By Edward Makuzva
In a world where economic stability often hinges on inheritance and asset accumulation, Land Tenure Implementation Committee Chairman Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwireyi has ignited a vital conversation by reaffirming a timeless truth — land remains the cornerstone of generational wealth.
Speaking at the second edition of the Leadership Success Series in Bulawayo on Wednesday, hosted by Young Women4ED, the renowned businessman and philanthropist emphasized that ownership of land is not merely a symbol of status, but a strategic asset capable of shaping legacies, empowering communities, and fueling long-term economic growth.
As Zimbabwe continues its journey of land reform and agricultural revitalization, Dr. Tagwireyi’s remarks serve as a clarion call to rethink land not just as soil, but as a foundation for lasting prosperity across generations.
“Our President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, when introducing the land tenure program, the visionary leader and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, is talking about generational wealth. What is generational wealth? It is: my grandfather walked on foot, my father got a camel, I drive a Mercedes Benz, and my child will fly in different jets.
“That is what generational wealth means and I’m going to show you how this is generational wealth. For us to talk about generational wealth, land is the cornerstone.
For those who read the Bible, the issues in the Bible are all about land.
“We must first cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and capacitated ourselves with the tools that will enable us to build wealth. When we have wealth, that’s when we can create employment. When you start today, wealth will be maintained, capacity will increase, and prosperity will reach the fourth generation,” Dr. Tagwireyi explained.
Dr. Tagwireyi highlighted that wealth should transcend generations. “Most of us listening to me right now are parents, teachers, nurses, or trainees to become nurses — and their children may become musicians. But there is no wealth in creation then. We remain enslaved by employment. What the President is focusing on is changing that,” said Dr. Tagwireyi.
He revealed that President Mnangagwa is focused on ensuring that all Zimbabweans have access to wealth.
“Now, there are people who lost their minds when I said wealth is an ‘army’ in Masvingo recently. They thought I was referring to the army. Foolish, foolish people. I meant that when Zimbabweans have health and wealth, we can protect ourselves — not just individually, but collectively.
“Right now, when we are employed by others, we do not control or protect ourselves. For those who are students of history, you will remember that in 2000, when the land reform program was introduced, many companies left Zimbabwe. And when they left, they took jobs with them. So we want to retain our wealth.
“We must retain the wealth here so that no one is left behind and no one is forced to leave. Generational wealth means assets passed from one generation to the next: land, businesses, and savings. Generational wealth prevents each generation from starting over.
“Most of our businesses are constantly starting from scratch. Do you know there were once many bus companies in this country? All of those bus companies are gone. That means those businesses were not generational. I follow generational businesses — they move from one generation to the next. This is what the President is trying to teach us,” Dr. Tagwireyi explained.
He added that the area is well-known for cattle ranching. “I want to introduce you to something you can do in Matabeleland. And the President is going to provide access to funding for everything I’m talking about. First, he will give you the land. You will pay for it over 20 years. But he will also give you access to capital so you can pursue the project you want to do — and the President will support that.”
Dr. Tagwireyi emphasized that land is a sacred national resource that must unite rather than divide the people of Zimbabwe.
He firmly stated that land belongs to all Zimbabweans — regardless of race, tribe, or social background — because we are one nation, bound by a shared history and destiny.
“There is no room for racism or tribalism when it comes to the land,” he declared. “It is the foundation of our sovereignty and generational wealth, and every citizen has a right to benefit from it equally.” His message was a powerful call for unity, inclusivity, and collective stewardship of the country’s most valuable asset.