Namibia and the United States of America have been urged to re-invest in ideas that elections are about choices for the electorate and not resort to violence and other distractions.

US Ambassador Randy Berry says this is extremely important as the two countries head to the polls to elect new leadership.

The United States of America will soon unveil the new building of the diplomatic mission in Windhoek.

Our nbc News team spoke to the US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, following a courtesy visit by President Hage Geingob at State House.

The US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry has dismissed claims that the recent high-level visits by US officials are aimed at countering the growing influence of China and Russia on the African continent.