US Updates Sanctions List on Zimbabwe, Adds New Name Amid Concerns Over Outdated Entries

The United States has updated its sanctions list on Zimbabwe, adding prominent businessman Kuda Tagwirei to the list of individuals and entities subject to financial restrictions. However, the new list still raises concerns over outdated entries, as it includes several individuals who have since passed away or changed positions.

New Addition: Kuda Tagwirei

Tagwirei, a Zimbabwean businessman with alleged ties to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government, has been accused of being involved in corrupt activities and human rights abuses. His addition to the sanctions list is seen as a step towards increasing pressure on the Zimbabwean government to address its human rights record and allegations of corruption.

Outdated Entries

Despite the new addition, the updated list still includes several individuals who have passed away or changed positions since their names were added. Notably, Happyton Bonyongwe, a former Director General of the Central Intelligence Organization, has been deceased for several years. Similarly, George Charamba, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Publicity, is no longer serving in that role.

Entities Subject to Sanctions

The updated list also includes several entities, including farms and mining companies, which are subject to sanctions due to their alleged involvement in human rights abuses and corruption. These entities include:

ALLAN GRANGE FARM, Chegutu, Zimbabwe [ZIMBABWE]
AUCHENBURG FARM, Nyamandlovu, Zimbabwe [ZIMBABWE]
BAMBOO CREEK FARM, Shamva, Zimbabwe [ZIMBABWE]
BLOCK WOOD MINING (a.k.a. MARANGE RESOURCES; a.k.a. MARANGE RESOURCES (PRIVATE) LIMITED; a.k.a. MARANGE RESOURCES LTD), MMCZ Building, 90 Mutare Road, Harare, Zimbabwe; P.O. Box 4101, Harare, Zimbabwe [ZIMBABWE]

Full List of Individuals and Entities Subject to Financial Sanctions

You can find the full list below:

BONYONGWE, Happyton Mabhuya; DOB 06 Nov 1960; POB Chikomba District, Zimbabwe; nationality Zimbabwe; Director General, Central Intelligence Organization (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
BOURNE FARM, Chegutu, Zimbabwe [ZIMBABWE]
BUKA, Flora; DOB 25 Feb 1968; Minister of State for Special Affairs, Land and Resettlement Program (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHAPFIKA, David; DOB 07 Apr 1957; Passport ZL037165 (Zimbabwe); Deputy Minister of Finance (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHARAMBA, George; DOB 04 Apr 1963; Passport AD001255 (Zimbabwe); Permanent Secretary, Zimbabwean Ministry of Information and Publicity (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHARUMBIRA, Fortune Zefanaya; DOB 10 Jun 1962; Member of Parliament & Central Committee Member (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHIHOTA, Phineas; DOB 23 Nov 1950; Deputy Minister of Industry and International Trade (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHIHURI, Augustine; DOB 10 Mar 1953; Passport AD000206 (Zimbabwe); Police Commissioner (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHIMUTENGWENDE, Chenhamo Chakezha Chen; DOB 28 Aug 1943; Passport ZD001423 (Zimbabwe); alt. Passport AN288614 (Zimbabwe); Minister of State for Public and Interactive Affairs (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHINAMASA, Gamuchirai, 2 Honeybear Lane, Borrowdale, Zimbabwe; DOB 11 Nov 1991; Passport AN634603 (Zimbabwe); Child of Patrick Chinamasa (individual) [ZIMBABWE]
CHINAMASA, Monica, 6B Honeybear Lane, Borrowdale, Zimbabwe; DOB circa 1950; Spouse of Patrick Chinamasa (individual) [ZIMBABWE]

Statement from the US Government

The US government has stated that it continues to monitor the situation in Zimbabwe and will take further action as necessary.