Zim pushes for lifting of sanctions, opposition stage demo in Gaborone

SADC house in Gaborone
SADC house in Gaborone

Calls for the lifting of economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe gained traction this week, but the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day in Gaborone was marred by an opposition demonstration on Monday.

The regional block set aside October 25 as the day in, which campaigns will be held throughout member states for the call of the lifting of targeted sanctions. Harare argues, the restrictions impedes economic progress.

In Gaborone, a handful of opposition Movement for Democratic Change supporters demonstrated outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, venue of the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day.

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