The Sadc nation held its elections last weekend with the
electoral commission declaring president Rajoelina the winner after garnering
58,9 percent of the vote followed by Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, a lawmaker,
who got 14,4 percent.
Sadc countries that held elections recently are Zimbabwe
and Eswatini while DRC will conduct its own later this year.
Next year, countries to hold elections in the region are
Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia and Mauritius.
A delegation from Madagascar led by the Mayor of
Antananarivo and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Naina Andriantsitohaina had
a fruitful meeting with President Mnangagwa at State House yesterday and
expressed willingness to strengthen relations.
“We have been sent by President Andry Rajoelina who has
been elected in Madagascar. In a few weeks, there will be the inauguration
ceremony. We have been sent as special envoys to see the President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe to invite him to come to the ceremony and to strengthen
the link between our two countries,” he said.
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Ambassador Christopher
Mutsvangwa, whose party is revelling in it’s August 23 election victory, also
attended the meeting.
“The President has indicated that he will be attending the
investiture of his brother President Rajoelina of Madagascar.
“So as fellow Sadc countries, we will be having that
special occasion as we celebrate our elections, our democracy and celebrate our
regional solidarity,” he said.
President Mnangagwa last week described all Sadc member
states as “one people” united for the common purpose of ensuring peace,
stability, socio-economic development and prosperity.
The President said Zimbabwe appreciated the continued show
of solidarity as well as the unwavering support rendered by the regional bloc.
“Dating back to the days of our liberation struggle, and
indeed since time immemorial, we are collectively united by unbreakable bonds
cemented by historical, cultural and family ties. We are one people. Herald
“This unity, love and common purpose, among our countries,
must be nurtured and defended for shared peace and stability as well as the
socio-economic development and prosperity of our peoples,” he said.
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