Zimbabweans invited to go back home

Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa told Botswana Parliament that he was looking forward to receiving back home many of his country men and women - together with their spouses – who have been living in Botswana over the past years. The man who looks set to turn around the misfortunes of Zimbabwe expressed his appreciation for the hospitality and opportunities that Botswana has extended to Zimbabweans over the years.

By addressing Parliament during his two day state visit on Monday, Mnangagwa was also registering a number of firsts, this being first state visit as well as his first to address of a full session of parliament in a foreign land ever since he ascended to the presidency last November. “I know that in your various constituencies, you host many Zimbabweans. I wish to express my appreciation for the hospitality and opportunities you have extended to my country men and women. It is in this spirit of togetherness and Ubuntu that you have opened your doors to my countrymen and women during the time of their need,” he said.

Extending his invitation to fellow country men and women to return home, he said, “As our economy prospects improve, we shall be expecting and receiving them back home, many of them in the company of their Tswana spouses. My government will continue to work tirelessly to create a peaceful and stable political and social economic environment which will enable us to move forward as a prosperous nation that will afford each and every one of us an opportunity to realise our full potentials. As we pursue objectives, I shall count on your solidarity and goodwill,” he added.

He promised that the Zimbabweans will vote for a government of their choice next year in July, adding that preparations for the elections had been going on smoothly with more than 5 five million eligible voters already registered by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. “We are also open to invite other regional bodies across the world because our elections are going to be transparent, free fair and credible,” he said.