Gangs of self-styled veterans of Zimbabwe's 1970s independence war this week widened their attacks on private businesses throughout the country as it emerged that the European Union (EU) is mulling measures against Harare that could include sanctions to pressure the government to uphold the rule of law. Sources however said the government of President Robert Mugabe might be finally responding to the crisis. It decided at a Cabinet meeting this week to act on party supporters blamed for leading the campaign against industry and commerce.