Lift sanctions on Zimbabwe
By Pelekelo Liswaniso
ZIMBABWE has suffered enough and it is time that the international community lifted the economic sanctions to allow the country implement the economic recovery programme.
The all inclusive government is now in office and it is commendable that it is trying by all means to improve the well being of its people.
It is in view of this that we echo President Banda’s call to lift sanctions that were imposed on Zimbabwe.
We feel the European Union and the United States in particular, can now reflect on their positions and join the SADC region and assist Zimbabwe succeed in its recovery programme.
The path which Zambia has taken to deepen the economic relations with Zimbabwe is commendable as it will go a long way in ameliorating that country’s economy which has been in limbo a long time.
The effects of the world-wide economic recession have obviously also hit Zimbabwe, making the country more vulnerable, hence the need for other countries to adopt a more sympathetic stance and lift the sanctions.
We are aware that the countries that imposed the sanctions acted in that manner because of problems of democracy that had surrounded Zimbabwe but that phase has since passed as there is now an all inclusive government in place to address the interests of the people.
The continued imposition of sanctions is therefore an unnecessary punishment on the people of Zimbabwe.
There is need to reduce poverty, improve infrastructure and increase trade and enhance agriculture and food security in Zimbabwe but this can only be achieved if all the cooperating partners work together.
Zimbabwe has the potential to fully exploit its economic potential and return to be a major food basket in the region but it needs help from the rest of the international community.
It is gratifying that the leadership in Zimbabwe is also sticking to the agreement between political parties and this should dispelled doubt in some sections of the international community about the success of the unity government.
Instead of continuing with sanctions, we appeal to those countries to take a second look at the potential of Zimbabwe’s agriculture and tourism and direct investments in those areas.
Mr Banda rightly observed that other countries should help Zimbabwe overcome her difficulties instead of looking for faults in the unity Government.
This is a time for reconciliation and we hope Zimbabwe will again become a member of the international community free from economic sanctions.
ZIMBABWE has suffered enough and it is time that the international community lifted the economic sanctions to allow the country implement the economic recovery programme.
The all inclusive government is now in office and it is commendable that it is trying by all means to improve the well being of its people.
It is in view of this that we echo President Banda’s call to lift sanctions that were imposed on Zimbabwe.
We feel the European Union and the United States in particular, can now reflect on their positions and join the SADC region and assist Zimbabwe succeed in its recovery programme.
The path which Zambia has taken to deepen the economic relations with Zimbabwe is commendable as it will go a long way in ameliorating that country’s economy which has been in limbo a long time.
The effects of the world-wide economic recession have obviously also hit Zimbabwe, making the country more vulnerable, hence the need for other countries to adopt a more sympathetic stance and lift the sanctions.
We are aware that the countries that imposed the sanctions acted in that manner because of problems of democracy that had surrounded Zimbabwe but that phase has since passed as there is now an all inclusive government in place to address the interests of the people.
The continued imposition of sanctions is therefore an unnecessary punishment on the people of Zimbabwe.
There is need to reduce poverty, improve infrastructure and increase trade and enhance agriculture and food security in Zimbabwe but this can only be achieved if all the cooperating partners work together.
Zimbabwe has the potential to fully exploit its economic potential and return to be a major food basket in the region but it needs help from the rest of the international community.
It is gratifying that the leadership in Zimbabwe is also sticking to the agreement between political parties and this should dispelled doubt in some sections of the international community about the success of the unity government.
Instead of continuing with sanctions, we appeal to those countries to take a second look at the potential of Zimbabwe’s agriculture and tourism and direct investments in those areas.
Mr Banda rightly observed that other countries should help Zimbabwe overcome her difficulties instead of looking for faults in the unity Government.
This is a time for reconciliation and we hope Zimbabwe will again become a member of the international community free from economic sanctions.
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