Davos – Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has urged the easing of targeted sanctions, saying there ought to be a reward for Zimbabwe's progress.

His party joined a unity government with President Robert Mugabe's nearly a year ago with the intention of easing the country's economic crisis.

He told the BBC at the World Economic Forum that he had come to Davos to clarify
misconceptions about Zimbabwe.

He appealed to investors to come and see for themselves how much progress had been made.

 "It is a very positive signal, very positive signal to those who doubt that they have anything to benefit from this inclusive government," he said.

Mr Tsvangirai also said that he expected a referendum on a new constitution would lead to new elections next year and Zimbabwe's people could then elect a government of their choice.

By Staff reporter and agencies