ACDP calls on government to review its policies on Zimbabwe

Kent Durr, MP (NCOP) – ACDP

Wednesday, 21 August 2002

In the National Council of Provinces yesterday African Christian Democratic Party MP Kent Durr gave the following Motion with Notice, calling on government to urgently review its policies on Zimbabwe:

The House notes that according to the SA Institute of International Affairs, the Zimbabwean economy is suffering the fastest decline in general economic welfare and quality of life in history, for a country not at war.

The prediction for the commercial farming sector is about 25% of normal agricultural production for the coming year and famine stalks the land.

Exports are declining to below the US$1 billion dollar level for the first time in 50 years; and we see accelerating company closures.

It is unlikely that the government will be able to maintain even the limited services it currently provides.

Inflation is accelerating further and a collapse of financial institutions and equity markets can be expected soon, with far reaching consequences.

In the light of the collapsing circumstances in Zimbabwe, the House calls upon the government to urgently revise its policies on Zimbabwe, including taking the necessary defensive actions and giving protection to South African citizens and interests in Zimbabwe.


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