Tanzania: Village Land Purchases Banned

The government has issued an order prohibiting customary lands from being sold on long lease to individuals or institutions, as a large portion of land belonging to villages had turned targets of various local and foreign investors.

Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlement Mr William Lukuvi announced this over the weekend during a live broadcast programme aired by the state broadcaster, TBC.

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