Despite the ruling Zanu-PF party’s notion that the European Union (EU) targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe are behind the struggling economy, the EU is set to inject €41 million to help the country revive its struggling health care services.
On Monday, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst Von Kirchmann met with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is also the Minister of Health and Child Care where they discussed reengagement issues and how the Western countries could help revive Zimbabwe’s economy.
Kirchmann assured Chiwenga that the EU was ready to support Zimbabwe. During the meeting, it was also revealed that the EU was one of the biggest trading partners of Zimbabwe in the world.
This is despite the fact that the union imposed sanctions on certain individuals and companies in Zimbabwe.
“We discussed the whole spectrum of the relationship between the EU and Zimbabwe, more specifically the health sector. Regarding the relationship, we both agreed that we have a very lucky moment because the constructive reengagement strategy initiated by His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa has created a conducive working environment,” Kirchmann said.
“Today, we started by looking at our economic relationship. The EU has an economic agreement with Zimbabwe. We are the fourth biggest trading partner, there is always €700 million per year and we hope that we can increase this further.
“We also support the national development strategy in many aspects and there is more to come in the future, in particular areas like agriculture, climate, and also gender equality empowerment. We very much support the efforts of the Zimbabwean Government to improve the health situation.
“We have just signed with the Minister of Finance and Economic Development to inject €41 million into the health fund.
“We were looking into possibilities when that could be launched because we are by far the biggest donor in that health fund. The undertaking builds on the health fund that is already there and it will also support the country’s efforts for the future to improve the health situation.
“We also intend to look at the Zimbabwe-EU relationship in a holistic way. There are so many points where we could work together and so many ties which have been created,” he said.
Western countries imposed sanctions on certain individuals, banks and companies that they believed were either undermining democracy or involved in corruption.
Going straight into ZANU pockets
BeeAnka Cee They are not getting Cash at all.
BeeAnka Cee EU is strict it controls its funds
Kudzai Munya Mashingaidze when you’re dealing with looting experts, don’t hold your breath
BeeAnka Cee hope this brings relief to overburdened SA hospitals
You can say that again
And I am sure the enemies of progress the looters are sharpening their teeth right now
Who is gonna pay back this money with interest back is the way the colonial master want us to sink deeper because this money will go straight into the pockets of corrupt politicians
Trillix Ka Mafu so who is a bad guy here??
E.U or our corrupt politicians??
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka both because they give large amounts of money knowing very well the politicians will steal it then we won’t get out of debt in return all minerals will have to be given to them to settle debt then the masses me and you we will suffer yet politicians are living large enjoying life with their families
Trillix Ka Mafu you are missing the facts!
This is not a credit facility!
But a donation!
Its best to fill your brain 1st b4 emptying your mouth!
E.U was & remains our biggest donor, yet we owe them nothing
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka ngiyabonga mhlonitshwa konke okutshoyo angifundiswanga ukubaluhlaza emuntwini
Mnangagwa’s government is doling out millions to himself, his deputy, MPs and ministers while the health of the poor is funded by people they blame for sanctions. Zimbabwe is a kakistocracy.
Livingstone Maumbe opposition has joined in the looting
Zwide Mihha Ndlovu 😭😭😭
Kana iri mari yatorongerwa kare na Mnangagwa yakatopera isati yasvika kana iri equipment yemuzvipatara inoiswa kuzvima private clinic zvavo kuti vazorapwa kana team zanu rinoba anything, hamuna kuona minister aiva nema wheelchair ku farm kwake nema gejo e tractor ne fertilizer ma truck load
Nd there wont be accountability for that money,, ni developments will be done.. M waiting for that one
Blessing Mandazie Nleya what developments mate??
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka what should be done with the money wont be done simple
Ko tadii kuiramba 😂
With generari at the top hapana chinobuda veduwe. Cry out my Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 😭😭😭😭
ZANU PF chiwachisa makwavava kana EU yacho yakazoda kukura musoro inoudzwa ipapo ipapo futi.
Changosara kuisa n’anga ne midzi muzvipatara umo.mari iyo igaroziva kwaichashanda.
Munashe Newton vhura page iwe unechipo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Washington Tambura Manjoro
😂😂😂😂😂 Shuwa here
Zanu inotenga ma gd6🤦
Onzwa rimwewo datya richitenda the sanctions narrative?
Rebel Leader have you not heard of their very recent decision to relax sanctions? The pressure against them to remove them is working this doesn’t mean they didn’t exist
Nigel T. Sithole pressure which pressure? from who?
Mthande Michael Manzini Even your Father Hopwell is now saying sanctions are causing people to suffer in Zimbabwe
Mthande Michael Manzini is this is a serious question? You haven’t heard of the regional and even international anti-sanctions movement?
You mean a group of few individuals frog-marched to chant anti sanctions slogan
Yatobiwa iyo
Will be graciously used for campaigning by zany
No no no plz don’t
They will pocket it
That’s nonsense and this money is going straight to these ZANU Pf idiots in their pockets we knows that these thieves never surrender in stealing
Heard that before. When is it actually going to happen? You Zanu pf thugs keep using same lies. Stop your nonsese
They know how to play their games…. These people are evil
These Guys for Sancntions are also useless same group Zanu and political parties in Zim…lion hiding in sheep’s clothes
Madofo EZanu PF.
Y towards ma elections asi murikuwanawo something kani pakutambura kwedu nhaimi
Will blv when it happens
Sanctions have fallen on their own
Zwide Mihha Ndlovu how?
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka EU is now warming up into Zimbabwe….they have released funds for Hospitals and Elections 2023 …..they have totally forgotten about their stance on sanctions
Stop fooling yourselves
Zwide Mihha Ndlovu such funds have always been streaming through. Do a bit of research before defending the indefensible.
They are already paying the ministers more than that