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Update on Zimbabwe: Lifting sanctions on 4 individuals and 1 entity

The UK has delisted sanctions against 4 individuals, and the entity Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI). 

The UK announces the delisting of sanctions against individuals Owen Ncube, Isaac Moyo, Godwin Matanga, Anselem Sanyatwe, and the entity Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI). 

The revocations follow a similar move from the European Union in February 2025, when they delisted their last remaining entity (ZDI) whilst renewing their existing Zimbabwe sanctions framework. The US also removed a number of designations in March 2024.

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Published 27 May 2025