Zimbabwe’s land ministry under Haritatos:  Compensation, corruption and the $3.5bn test

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Zimbabwe’s Lands Minister Vangelis Haritatos is under pressure to manage a $3.5 billion compensation programme for white farmers displaced during land reforms, while also addressing corruption and working to restore investor confidence. The situation poses significant political and economic challenges for Zimbabwe's government and its land ministry.

As Zimbabwe pursues a $3.5bn compensation programme for white farmers displaced under the fast-track programme, Lands Minister Vangelis Haritatos faces pressure to tackle corruption, enforce reforms and restore investor confidence.