President Mnangagwa declared that Zimbabwe and Southern African Development Community allies will dismantle illegal economic sanctions from the United States and Western nations through unified resistance. The Zanu-PF First Secretary addressed delegates at the 22nd National Annual People's Conference in Mutare on the occasion, urging provincial mobilization ahead of SADC Anti-Sanctions Day on October 25. The regional bloc established the annual date to demand the collective removal of restrictive measures against Zimbabwe.
Zanu-PF officials condemned the embargo as unjustified and destructive to civilians rather than targeted individuals. Women's League Secretary for External Affairs Betty Kaseke noted that women bear disproportionate hardship from the sanctions. Deputy Secretary William Govha characterized the measures as evil retribution for land reclamation from colonial powers. War Veterans League chairman Martin Kwainona affirmed that sovereignty defense requires national participation beyond government action alone.
Citizens Against Economic Sanctions will continue awareness campaigns across the country. Executive director Martin Zharare praised the president's conference remarks and pledged ongoing denunciation efforts. The Second Republic's engagement strategy has secured partial sanctions relief from certain nations.
