Tanzania, June 22 -- Dar es Salaam. More than three decades after Namibia attained independence and over six decades since Tanzania became a frontline state in Africa's liberation struggles, the leaders of the two nations believe a new battle must now be fought- the battle for economic liberation.

That message dominated Namibian President, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's three-day State Visit to Tanzania, where she and President Samia Suluhu Hassan repeatedly stressed that the historical ties forged during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid must now be translated into jobs, investments, trade and prosperity for ordinary citizens.

Their shared argument was simple: political freedom alone is no longer enough.

"We have spoken a lo...