Zimbabwe

No money for farmer compensation in Zimbabwe

Government blames dire finances but says it still plans to pay

30 June 2019 - 00:00 By SHARON MAZINGAIZO

The deadline for compensating dispossessed white farmers has been missed due to a lack of funds. Of the 900 claimants who were told they would be paid by the end of May, only 50 have received their money...

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