Farai Dziva|Masvingo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Ezra Chadzamira has claimed sanctions have impoverished the people of Zimbabwe.

Addressing a paltry crowd at Mucheke Stadium on Friday Chadzamira said:

The European Union and United States of America are to blame for the crisis in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe has been reduced to a basket case as a result of sanctions.

Business has been crippled because of sanctions.All progressive – minded Zimbabweans must join the fight against sanctions.”