For nearly 20 years the U.S, EU and UK have imposed targeted sanctions on Zimbabwean individuals and organisations they claim are involved in human rights violations. But now a UN Special Envoy says it's time for them to be lifted, arguing they've "had an insidious ripple effect on the economy". Should they be stopped, and are they to blame for Zimbabwe's ills?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

With guests:

Obert Gutu - former Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs.

Piers Pigou - Senior Consultant for Southern Africa, International Crisis Group.

Ibbo Mandaza - Director, Southern Africa Political Economy Series Trust.