DICKSON JERE CALLS FOR LAND REFORM
Renowned lawyer Dickson Jere has appealed for urgent reforms in Zambia’s land administration system.
Jere, who previously served as Special Assistant to Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda, emphasised that the Ministry of Lands must halt the practice of re‑entry on undeveloped land.
He observed that many citizens acquire land through loans and sacrifices, and therefore it is unjust to repossess plots simply because development has not commenced.
The lawyer further highlighted that undeveloped land should instead attract higher ground rent, thereby encouraging utilisation while still generating revenue for government.
He underscored that land must be recognised as an investment, noting that families often subdivide and allocate plots to children for future use.
Jere also stressed the necessity of appointing permanent judges at the Lands Tribunal to expedite dispute resolution and support development.
He maintained that Zambia continues to be governed by outdated land laws and pledged to champion legislative reforms once he enters Parliament this year.
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DJ, that is where I want you, at Lands Ministry, am not sure i want you to contest mp candidacy, but I somehow want you at the ministry, am in a dilemma
His suggestions make sense.
Dickson ate with his uncle Rupiah Banda and neglected his family in Matero.
People you need to research on the background of your heroes before blindly worshipping them.
Tore, go to Muchinga Road in Matero and dig before you sing my friend. You will change your mind. I was a friend to Dick’s late brother Dan.
Mule ipusha!!!!
Ba Twalumba, Mr. Jere was not responsible for his late brother Dan. The brother was an adult and therefore responsible for his life, unless he was so incapacitated as to render him unable to take care of himself.
The problem we have as Zambians is this sense of entitlement. Instead making a life of our on, we want our well to do brother or relative to put food on our table.
Where is your dignity ba Twalumba? Anything you don’t work for does not last.