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1990:The story of a white farmer in Zimbabwe, whose farm and livelihood were stolen from him
African Tears: The Zimbabwe Land Invasions
What you need to know before your trail
In 1990 the author became the proud owners of Stow Farm, with the approval of the Zanu-PF government. In February 2000 a mob of ‘veterans’ claimed the farm was now their property. This is the account of what then happened, her family’s experiences when their home, livelihood and investment is taken from them.
Travel Guide
Zimbabwe
The story of the land grabs
“”Our personal nightmare was over but what had begun in February 2000 as a land question affecting only a tiny white minority, had blazed across the country, spreading like an uncontrollable bushfire to every facet of Zimbabwean life.”
This is a unique account of a horrendous time in Ximbabwe’s history. A shameful time too. Seen through the eyes of a native white Zimbabwe woman who lived through the invasions which took place in 2000.
The author and her husband are both born and bred in the country and buy a farm. All is legal and above board until President Mugabe decides to allow war veterans to become squatters and claim owner ship of farms.
Imagine what it would be like to be hounded out of your home, to lose everything you own, and to have to flee from your homeland. This book explains the reality of farm work, living on a farm with war veterans helping you do the work. People living side by side in apparent harmony. Until a reign of terror is unleashed and the country ripped apart, one farm, one family at a time.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: African Tears: The Zimbabwe Land Invasions
Destination: Zimbabwe Author/Guide: Catherine Buckle Departure Time:2000
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