Chiwetu is accused of misrepresenting Zanu PF Youth League by authorising one Tapiwa Gwande to act as a proxy on its behalf.

The affected are the residents allocated stands under Operation Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle in 2009 under Chiedza Lot 1.

Authorities blame the deterioration on western sanctions, which came into force in 2000, with Zanu PF saying the country lost over US$42 billion during the first decade.

Recent media reports suggested that RioZim had been placed under corporate rescue following an interdict application by the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers’ Union

“Compensation acknowledges these animals are state-owned, and when they maim or kill, the state has a duty to repair the harm.”