Supporters of ZANU PF who were encouraged to invade timber estates in Chimanimani by local party candidates ahead of last year's elections, are being ordered to pack up and vacate their farms as government issues new offer letters to settlers.
According to Chimanimani activist Peter Chanetsa, the affected settlers invaded properties owned by Border Timbers and other companies in Chimanimani, where they cut down timber to build their homes and establish farming communities.
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