EU has unfroze sanctions against a third of
government officials who were in the list of those affected by asset freezes and
visa ban. These included Tafataona Mahoso, Hebson Muchecheteri and Leon Mugabe
among others. It has also lifted prohibition of European companies doing
business with 20 of Zimbabwean entities, leaving sanctions against the much
anticipated development aid.
The upliftment of sanctions against
government officials, instead of against development aid has shown the lack of
commitment by European Union into bringing about economic change in the country.
Arguably the uplifted sanctions in a nutshell do not by a single inch help the
country but rather provide a leeway for the government officials to continue
furthering their personal interests at the expense of the public.
Although there has been economical progress
in the country, the upliftment of the development aid sanctions would have brought
a new dimension to the economy of the country. It seems Zimbabweans need to get
used to the sanctions, because EU has vowed not to remove them unless there are
deep political reforms and good prospects for credible and peaceful elections.
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