A Harare High Court has granted a ruling in favour of Windmill (Private) Limited, authorising the eviction of Taremedzwa Kapungu, his agents, employees, and any affiliates from a 65-hectare property owned by the fertiliser producer.
The land in question, legally registered as Lot FA Kinvara, has been at the centre of a legal dispute after it was allegedly marketed and sold illegally under the name “Tsikwi Phase 1 (Westgate Extension)”. Windmill claims that Kapungu and his associates, without any legal rights, were offering residential stands on the property.
According to court documents under Case No. HCH3919/25, the High Court ruled that Kapungu and all persons acting on his behalf must immediately vacate the land. Should they fail to comply, the court has authorised the Sheriff of Zimbabwe to carry out the eviction.
In a statement released after the ruling, Windmill CEO Kudakwashe Mundowozi warned the public against engaging in any transactions involving the disputed land.
“Windmill is the lawful owner of Lot FA Kinvara, measuring 65.24 hectares. The public is being misled by Aspire Mutingwende, Taremedzwa Kapungu, and others, who are fraudulently selling stands on this land through Redrev (Pvt) Ltd and similar entities,” the statement said.
The company further warned that any deals made with the said individuals are invalid and expose buyers to potential financial loss and legal complications.
Windmill said it is working closely with law enforcement and court officials to enforce the ruling and protect unsuspecting buyers from fraud.
In response to the court order, Tsikwi Veterans Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd, a company established by war veterans, local residents, and youths in Mt Hampden, issued a statement defending Kapungu’s claim to the land.
According to Tsikwi, the disputed property was acquired by the state during the land reform programme and was formally allocated to Kapungu via an offer letter issued in 2012. They referenced a prior High Court ruling (Case HC 722/15) and a rescission judgment dated August 14, 2025, as legal validation of Kapungu’s rights to the estate.
“Kinvara Estate was legally redistributed under the Third Chimurenga. Windmill’s claims are based on colonial-era land titles, which we reject in today’s constitutional democracy,” the group said.
Tsikwi accused Windmill of undermining post-independence land reform and pledged to challenge the ruling in higher courts, including the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court, if necessary.
Zimbabwe continues to face widespread land scams orchestrated by so-called land barons—individuals or networks that unlawfully sell plots of land, often without legal ownership or development permits. These schemes typically exploit desperate home seekers and result in legal battles, demolitions, or financial loss.
To address the issue, the government introduced a 90-day moratorium in May 2025 on all development permits while drafting legislation to criminalise unauthorised land transactions. This move is part of broader efforts to rein in illegal land sales and restore order to the urban development sector.
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