By Senior Correspondent
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has maintained its stance in pushing for the unconditional removal of Sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. South African President HE. Cyril Ramaphosa made the statement on behalf of SADC in the capacity of regional bloc Chairperson.
In a statement issued on 25th October 2025 he reiterated that this year’s theme reads on the measures to counter sanctions through international corporations to spearhead transformational growth.
“Today, the 25 the of October 2026, the Southern African Development Community joins the Government and the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe to commemorate the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, under the theme Leveraging Regional Integration and Global Partnerships for Economic Transformation Beyond Illegal Sanctions.
The regional bloc noted that Zimbabwe is also grappling against challenges being faced by the entire globe hence the need to unconditionally remove the sanctions.
“We seek the complete and unconditional lifting of sanctions on our sister nation, the Republic of
Zimbabwe.
The sanctions imposed on the Republic of Zimbabwe therefore create an additional burden for its people amid an already challenging continental and international environment.”
