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Joseph Madzimure-Zimpapers Politics Hub
A DELEGATION from Namibia’s ruling party, SWAPO, yesterday met their Zanu PF counterparts at the ruling party’s headquarters in Harare.
Both parties enjoy excellent and fraternal relations that date back to the liberation struggle and continue to flourish today.
SWAPO’s delegation was led by the secretary for Information and Mobilisation, Cde Hilma Ndinelago Nicanor.
Zanu PF national political commissar, Cde Munyaradzi Machacha, stated that both parties have identified several areas for cooperation at both political and governmental levels.
“We have already pinpointed numerous opportunities for collaboration between SWAPO and Zanu PF, as well as between our two governments,” said Cde Machacha.
“We cherish this visit; the relationship between Zanu PF and SWAPO has been solid over the years and will continue to strengthen in the future.
“We benefit from each other’s experiences as we work to build stronger, more relevant parties for our respective nations. He welcomed the visit from their sister liberation movement, emphasising the deep historical bonds they share.”
Cde Nicanor reaffirmed the strong and enduring relationship between SWAPO and Zanu PF.
“I have come here to meet with my dear comrades as a sister party. Our relationship dates back to the days of the liberation struggle,” said Cde Nicanor.
“SWAPO has enjoyed a sound relationship even during our transformation period. When we held our first democratic elections in Namibia in 1989, following the end of the liberation struggle, we felt your fraternal support,”.”
Zanu PF Secretary for Information and Publicity, Cde Christopher Mutsvangwa, emphasised that the recent meeting aimed to explore how both parties can contribute to the global marketplace and support Africa’s development and prosperity.
He highlighted discussions on empowering youth to stay relevant in politics.
“We are very conscious of the challenges of the youth dividend, which presents an opportunity for both countries to establish a significant presence in the global marketplace, especially with the African Continental Free Trade Area on the horizon.”
Cde Mutsvangwa noted that they shared experiences on how SADC can enhance Africa’s prosperity, allowing the continent to reclaim its rightful place in global affairs.
“The essence of our meeting was to strengthen the bonds forged during the liberation struggle,” he stated.
He said these bonds must deliver the prosperity for which many young people sacrificed their lives, and which the current generation expects from the two parties of the permanent Southern African Revolution.
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