By Johannes Mike Mupisa
The Neshuro community on Saturday joined the rest of the nation and in the SADC anti-sanctions campaign, holding a solidarity march at the business centre to denounce the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and to call for their immediate removal.
The march, held under the SADC 2025 theme “Inclusive Development through Heritage-Based Innovation and Industrialisation, in a Multilateral World,” brought together local leaders, Government officials, war veterans, businesspeople and residents, all united in condemning the sanctions they said continue to cripple economic growth and social development.
Among those in attendance were Mwenezi West legislator, Priscilla Zindari-Moyo, District Development Coordinator, Isaac Mutambara, Mwenezi Rural District Council Human Resources Officer Magaisa, Public Service Commission District Human Resources Officer Last Gondo, War Veterans Representative Mashindi, and local businessman Maxwell Muzvidziwa. The Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer, Albert Chivanga, was represented by Richwell Sitera.
Speaker after speaker outlined how the sanctions have adversely affected key sectors — from local government operations and public service delivery to small and medium enterprises. They noted that donor support to councils has dwindled, stalling the implementation of crucial community development projects.
In her address, MP Zindari-Moyo said the illegal sanctions had inflicted untold suffering on ordinary citizens while undermining Government’s efforts to industrialise and create employment.
“These sanctions are not targeted at individuals as often claimed,” she said. “They are a direct attack on our people and on our quest for economic sovereignty. We stand united as Mwenezi in calling for their total removal.”
Guest of honour, Mutambara commended the gathering for demonstrating patriotism and solidarity with the national cause, urging citizens to actively spread awareness about the real effects of sanctions.
“Sanctions are a derailment to economic development, and they must go,” he said. “It is our collective responsibility to educate others about how these measures continue to stifle growth and progress.”
Although modest in attendance, the event was marked by a strong sense of unity and determination to contribute towards Zimbabwe’s socio-economic transformation under the mantra “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo”.
