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Zanu-PF politician vacates farm to avoid jail
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A former Zanu-PF Chinhoyi constituency candidate in the 2023 harmonised elections, Thomas Chidzomba, narrowly avoided arrest for contempt of court after hastily complying with a court order to vacate disputed land at Dundrennam Farm in Lions' Den, Mashonaland West.
The dispute involves land owned by Brink Bosman, who accused Chidzomba of unlawfully occupying part of his farm in 2024.
Chidzomba had reportedly taken possession of the land relying on a power of attorney allegedly linked to Kindness Paradza, a claim that later became central to the legal challenge.
Court records show that the High Court upheld earlier rulings ordering Chidzomba to vacate the property within 10 days and restore full possession to Bosman, after finding his occupation was not legally authorised.
Although he initially missed full compliance, Bosman returned to court arguing that parts of the property—including fencing and gum poles—had not been removed, preventing full use of the land and raising the possibility of contempt proceedings.
Chidzomba's lawyer, Fortune Murisi, acknowledged delays but maintained that his client had since complied with the court order, saying any issues had been communicated to the complainant.
To avoid further legal action, Chidzomba reportedly moved to the site and oversaw the removal of remaining materials, including fencing structures, effectively clearing the disputed area.
Bosman later confirmed that he was now able to fully access and utilise his property without interference, bringing the long-running dispute to a close.
The dispute involves land owned by Brink Bosman, who accused Chidzomba of unlawfully occupying part of his farm in 2024.
Chidzomba had reportedly taken possession of the land relying on a power of attorney allegedly linked to Kindness Paradza, a claim that later became central to the legal challenge.
Court records show that the High Court upheld earlier rulings ordering Chidzomba to vacate the property within 10 days and restore full possession to Bosman, after finding his occupation was not legally authorised.
Although he initially missed full compliance, Bosman returned to court arguing that parts of the property—including fencing and gum poles—had not been removed, preventing full use of the land and raising the possibility of contempt proceedings.
Chidzomba's lawyer, Fortune Murisi, acknowledged delays but maintained that his client had since complied with the court order, saying any issues had been communicated to the complainant.
To avoid further legal action, Chidzomba reportedly moved to the site and oversaw the removal of remaining materials, including fencing structures, effectively clearing the disputed area.
Bosman later confirmed that he was now able to fully access and utilise his property without interference, bringing the long-running dispute to a close.
Source - newsday
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