Simba Chikore and Bona Mugabe have been given 10 days to remove a piece of land from their divorce case or risk legal action. Jiti Law Chambers, the lawyers representing Arosume Property Development, are demanding that the duo removed all the Carrick Creagh stands from their divorce proceedings. The stands cover a total of 213 794 square meters.
In a letter seen by Pindula News, Jiti Law Chambers warned that legal action would be taken if the properties were not removed from the case within 10 working days. The letter was addressed to Matsikidze Attorneys at Law, who are representing Mugabe and Chikore in the divorce case. We present the full letter dated May 4, 2023:
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Dear Sirs
RE: YOUR CLIENTS MR &amp; MRS CHIKORE: DEMAND FOR REMOVAL OF UNDISTRIBUTABLE STATE LAND (CARRICK CREAGH STANDS) FROM DIVORCE PLEADINGS HC1521/ 23
1. We act for AROSUME PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (PRIVATE) LIMITED a land development company in partnership with the government through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Tripartite Agreement with the Ministry of Local Government &amp; Public Works which agreement is dated June 2007 and still subsists.
2. Our client has learnt from the wide media coverage of your respective clients, a Mr Simbarashe Chikore and his wife Bona Chikore (nee Mugabe) matrimonial proceedings that various properties in the Carrick Creagh Estate alone are listed as part of their matrimonial estate and subject to distribution.
3. While our client has maintained that your clients “stole” vast amounts of state land, the confirmation of the extent has only become apparent from their own pleadings that in Carrick Creagh alone, they took state land amounting to 213,794.00sqm. In fact it is government policy that one individual cannot receive more than one residential stand within the same local authority from the state. How your clients were able to circumvent that policy requires further investigation from the relevant authorities. 
4. We advise that the Carrick Creagh Estate stands are not owned by either of your clients. It is state land which prior to the cancellation of the fraudulently acquired title deeds were owned by Navline Investments Private Limited and Montshow Enteprises Private Limited. The consequence of the cancellation is that the land reverted to being state land and as such it cannot be distributed to private individuals via a divorce order. Attached hereto is proof of such cancellation.
5. For clarity, Mr Simba Chikore does not appear to have been or to be involved in either companies. Mrs Chikore however has been a director of the two companies. We have taken note of the fact that Mr Chikore appears to have deliberately included these properties ma/a fide for purposes that have nothing to do with the distribution sought before the court, perhaps knowing that the list is inaccurate.
6. As regards stand number 313 of Carrick Creagh Estate, we note that in a letter to Mr Churu (Sec for Local Government &amp; Public Works), Rtd Major General Gerald Gwinji, the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs &amp; Cultural Heritage has separately been attempting to endorse an unlawful allocation of the same stand to LOUISA DUDUZILE KALENGA BANDAL. The confusion that has now arisen as to who owns stand 313 lays bare the danger of unlawful political interference by persons who have no business administering land.
7. We also advise that your clients’ purported ownership of the various pieces of land in Carrick Creagh Estate was reported to Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission which for all intents and purposes, has turned a blind eye to this primitive accumulation of public land by your clients. It is our client’s position that your clients never took this land out of any legitimate need but greed.
8. We are instructed, as we hereby do, to demand that both your clients cause to be removed from their pleadings all Carrick Creagh properties that do not belong to them within the next ten (10) working days failure which our client will take legal action without further notice to yours for the removal of all Carrick Creagh land from their matrimonial proceedings. 
We trust that you find the above to be in order.
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FULL TEXT: Bona Mugabe, Simba Chikore Told To Remove "Stolen" Land From Divorce Case

Simba Chikore and Bona Mugabe have been given 10 days to remove a piece of land from their divorce case or risk legal action. Jiti Law Chambers, the lawyers representing Arosume Property Development, are demanding that the duo removed all the Carrick Creagh stands from their divorce proceedings. The stands cover a total of 213 794 square meters.
In a letter dated May 4, 2023, Jiti Law Chambers warned that legal action would be taken if the properties were not removed from the case within 10 working days. The letter was addressed to Matsikidze Attorneys at Law, who are representing Mugabe and Chikore in the divorce case. Wrote Jiti Law Chambers:
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We act for Arosume Property Development (Private) Limited, a land development company in partnership with the Government through a public-private-partnership (PPP) tripartite agreement with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, which agreement is dated June 2007 and still subsists.
 Our client has learnt from the wide media coverage of your respective clients, a Mr Simbarashe Chikore and his wife Bona Chikore (nee Mugabe) matrimonial proceedings that various properties in the Carrick Creagh Estate alone are listed as part of their matrimonial estate and subject to distribution.
 We are instructed, as we hereby do, to demand that both your clients cause to be removed from their pleadings all Carrick Creagh properties that do not belong to them within the next ten (10) working days, failure which our client will take legal action without further notice to you for the removal of all Carrick Creagh land from their matrimonial proceedings.
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Arosume Property Development’s lawyers claim Bona Mugabe and Simba Chikore acquired land in Carrick Creagh in violation of government policy, which prohibits receiving more than one residential stand in the same local authority from the State. They have requested an investigation into the acquisition of 213 794 square meters of land. Reads the letter:
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We advise that the Carrick Creagh Estate stands are not owned by either of your clients. It is State land, which prior to the cancellation of the fraudulently acquired title deeds, were owned by Navline Investments Private Limited and Montshow Enteprises Private Limited. 
The consequence of the cancellation is that the land reverted to being State land and as such it cannot be distributed to private individuals via a divorce order.
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Bona Mugabe was allegedly a director of two companies, but Simba Chikore was not involved. Lawyers believe Chikore included Carrick Creagh properties in the divorce case for unrelated reasons. Stand number 313’s ownership is disputed, and Arosume Property Development reported the couple’s land ownership to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, but little progress has been made.
ZACC Chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo said the commission was investigating the Carrick Creagh case based on the report compiled by Justice Tendai Uchena on the sale of State land around urban areas.
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Bona Mugabe, Simba Given 10 Days To Remove State Land From Their Divorce Case

Simba Chikore has told the courts that he is willing to cover his children’s healthcare, education, clothing and food if the divorce with Bona Mugabe goes through. The duo got married in terms of Zimbabwean laws in March 2014. Bona, the daughter of the late former President Robert Mugabe, filed for divorce last month saying their relationship had been irretrievably broken. Simba believes the marriage can still be salvaged but if the divorce goes through, he wants joint custody of the children. In his court papers, Simba said:
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 WHEREFORE Plaintiff prays that in the event of decree for divorce being granted that it be granted with the following ancillary relief:
Plaintiff and Defendant are and hereby granted joint custody of the minor children, and in exercising the joint custody, Defendant shall have children during school days while Plaintiff has children during all weekends and holidays or vice-versa.
In the alternative, the Plaintiff is and hereby granted access during weekends and holidays as follows:
For weekends Plaintiff shall have children every weekend starting from 08:00 hours Saturday and returning children Sunday at 18:00 hours to Defendant.
For school holidays, Plaintiff shall have children from the closing date to the end of the third week of the holidays.
For the minor child Mireya Minana Chikore Born 25.” November 2021, until she is of creche-going age, Plaintiff shall see her every weekend and holiday during the daytime and return her to the mother on or before 18:00
The Plaintiff is and hereby ordered to maintain the children as follows: 
Plaintiff shall pay for the children’s medical aid in full.
Plaintiff shall pay for children’s school fees in full.
Plaintiff shall meet all clothing requirements for the children.
Plaintiff shall meet all food requirements for the children.
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Simba also requested equal sharing of property acquired or received through donations and or inheritance, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/03/full-list-properties-simba-chikore-is-demanding-from-bona-mugabe/">properties worth millions</a> of dollars. He underlined that he doesn’t want any of Bona Mugabe’s property. 
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Simba Asks To Cover Children's Healthcare, Education, Clothing, Food Post Bona Mugabe Divorce

Simba Chikore and his former wife, Bona Mugabe, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/03/full-list-properties-simba-chikore-is-demanding-from-bona-mugabe">own a total of 21 farms</a>, which they acquired through various means such as donations, inheritance, or sole or joint ownership.
Simba disclosed this information in court papers where he is requesting an equal share of the properties acquired or given to him and Bona during their marriage. These are:
<ol>
<li>Rosam farm of 104.2335ha.</li>
<li> Smithfield Farm of 3280.5898ha. </li>
<li> Gushungo Estate/remainder of Foyle 1200ha. </li>
<li> Iron Mask farm 207,8205ha. </li>
<li> Cressy Dale 945,037ha. </li>
<li> Cressy Dale Lot Two 184,534ha. </li>
<li> Tankantara 659,98ha. </li>
<li> John O’Groats 669,5ha. </li>
<li> Lot 1 Swan dale 155,482ha. </li>
<li> Lot 2 Swan dale 101,84ha.</li>
<li> Swandale 106,361ha.</li>
<li> Clifford 1426ha</li>
<li> Vusumuzi Banket farm 3182ha</li>
<li> Teviotdale Kaseplan farm 310,6189ha.</li>
<li>Remainder of Teviotdale 186,46ha.</li>
<li> Buckland Estate 280ha.</li>
<li>Yarrow Dale Farm 2516,3358ha. </li>
<li>Lemon Pool 102,5766ha. </li>
<li>Lot B of Greater B 404,6744ha. </li>
<li>Benissa Farming Company 1248,8033ha. </li>
<li>Surtic 6385,3470ha. </li>
</ol>
Zimbabwe’s “one-man one-farm” policy
The “one-man one-farm” policy in Zimbabwe is a <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">land reform program</a> that seeks to ensure that each farmer owns only one farm to address the issue of land ownership inequality. The policy was implemented in response to the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few individuals, mostly <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">white commercial farmers</a>, during colonial and post-independence periods. Under this policy, the government has been redistributing land from those with multiple farms to <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">landless peasants</a> and small-scale farmers, with the aim of promoting equitable distribution of land resources.
There have been reports of violations of the “one-man one-farm” policy, particularly during the tenure of former President Robert Mugabe. Some individuals, including members of Mugabe’s inner circle, were found to have acquired multiple farms, while others were evicted from their land without due process. These actions were criticised for undermining the goal of the land reform program to promote equitable distribution of land resources and redress past injustices. The current government has also been accused of selectively enforcing the policy and allowing some individuals to hold multiple farms.
Effects of multiple-farm ownership
Reports indicate that some farms acquired during Zimbabwe’s <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">land reform program</a> remain underutilised due to a lack of resources and skills among beneficiaries. This has resulted in reduced agricultural productivity and food shortages despite Zimbabwe’s potential as a major agricultural producer. 
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Simba Chikore And Bona Mugabe Own At Least 21 Farms

The late former President, Robert Mugabe’s daughter, Bona, is demanding US$8 100 per month in child maintenance from her estranged husband Simbarashe Mutsahuni Chikore (46) as maintenance for their three minor children.
Bona Nyapudzai Ouma Mugabe (32) is divorcing her husband of nine years on the grounds that their marriage has irretrievably broken down with no prospect of restoration.
She filed the papers at the High Court on Tuesday, 07 March 2023 under HC 1521/2023 seeking an order for a decree of divorce.
According to the court papers, Bona and Simba have lost all love and affection for each other and have been living apart for more than nine months.
The couple has three children aged seven, five and two.
Bona is claiming custody of the children and demanding US$2 700 per month for each child. She said:
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In the event of the granting of the Divorce Decree by the honourable court it will be just and equitable that the Defendant be ordered to pay maintenance for the minor children in the sum of USD2, 700.00 per child monthly, until attaining of majority status or they become self-sustaining whichever occurs first.
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Bona and Simba married in 2014 and the ceremony was attended by the political and business elite in Zimbabwe and outside the country.
The wedding was also broadcast live on the country’s only television channel, ZBC-TV.
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Bona Mugabe Claiming US$8 100 Monthly In Child Maintenance

The daughter of the late former President Robert Mugabe, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Bona_Mugabe">Bona Nyapudzai Ouma Mugabe</a>, is divorcing her husband <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Simba_Chikore">Simbarashe Mutsahuni Chikore</a> after nine years of marriage.
Simba and Bona married in 2014 at Mugabe’s Blue Roof mansion, in Borrowdale, Harare, in 2014 and their wedding was broadcast live by ZBC-TV.
The wedding was also attended by African heads of state and government and other high-level dignitaries.
The couple lived at a house that Mugabe donated to them during their wedding along Quorn Avenue in Mount Pleasant, Harare.
Bona filed for divorce under HC 1521/2023 where she said the couple have lost all love and affection for each other and had been living apart for more than nine months. She said:
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It is in the best interests of the minor children that Plaintiff is given full custody of the children with the Defendant being granted access to them every alternating weekend from Saturday between 8 am to Sunday 5 pm agreed in advance.
In the event of the granting of the Divorce Decree by the honorable court, it will be just and equitable that the Defendant be ordered to pay maintenance for the minor children in the sum of USD2 700 per child per month until attaining of majority status or they become self-sustaining whichever occurs first.
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Bona is 32 while Simba is 46 and the couple has three children from their marriage, two boys aged 7 and 5 and a girl aged 2.
Bona told the court that during the subsistence of their marriage, they jointly as well as severally acquired various movable and immovable properties.
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Bona Mugabe Files For Divorce From Simba Chikore

Nehanda Radio columnist, Tinomudaishe Chinyoka has said that the family of the late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe was ungrateful as it continued to demand lots of things.
Chinyoka claims that the family was now holding the country hostage for Mugabe’s positive contributions to the country, something that has a huge adverse impact on the economy of the country.
He cautioned that their actions were bringing to remembrance some of Mugabe’s bad deeds during his last days in power.
Chinyoka observed, for instance, how the transport and mines ministries were heavily congested by people related to Mugabe who had got their posts through nepotism and politics of patronage. He added:
<blockquote>It doesn’t take away the good that he did, especially at the beginning, but it does mean hyperbole must be kept in check. A child that’s raised by a man in a very loving and caring environment and is sent to the best schools to get the best education but then gets raped by the same person does not lose anything by calling the man a rapist. It doesn’t take away the good he did at the beginning , but just puts it in context.
This family seems to me to be very ungrateful. They clearly feel that since their person died for this country, they must enjoy the spoils. Sadly, in so doing, they are creating new narratives of resentment. There will one day be a reckoning.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://nehandaradio.com/2019/09/24/chinyoka-on-tuesday-mugabe-really-did-die-for-this-country/">Nehanda Radio</a>

"Mugabe Wasn’t Removed In A Coup Because He Was Excellent"

The Herald reports former Air Zimbabwe chief operating officer Simba Chikore diverted funds meant to pay Zimbabwean engineers maintaining aircraft in Malaysia.
Chikore allegedly took money meant to pay health insurance for workers, while in another case he withheld payments of allowances to staff. The Herald reports that documents in their possession show the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe released  US$51 840 with more requested for December and January. A source who spoke to The Herald said:
<blockquote>Engineer Martin Gwafa, Simba Mironga and Lawrence Mashoko were the engineers that had been maintaining the aircraft in Malaysia from June 2017 to April 2018. They were employees of Air Zimbabwe but Air Zimbabwe stopped paying their salaries as of December 2017 citing absence from work for a period without reporting for duty. The crew were maintained by a monthly travel and subsistence allowance of US$288 per day from Zimbabwe Airways. Since they were no longer receiving a salary from Air Zimbabwe, the crew depended heavily on this monthly allocation</blockquote>
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Mugabe's Son In Law Diverted Zim Airways Workers' Salaries

Former president Robert Mugabe’s son-in-law Simba Chikore has admitted that Zimbabwe Airways was set up tp avoid Air Zimbabwe’s debts and obligations. He also denied allegations that his in-laws, the former first family were the owners of the airline. The ownership of Zimbabwe Airlines is still unclear as Minister of Transport Jorum Gumbo has given contrasting statements in the past.
In an interview with The Standard, Chikore said,
<blockquote>After being assigned to Air Zimbabwe, the minister and his colleagues wanted to have a way to bring in to the country new assets that were not involved in big challenges, for example, in debt. We didn’t want to have an airline that is impounded. We didn’t want to have an airline, which had such stigma.
Zimbabweans were calling their own airline Mazarura and things like this and so on and so forth. So the minister’s vision was to create an airline that everyone is proud of, an operation that can go anywhere in the world.
Why do we not fly direct to New York? Why do we not fly direct to London? Why do we not have our own airline that goes from here to China even though we have some big business between the two countries? It’s because of those things, sanctions, stigma, unprofessionalism and all these kind of things.
So what better way to do it properly and the way the minister decided to do it was standard internationally. What they decided to do was to have those planes with a different ownership.
…The interest in the extent of the former president was his simple support to also want a good airline… if the presidents stop flying Air Zimbabwe, watch and see what will happen, there will not be one flight. That’s the extent to which we can say the former president was involved.
If people are interested they can go to the registrar of companies to see who owns the company, they’ll see the CR40, they’ll see the CR6, they will see the stakeholder, and my name is not there. The company itself belongs to the government of Zimbabwe, the proof is there and it’s public knowledge.</blockquote>
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