Paul Nyathi

The United States of America has refuted claims by senior Zimbabwean government officials that it was constantly changing the conditions to be met by Harare for sanctions to be scrapped.

Zimbabwe been under United States (US) sanctions since 2003 for violating the rule of law and human rights, among other issues.

The US Embassy in Harare said the key conditions are the same and these are the restoration of the rule of law, free and fair elections, equitable, legal, and transparent land reform, and civilian control of the military.

Western sanctions remain a contentious issue in Zimbabwe with the government insisting they are not only unjustified but meant to punish the country for the fast-track land redistribution programme. The government also insists sanctions are affecting ordinary persons and militating against economic recovery.

A post on Twitter by the Us Embassy read: