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This paper details Zimbabwe's experience with land reform since its independence from Britain in 1980. The author finds that racialized land policies dating from the colonial era constitute the main challenge to land reform. Other challenges include limited administrative and agricultural extension services to sustain new farmers, problems with resettlement, and political imperatives that take precedence over economic ones. The author concurs that in order to achieve true land reform, the government needs to place greater importance on planning, consult with key stakeholders, and mobilize resources for both capital and social expenditure.