by ALLOYCE KIMBUNGA
DAR-ES-SALAAM – IN a continent where patriarchy prevails, the meeting between the presidents of Namibia and Tanzania is historic.
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan hosted her Namibian counterpart, Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam.
Both are Africa’s incumbent female presidents.
“Honorable Dr Netumbo is a sister to me” Hassan stated.
“I am delighted to welcome her back to Tanzania, where she lived from 1980 to 1986 as a key figure in the struggle against colonialism and apartheid in Namibia,” the Tanzanian head of state said.
Hassan said in their discussions, they resolved to enhance existing relations, and open new opportunities for cooperation through various sectors including trade and investment, livestock and fisheries, the blue economy, tourism and the Swahili language, for the benefit of their citizens.
Hassan said as was the case during the era of the founding fathers, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and the late Sam Nujoma, the two nations continue to strengthen the brotherhood and cooperation that began during the period of the struggle for independence.
“After gaining political independence, we are now focused on strengthening the economy and prosperity of our countries.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah (72) was elected late last year. Hassan (65) has been at the helm since 2021.
Nandi-Ndaitwah has in recent days also been in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
