Harare, (New Ziana) – President Emmerson Mnangagwa will this year lead anti-sanction activities of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), held every October 25 to press the West to lift the illegal penalties imposed on Zimbabwe over 20 years ago.
The SADC Anti-Sanctions Day was declared in Arusha, Tanzania in August 2019 when that country’s former leader, John Magufuli chaired the regional body. It is an occasion when SADC Member States collectively voice their disapproval of the sanctions on Zimbabwe through various activities and platforms.
The illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by western powers have largely contributed to Zimbabwe’s economic hardships as they placed impediments on the country’s economic activities and other forms of cooperation with foreign governments and institutions.
Briefing the media post cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere said this year’s SADC Anti-Sanctions Day will coincide with the ZANU (PF) 21st Annual People’s Conference to be held from 22 to 27 October 2024, in Bulawayo.
The event will be held under the theme “Embracing Innovation towards Vision 2030: The Relentless Fight against Illegal Sanctions” which is consistent with the 44th SADC Summit theme. The theme also acknowledges the efforts by the Second Republic to strengthen the economy through science, technology and innovation, which will go a long way in addressing the negative impact of illegal sanctions in the key sectors of the economy.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will headline the Zimbabwe SADC Anti-Sanctions Day activities with a national address after which he will also deliver a statement on the same event in his capacity as the SADC chairperson. Activities lined-up to mark the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day include the SADC Anti-Sanctions Solidarity Summit which will comprise the Media Indaba, Roadshow, Cultural and Musical Events, Solidarity Marches and Public Awareness Campaigns.
Other activities include Innovation Exhibitions by primary and secondary schools, and tertiary institutions, panel discussions and workshops and a documentary, among others.
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