When Cecil John Rhodes trekked North from South Africa—He had one mission—Gold. Nothing but Gold.
Impressed by the massive gold deposits in Witwatersrand—intelligence reports had indicated that there was a second Witwatersrand in Zimbabwe. South Africa already had loads of land for farming—so no big incentive for
So a team of gold hunters crossed Limpopo and ending up in Zimbabwe. However much to their disappointment—gold existed, but in the same quantities as initially promised.
Recovery: How to recoup investment costs?
They turned to land. Develop land—turn to farming and infrastructure development alongside mining. (From the book; The Rhodesian Economy)
And this, ladies and gentlemen—is how land became a a very valuable asset. More valuable than other regions across the continent.
Massive investment in land in land and in addition—control over land values are maintained. Policies and control over availability and this has continued for centuries. Add the Economy, Inflation, Mortgages availability, and investment climate.When Cecil John Rhodes trekked North from South Africa—He had one mission—Gold. Nothing but Gold.
Impressed by the massive gold deposits in Witwatersrand—intelligence reports had indicated that there was a second Witwatersrand in Zimbabwe. South Africa already had loads of land for farming—so no big incentive for
So a team of gold hunters crossed Limpopo and ending up in Zimbabwe. However much to their disappointment—gold existed, but in the same quantities as initially promised.
Recovery: How to recoup investment costs?
They turned to land. Develop land—turn to farming and infrastructure development alongside mining. (From the book; The Rhodesian Economy)
And this, ladies and gentlemen—is how land became a a very valuable asset. More valuable than other regions across the continent.
Massive investment in land in land and in addition—control over land values are maintained. Policies and control over availability and this has continued for centuries. Add the Economy, Inflation, Mortgages availability, and investment climate.
