Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Namibia, Melody Chaurura, is determined to strengthen the existing relationship between Zimbabwe and Namibia, whose roots were entrenched during the liberation struggle days.

Chaurura was speaking on the Namibia Connects programme as she reflected on Zimbabwe-Namibia relations. 

"We are seeking to deepen the economic cooperation and building blocks for the already healthy and cordial bilateral relationship between the two countries. We have twinning arrangements between provinces in Zimbabwe and regions in Namibia. The idea behind them is to exchange ideas, skills, and information at grass-roots levels." 

She added that the two countries elevated their relations to a binational commission, and they are expecting an inaugural session to be held soon. 

Chaurura also lauded Namibia for giving Zimbabwe a dry port to boost business relations between the two countries, promote trade, and give them a gateway to other countries in the western hemisphere.

She added that, with the many collaborations they have, they want to make connections at all levels. 

"We want to see more Zimbabwean companies being active in Nmaibia, and we also want to see more Namibian companies also finding their way into Zimbabwe.

They want to ensure this by making sure businesspeople from both countries participate in local expos and trade fairs.

She shared her sentiments on the recent Biden administration-imposed sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, the Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, and eight other senior officials.

"These sanctions are unjustified and illegal by all standards. What we want to see is an unconditional lifting of them because they hinder the development of Zimbabwe. It is unfairly limiting Zimbabweans' ability to realise their true potential."