President Emmerson Mnangagwa has prolonged his congratulations to Namibia’s President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her election victory regardless of allegations of electoral irregularities.

In an announcement, Mnangagwa expressed confidence in Nandi-Ndaitwah’s management, citing the belief and confidence positioned in her by the Namibian individuals.

He additionally reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with Namibia, emphasising the significance of cooperation between the 2 nations.

Nandi-Ndaitwah represented the revolutionary social gathering, SWAPO, within the presidential election. Her social gathering is aligned to Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF, which has been accused of rigging elections throughout the previous 20 years.

“Your victory is a mirrored image of the belief and confidence that the individuals of Namibia have in your management to safeguard the liberation heritage and convey about socio-economic transformation in Namibia.

“As you assume your new position, I’m assured that the superb relations between our two international locations will proceed to develop from energy to energy within the years forward.

“I take this opportunity to assure you of Zimbabwe’s commitment and readiness to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation with Namibia for the mutual benefit of our two peoples,” Mnangagwa stated in an announcement.

The congratulatory message comes amidst studies of electoral disputes in Namibia’s latest presidential elections.

Opposition events and a few civil society organisations have raised issues concerning the transparency and equity of the electoral course of. They additionally accuse Zanu-PF of interfering with the plebiscite.

Opposition Affirmative Repositioning chief Job Amupanda on Monday advised Namibians that the results of Zanu-PF meddling in Namibia will likely be felt in the long term.

“We are warning these SWAPO. One day, they’ll keep in mind this warning that it’s superb to assume that you’ve got a method to rig the elections. You assume you may have a method to make use of Zanu-PF? But keep in mind you gave beginning to this nation.

“Zanu-PF goes to combine themselves into our intelligence system. Zanu-PF goes to combine itself into our civil society. Its going to combine itself in all aspects of our society.

“I can guarantee you this when those factions continue to fight, and SWAPO loses power. Zanu-PF will run to the nearest available political party,” Amupanda stated.