17 corruption to be introduced as an indicator where the corruption is directly linked to these policies. There is provision for this in article 9 of the Cotonou Agreement. The recent suppression of a report on large scale corruption at Zimbabwe’s Zisco steel manufacturer, when it became apparent that senior government officials were involved, is further evidence of a country being run by the few for the benefit of the few. At the very least, the retention of an assets freeze and visa restrictions imposed on these beneficiaries remains singularly appropriate. Zimbabwe’s Failure to meet the Benchmarks in the Contonou Agreement