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Sanctions must fall for Zimbabwe to thrive
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Citizens Against Economic Sanctions Zimbabwe (CAESZ) has pledged to ramp up its campaign calling for the removal of economic sanctions imposed by Western countries, which it says are stifling Zimbabwe's economic growth and hindering progress toward Vision 2030.
Addressing journalists in Harare, CAESZ's executive director, Martin Zharare, emphasized that sanctions are a significant barrier to Zimbabwe's development, preventing the country from reaching its full economic potential. Zharare reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the national goal of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by the end of the decade, as outlined in Vision 2030.
"As CAESZ, we are fully committed to supporting Vision 2030," Zharare declared. "These sanctions are a deliberate attempt to hinder Zimbabwe's economic growth, and we will do everything in our power to raise awareness and mobilize our people against them."
Vision 2030 aims to elevate Zimbabwe's economy by focusing on infrastructure development, job creation, and business expansion. Zharare highlighted the government's success in securing over $2.5 billion in infrastructure investments, which he said is a critical step toward realizing the country's aspirations. However, he noted that despite these positive strides, the sanctions continue to impede the full implementation of key economic projects.
"We are seeing real progress in infrastructure development, but sanctions continue to slow down the full implementation of economic projects," he said. "These restrictions are an obstacle to job creation, business expansion, and national prosperity."
Zharare also linked Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 to broader continental and global development initiatives, such as the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He stressed that these frameworks are part of a well-thought-out strategy that, if fully supported, could liberate Zimbabwe from the grip of economic imperialism.
CAESZ has been actively engaging with communities across the country, spreading messages of resilience, unity, and economic patriotism. In 2024, the organization conducted several awareness campaigns and has set its sights on expanding its activities even further in 2025, as it continues to advocate for the removal of sanctions and the realization of Zimbabwe's economic potential.
The group's renewed efforts come as the country faces growing calls from various sectors of society to overcome the challenges posed by the sanctions and focus on sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
Addressing journalists in Harare, CAESZ's executive director, Martin Zharare, emphasized that sanctions are a significant barrier to Zimbabwe's development, preventing the country from reaching its full economic potential. Zharare reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the national goal of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by the end of the decade, as outlined in Vision 2030.
"As CAESZ, we are fully committed to supporting Vision 2030," Zharare declared. "These sanctions are a deliberate attempt to hinder Zimbabwe's economic growth, and we will do everything in our power to raise awareness and mobilize our people against them."
Vision 2030 aims to elevate Zimbabwe's economy by focusing on infrastructure development, job creation, and business expansion. Zharare highlighted the government's success in securing over $2.5 billion in infrastructure investments, which he said is a critical step toward realizing the country's aspirations. However, he noted that despite these positive strides, the sanctions continue to impede the full implementation of key economic projects.
"We are seeing real progress in infrastructure development, but sanctions continue to slow down the full implementation of economic projects," he said. "These restrictions are an obstacle to job creation, business expansion, and national prosperity."
Zharare also linked Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 to broader continental and global development initiatives, such as the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He stressed that these frameworks are part of a well-thought-out strategy that, if fully supported, could liberate Zimbabwe from the grip of economic imperialism.
CAESZ has been actively engaging with communities across the country, spreading messages of resilience, unity, and economic patriotism. In 2024, the organization conducted several awareness campaigns and has set its sights on expanding its activities even further in 2025, as it continues to advocate for the removal of sanctions and the realization of Zimbabwe's economic potential.
The group's renewed efforts come as the country faces growing calls from various sectors of society to overcome the challenges posed by the sanctions and focus on sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
Source - the herald
