ZANU PF external structures have called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union to intensify the fight against sanctions on Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n
Regional and Diaspora structures described the fight against sanctions as the 4th Chimurenga which required a united front.<\/p>\n
The call comes after Sadc countries have declared October 25 as a solidarity day against illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and resolved to conduct various activities in their respective countries on the day to resoundingly call for the immediate removal of the sanctions.<\/p>\n
Zimbabweans in the Diaspora rallied fellow countrymen across the world to unite in calling for the lifting of the illegal embargoes.<\/p>\n
Zanu PF South Africa district spokesperson Cde Kennedy Mandaza said they were calling on Sadc and the African Union member states to intensify the fight against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States and European countries.<\/p>\n
“We need to tell them that the sanctions are killing the poor Zimbabweans. The sanctions have generally had devastating effects on the whole economy,” he said.<\/p>\n
The party’s Cape Town District Youth chairman Cde Gibson Karimakuenda said there was need to ensure sanctions were removed.<\/p>\n
“The balance of payment position has deteriorated significantly since the introduction of sanctions. There is no access to credit lines from international financial institutions,” said Cde Karimakuenda.<\/p>\n
Another Zanu PF member based in Johannesburg Cde Kundai Darlington Vambe said: “It is very important that we come together and voice our concern to the countries that imposed the sanctions. The effects of sanctions are now making it difficult for our entrepreneurs to resuscitate their businesses.<\/p>\n