The Herald            February 13, 2025

   Addressing journalists in Harare, the organisation’s executive director Martin Zharare said sanctions are stifling the country’s progress towards attaining Vision 2030.

   Zharare said Zimbabwe’s economic development hinges on breaking free from external restrictions. “As CAESZ, we are fully committed to supporting Vision 2030,” he said.

   “These sanctions are a deliberate attempt to hinder Zimbabwe’s economic growth, and we will do everything in our power to raise awareness and mobilize our people against them,” he added.

   Vision 2030 aims to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by the end of the decade.

    Zharare said Government has already secured over $2,5 billion in infrastructure investments, which is a crucial step towards realising the goal.

   “We are seeing real progress in infrastructure development, but sanctions continue to slow down the full implementation of economic projects,” he said.

   “These restrictions are an obstacle to job creation, business expansion, and national prosperity.”

   He also linked Zimbabwe’s development agenda to broader continental and global initiatives.

   “Vision 2030 aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is a well-thought-out strategy that, if fully supported, will liberate Zimbabwe from the grip of economic imperialism,” Zharare said.

   CAESZ has been actively engaging communities across Zimbabwe, spreading messages of resilience, unity, and economic patriotism.

   The organisation conducted several awareness campaigns in 2024 and has already set its sights on expanding its activities in 2025.