Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Namibia, Mrs Rofina Chikava has paid homage to Namibia for being an all weather friend that has firmly stood with Zimbabwe since the liberation struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delivering her speech at the Zimbabwe independence celebrations in Windhoek today, Chikava highlighted that Zimbabwe and Namibia have a long history that back dates to the liberations struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2021, Chikava said, the two countries renewed their bilateral relations strengthing their relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Zimbabwe is indebted to Namibia for a wonderful gesture of handing over a piece of land to build a dry port. As a landlocked country, it makes it easy to reach our export markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also said that Zimbabwe is gaining ground on the engagement and re-engagement drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This is coupled with calling for the removal of illegal sanctions. My Presidents mantra is “Zimbabwe is open for business,” she said further emphasising that Zimbabwe thanks Namibia as a true which has called for the removal of illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe and supported Zimbabwe on all major international forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chikava also described Zimbabwe’s independence as a special day while at the same time acknowledging the relaxation of Covid-19 protocols as one which made celebrations possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“18 April is a special day for us where we honour those that died for us to attain our liberation. I am grateful to President Geingob for relaxing the Covid-19 protocols that has allowed us to gather and commemorate our day. Both our government and Namibia should be commended for mitigating the effects of the pandemic,” said Chikava.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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