In a historic visit, His Majesty King Mswati III became the first Head of State to tour the new State-of-the-Art Zimbabwe Parliament building. The visit was facilitated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who personally guided the monarch through the $90 million People’s Republic of China-sponsored facility.
Located in Mount Hampten, the new Parliament is part of a larger plan to build a Smart City in Zimbabwe. The development is set to be a showcase of the latest technologies and innovations from around the world.
During the visit, King Mswati III expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he and his delegation received from President Mnangagwa and the people of Zimbabwe. He praised the level of development he witnessed and expressed his pleasure at being taken on a tour of the new Parliament building.
The monarch was particularly impressed with the building’s design and technology. He stated that he was not looking to “reinvent the wheel” and would be consulting with Zimbabwean officials on the building’s design and technology.
King Mswati III’s visit marks a new chapter in the relationship between Swaziland and Zimbabwe. It is expected that the two countries will continue to cooperate and share knowledge in areas such as technology, development, and governance.
The visit has been seen as a significant step forward for Zimbabwe, which has been struggling with economic and political challenges in recent years. The development of the Smart City, of which the new Parliament is a part, is seen as a crucial step in revitalizing the country’s economy and bringing in much-needed foreign investment.
His Majesty King Mswati III has since returned to his home country, but his visit to Zimbabwe is sure to have a lasting impact on both countries. The exchange of ideas and knowledge between Swaziland and Zimbabwe is expected to continue, and the Smart City project is expected to be a key driver of development in the region.
