullifies the State’s original acquisition of Cloverdale B, which had been controversially allocated to Kagonye’s company. Legal experts say the judgment sets a powerful precedent in land disputes involving former government officials.cloverdaleDanielgarwePetronellakagonye HARARE – In a landmark ruling that has ended a bitter two-decade land dispute on Monday, the High Court has nullified the State’s acquisition of Cloverdale B Farm in Ruwa, dealing a decisive legal blow to former Minister Petronella Kagonye’s company Glorious Properties.

The court declared the allocation of the prime property to Kagonye’s firm “null and void”, restoring ownership to Ruwa Estate and One Mzuri Estate (Galloway Estate) Thejudgmentpaves the way for the return of the land to its original occupants. The dispute, which has dragged on for over 20 years, saw Kagonye displace scores of Cloverdale B Farm dwellers before taking over with plans of constructing a gated community called Glorified Brook. Speaking after the ruling, residents hailed the justice system for finally delivering a verdict that favours the vulnerable over politically connected individuals.

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“We have waited two decades for this day. This land belongs to us, and we are grateful that the judiciary stood with us when no one else would,” said Tinashe Murombedzi, a Cloverdale B resident who was among those displaced by Kagonye’s company. Another resident, Sekai Moyo, echoed similar sentiments, praising the judicial system for its independence and courage.

“We almost lost hope after fighting for so many years. We are overjoyed,” Moyo said. The High Court’s ruling effectively nullifies the State’s original acquisition of Cloverdale B, which had been controversially allocated to Kagonye’s company.

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