THE Government has rolled out a nationwide Title Deeds Validation and Securitisation Programme, a major step towards strengthening property rights and modernising Zimbabwe’s land administration system.
In a statement, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mrs Vimbai Nyemba said the programme, being implemented through the Department of Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property, is anchored by Statutory Instrument 76 of 2025.
“The objective of this framework (SI76 of 2025) is to ensure that all existing property records are verified for authenticity and securely digitised, thereby mitigating the risks of fraud, duplication and loss while strengthening the integrity of the national Deeds Registry,” she said.
“This national exercise represents a transformative step towards enhancing the security of tenure, improving efficiency in property transactions, and promoting a transparent and reliable system.”
Mrs Nyemba said as part of the implementation process, the Deeds Office is currently training and onboarding registered conveyancers onto the Digital Land Administration Platform (DLAP).
“In accordance with the programme requirements, all property owners in possession of title deeds are required to engage a conveyancer of their choice and present their original title deed for validation.
“The conveyancer will submit the requisite information through the DLAP system to the Deeds Registry for processing. Upon successful verification, a securitised title deed will be issued.”
The DLAP is the online system used to process, manage and store title deeds electronically, replacing the traditional paper-based system.
The platform also enables the Deeds Registry and registered conveyancers to handle property transactions digitally.
According to Mrs Nyemba, the validation and securitisation programme is expected to reduce fraud, eliminate duplication of title deeds and restore confidence in Zimbabwe’s property market.
She said beyond improving property record integrity, the programme is also set to unlock economic value, as it enables property owners to leverage their assets for financing, thereby supporting broader national development goals. – Herald
