Namibia and Zimbabwe Strengthen Ties During President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Visit

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded her inaugural state visit to Zimbabwe on May 21, 2025, marking a significant step in reinforcing bilateral relations and regional cooperation under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) framework.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Harare on May 20 and was warmly received by Zimbabwean officials, including Vice President Kembo Mohadi and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira. The visit was characterized by high-level discussions aimed at enhancing trade, infrastructure development, and regional integration.

At State House in Harare, President Nandi-Ndaitwah met with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their nations. Discussions focused on key areas of cooperation, notably the development of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor, a critical infrastructure project intended to facilitate trade and connectivity between Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Pleased to welcome President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia to State House in Harare for her introductory working visit.

We reaffirmed our commitment to strong bilateral and regional cooperation under the SADC framework.#Zimbabwe #Namibia #SADC pic.twitter.com/MXV9u8KaDK

— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) May 20, 2025

President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the importance of this corridor, stating, “What we are discussing here is how best we can facilitate trade between our two countries. The Trans-Kalahari Corridor is one infrastructure that is critical for such trade.”

In addition to economic discussions, the visit included symbolic gestures honoring the shared liberation history of the two countries. President Nandi-Ndaitwah laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Zimbabwe’s National Heroes Acre, paying tribute to fallen liberation heroes. She also toured the Museum of African Liberation at the Liberation City in Harare, which documents the collective struggles and triumphs of Africa’s liberation movements.

President Mnangagwa expressed his appreciation for the visit, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between Zimbabwe and Namibia. “We are so happy that our relations are strengthening and continue to deepen, and I am happy that my sister found the opportunity to visit Zimbabwe,” he remarked.

The visit concluded with both leaders expressing optimism about the future of Namibia-Zimbabwe relations, particularly in areas of trade, infrastructure, and regional stability. President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s visit is seen as a reaffirmation of SADC’s goals for a united and economically integrated Southern Africa.

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