By Own Correspondent| The just ended harmonised elections were held in a condusive environment which was free from intimidation and violence, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.

Addressing hundreds of people who thronged the National Sports Stadium for the Defence Forces commemorations in Harare Tuesday, Mnangagwa said Zimbabweans should be commended for upholding peace before, during and after the just ended harmonised elections.

Mnangagwa’s statements however come following post election violence which rocked Harare on August 1 2018 which left 6 people dead and several others injured when soldiers fired live ammunition at civilians including MDC Alliance supporters in the central business district who were protesting over the announcement of presidential election results.

Said Mnangagwa:

“Our country has since independence remained as one of the most peaceful and politically stable countries in the region.

Today’s celebrations come just two weeks after the country’s crucial harmonised general elections.

These were held in a peaceful environment where our citizens were able to exercise their democratic rights without fear or intimidation.

Allow me to extent my sincere appreciation to the whole of Zimbabwe for observing peace before, during and after the harmonised election. This has made us a proud nation.”