Zimbabwe’s decolonization could never be complete without addressing the land
question. Sam Moyo’s work, spanning over three decades, has been a point of
reference in the discussion of land policy performance, rural mobilization and
trends in land reform. His work mostly focused on influencing policy, creating
connections between local processes (such as land occupations), national policy
and global debates. The article provides a summary of Sam Moyo’s writing on land
reform policy in Zimbabwe. It highlights the complex relationships that exist
between policy formulation, rural mobilization and implementation of policy.
Whilst celebrating the work of an icon, the article also takes a more critical
stance on outstanding issues as pertaining to the fast-track land reform process
that began in 2000. The Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) has not adequately resolved
the land tenure question and currently faces the threat of elite capture.
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