A FRESH land dispute has erupted in Mashonaland West after Tendai Musonza, the provincial spokesperson for the Sengezo Tshabangu-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), filed court papers seeking the eviction of a white commercial farmer in Makonde, Mashonaland West province.
According to court documents, Musonza is demanding that Auther Bosman of Subdivision Lot 6 of Zawi Farm, together with all those occupying the property through him, vacate the land immediately.
The politician cited the Lands minister as a respondent in his application.
“The plaintiff’s claim against the 1st defendant (Bosman) and the 2nd defendant [Minister of Lands] is for eviction of the 1st defendant and those claiming occupation through him from Subdivision Lot 6, Zawi Farm in Makonde district of Mashonaland West,” the application read.
However, the case raised serious questions after Bosman revealed he holds a government-issued offer letter for the plot, which he says legally allocates the land to him.
Bosman argues that Musonza’s court action is riddled with inconsistencies, including conflicting references to Plot 6, suggesting the move may be politically motivated rather than legally justified.
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The embattled farmer believes the latest court battle is part of a broader campaign to force him off the 217-hectare property despite being in lawful occupation.
The eviction attempt comes barely months after Bosman successfully defended himself against assault allegations involving a villager at the farm, charges that the courts later dismissed.
Trouble has spread in the Bosman family.
Last month, a group of suspected Zanu PF supporters allegedly linked to a losing Chinhoyi parliamentary candidate reportedly attempted to seize Dundrennam Farm, owned by Authers’ elder brother, Brink Bosman.
The group was eventually ordered by the courts to vacate the property.
The incidents have intensified debate over Zimbabwe’s land politics, amid growing concern that politically-connected individuals are targeting productive white farmers despite being in possession of valid ownership documents.
Critics argue that such disputes undermine property rights, investor confidence and agricultural stability while the country battles food insecurity and economic uncertainty.
Observers say the Bosman cases reflect a troubling pattern in which land allocations appear to be vulnerable to political interference, regardless of legality or productivity on the ground.