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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Blessing Chebundo, a founding member of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has said sanctions were perhaps the opposition\u2019s worst contribution to this country.<\/p>\n

Chebundo, a former Kwekwe Central legislator who is now a member of the ruling ZANU PF said sanctions were affecting Zimbabwe\u2019s growth. He said:<\/p>\n

When I was in the opposition, my colleagues in the party were calling for punitive action against the drivers of the country, entities and individuals. I knew it was not good but I was a lone voice within the organisation. I don\u2019t mince my words, sanctions are bad. This is why I am putting my head on the block saying they need to be done away with. Zimbabwe is the only country we will ever have, we should give it a chance to grow or fail on its own accord.<\/p>\n

The United Kingdom and its allies including the United States of America and the European Union imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe at the turn of the millennium following a chaotic Fast-track Land Reform Programme characterised by human rights violations.<\/p>\n

ZANU PF accuses the opposition of lobbying for sanctions which it says has caused untold suffering to the masses.<\/p>\n

More: The Sunday Mail<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Blessing Chebundo, a founding member of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has said sanctions were perhaps the opposition\u2019s worst contribution to this country. Chebundo, a former Kwekwe Central legislator who is now a member of the ruling ZANU PF said sanctions were affecting Zimbabwe\u2019s growth. 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