land with no obligation to pay compensation for agricultural land compulsorily acquired for resettlement63. The continuation of rights of land occupiers acquired by the state for agricultural purposes is also guaranteed in terms of Section 290 which provides that subject to the Constitution, any person who, immediately before the effective date, was using or occupying, or was entitled to use or occupy, any agricultural land by virtue of a lease or other agreement with the State continues to be entitled to use or occupy that land on or after the effective date, in accordance with that lease or other agreement. 13.4. In order to ensure that Zimbabweans enjoy their right to agricultural land, Government has enacted the Land Acquisition Act 64which gives effect to Section 72 of the Constitution. The right to property like all other rights is not absolute. This right is therefore subject to the limitation clause and can be derogated in the interest of defence, public safety, morality, health and public order among others. Administrative Measures 13.5. In order to realise maximum benefits from land, Government promulgated subsidiary legislation such as the 99 year lease, the Statutory Instrument 53 of 2014 on Agricultural Land Settlement (Permit Terms and Conditions) to enhance bankability of agricultural land and subsequently boost production on the same. The Zimbabwe Land Commission (ZLC) was also established in terms of the Constitution to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency in the administration of land vested in the state65 and the Zimbabwe Land Commission Act66was enacted in 2018 to 63 Section 72 of the Constitution 64 Chapter 20:10 65 Section 296 of the Constitution 66 Chapter 20:29 Page | 35

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