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The Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday. …
NNN pays tribute to Castro on 95th birthdayInformanté
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended warm congratulations and best wishes to former Cuban president Raúl Castro on the occasion of his 95th birthday, while reaffirming the longstanding ties of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Cuba. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulates Raúl Castro on 95th birthdayWindhoek Observer
Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro As much as the ongoing solidarity campaign by Namibians and fellows with Cuba may not be based on ideological grounds and/or convictions, it is pleasing to see this initiative and it needs every possible support, especially from Namibians, given the role tha …
NNN, Namibians, America is coming for our friend!New Era
… The event was also attended by Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, Ambassador of Cuba, and André Ventura, Consul General of Angola in Oshakati. …
Cassinga sacrifice should inspire national unity – NNNThe Namibian
Namibia has launched a national solidarity campaign backing Cuba, calling for an end of the United States’ longstanding blockade on the country while mobilising public and institutional support countrywide. …
Cuba solidarity: Namibia campaigns against US blockadeNew Era
MOSCOW – Russia is pleased that a shipment of its oil reached Cuba despite a de facto US blockade of the island, the Kremlin said yesterday. …
Russian oil shipment reaches Cuba amid US blockadeNew Era
… The SADC chairperson linked Namibia’s freedom directly to the historic Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, where liberation movements, supported by Cuba, confronted apartheid South Africa’s forces in Angola. …
Liberation day message puts Namibia firstThe Namibian
… We also recall, with profound appreciation, the solidarity and support of our international partners, most notably the people and government of Cuba, who deployed their military forces to stand alongside regional liberation movements and independent states. …
Cyril Ramaphosa marks Southern Africa Liberation Day as SADC chairpersonThe Namibian
… We also reaffirm our solidarity with the people of Cuba, Palestine, Western Sahara and Sudan. …
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses Independence anniversary at State House WindhoekInformanté
… She encouraged the youth to document and learn from history, thanked Angola for supporting the liberation struggle, and expressed solidarity with Venezuela and Cuba, calling for a unified front against imperialism. …
Unite against imperialism — HamutumwaPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, paying tribute to his contributions to Cuba and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle. The president reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Cuba.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, paying tribute to his contributions to Cuba and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle. The president reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between Namibia and Cuba.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended congratulations to former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday, reaffirming Namibia's longstanding friendship and solidarity with Cuba, and acknowledging Cuba's historic support for Namibia's liberation struggle.
5 June 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece by Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro endorses a "Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba Campaign for Humanitarian Aid" launched by the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association, arguing that Namibians should provide moral and humanitarian support to Cuba given Cuba's role in Namibia's liberation struggle.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the best way to honour fallen liberation heroes is for Namibians to work together in unity for socio-economic development, speaking at the Cassinga Day commemoration in Omusati Region. The commemoration marked the 4 May 1978 attack on the Cassinga refugee camp in Angola, where more than 600 people reportedly died.
5 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has launched a national solidarity campaign backing Cuba and calling for an end to the United States' longstanding blockade, with National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila stating that parliament stands united across political parties on the issue and describing the embargo as a violation of international law and sovereignty.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Russia's sanctioned tanker Anatoly Kolodkin carrying 730,000 barrels of crude has reached Cuba, the first oil shipment since January when the US removed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, depriving Cuba of its main energy supplier and triggering fuel shortages and blackouts on the island.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
SADC chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa issued a statement on Southern Africa Liberation Day (23 March) emphasizing Namibia's 1990 independence as a decisive turning point in the region's liberation struggle, linked to the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. He called for the region to preserve liberation history, remain united against emerging challenges, and continue supporting self-determination efforts across the continent.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as SADC chairperson, marked Southern Africa Liberation Day on 23 March 2026 by reflecting on regional liberation struggles, honouring freedom fighters and international allies like Cuba, and urging member states to remain united and vigilant in advancing the region's common agenda while supporting self-determination movements including the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
At a State House ceremony, Namibia's Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the nation's 36th Independence Day, reflecting on the country's sovereignty and the international solidarity that enabled its liberation. She reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to inclusive development, democratic governance, and peaceful coexistence while expressing gratitude to nations and movements that supported the independence struggle.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa called on Namibians, especially youth, to strive for a united, peaceful, and developed nation at the 36th independence anniversary celebrations, reflecting on historical sacrifices and expressing solidarity with regional partners against imperialism.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →
Armand Duplantis won his fourth world indoor pole vault title in Torun, Poland, with a championship record of 6.25 metres, while Josh Kerr triumphed in the 3,000m and Switzerland's Simon Ehammer set a new world record in the heptathlon.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit off Cuba's coast early yesterday at a depth of 11.6 kilometres, about 49 kilometres south-southwest of Maisi, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The USGS alert level was set to green, indicating low likelihood for casualties and damage.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade announced that an Intergovernmental Commission and Business Forum with Russia will be held in Windhoek on 16–17 March 2026, focusing on Russian expertise in geological exploration, agriculture, and energy infrastructure to support local value-addition in Namibia's mineral sector. The minister also outlined Namibia's broader diplomatic engagement with countries including South Africa, Angola, Brazil, Cuba, and Venezuela, as well as efforts to strengthen regional trade cooperation.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's immigration amnesty programme, extended to 27 February, has facilitated the voluntary departure of at least 379 foreign nationals, with Zimbabweans accounting for 55% of those who left. The government extended the amnesty—originally set to end 16 January—to allow individuals who had overstayed permits or breached immigration laws to depart without arrest or prosecution, and has now resumed normal enforcement operations.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
New Era editorial argues the six-decade US economic embargo on Cuba is a "man-made humanitarian crisis" that has failed its political objectives while causing severe suffering to ordinary Cubans through trade bans, financial restrictions, and energy shortages. The piece calls for the United States to lift the embargo and allow Cuba to rejoin the global economy, noting Namibia's historical solidarity with Cuba and international opposition to the blockade.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
The Sam Nujoma Foundation has described Cuba's worsening economic conditions as a "man-made humanitarian crisis" caused by intensified US sanctions that have morphed from a Cold War trade embargo into a complex web of financial and secondary sanctions. The crisis has deepened since Venezuela cut off oil supplies after January political changes, triggering rolling blackouts, medicine shortages and tourism decline that Cuban and regional officials warn threatens the island's survival and stability across the Caribbean.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
A US-imposed oil blockade on Cuba, intensified after the fall of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in January, has triggered severe fuel shortages and rolling blackouts, forcing workers to abandon cars and change jobs, with 96.4% of private businesses reporting severe or catastrophic impacts and food imports crippled by diesel shortages.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
At Ethiopia's 39th African Union Summit, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah advocated for Africa to remain a sovereign partner rather than a battleground for competing global interests, and called for continental investment in water infrastructure and climate solutions. She reported that Namibia's youth unemployment programme has disbursed N$62.3 million to 140 projects creating about 722 jobs, though analysts cautioned that strong speeches must be accompanied by measurable policy implementation results.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Military attachés accredited to Namibia from nine countries paid a New Year courtesy call on the Chief of the Namibian Defence Force to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation, promoting diplomacy and advancing peace and security in the region.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Kremlin accused the United States of using "suffocating measures" against Cuba as the island faces a worsening energy crisis following a US-ordered halt in oil shipments from Venezuela and new US tariffs threatening supplies from Mexico. Cuba has announced emergency measures including a four-day workweek and fuel restrictions as power plants struggle to maintain electricity.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Venezuela's ambassador to Namibia has urged the country to learn from Venezuela's political crisis and develop mechanisms to protect its emerging oil and gas sector, cautioning that traditional international law and respect for sovereignty cannot be relied upon. The warning comes as Namibia positions itself as a key oil and gas frontier following major offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
Mathias Kanana Hishoono, one of the last surviving founders of Swapo and a key organiser in Namibia's liberation struggle, was buried on Saturday following his death on 14 January at age 89. His passing marks the closing of a formative chapter in Namibian political history, as a generation whose authority was rooted in lived experience of colonial repression and resistance fades away.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the funeral of former presidential adviser Matias Hishoono, who died at 94, describing him as an icon and dedicated servant who contributed extensively to Namibia's liberation struggle and nation-building. Hishoono had served as adviser to founding presidents Sam Nujoma and Hifikepunye Pohamba, and as headman of Onambutu Village until his death.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Cuba's ambassador to Colombia has accused the United States of "international piracy" and imposing a "marine siege" on the island by blocking Venezuelan oil shipments following a US military action against Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro. Cuba has sought alternative oil suppliers including Mexico, though analysts warn the already struggling economy could face a breaking point and potential humanitarian crisis without Venezuelan oil.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Matias Kanana Hishoono, a founding member of Owamboland People's Organisation (OPO) which evolved into Swapo, died on 14 January aged 89. Senior government officials and thousands of mourners gathered at his village for a memorial service, with a state funeral planned for Saturday at Eenhana Shrine.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Cuba are advancing plans for a joint state-of-the-art pharmaceutical plant designed to boost Namibia's pharmaceutical self-reliance and enable SADC exports, following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Cuba's ambassador. The countries are also considering introducing Cuba's Family Doctor health model in Namibia, building on existing cooperation that has trained 173 Namibian medical students in Cuba and deployed 93 Cuban health professionals across Namibian public health facilities.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
The death of liberation struggle veteran Kanana Hishoono is framed as an occasion to reflect on the humility and service that defined liberation leaders, and to question whether those values still guide current leadership. The writer argues that liberation veterans deserve honour but not unchecked authority, and calls for renewal of the humility and accountability that once characterised the movement, warning that legitimacy cannot rest on past sacrifice alone.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare signed a book of condolences at the Venezuelan Embassy following the deaths of hundreds of Venezuelans during the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on 3 January 2026, calling the abduction a violation of international law and demanding their immediate return. Ngurare expressed solidarity with Venezuela and said Namibia reaffirms its friendship with the country, noting that Maduro and his wife are currently in US custody in New York awaiting trial.
16 January 2026 · New Era →
Cuba held a state funeral for 32 troops killed in Venezuela during a US military intervention that ousted President Nicolás Maduro, marking the country's largest military loss to US forces since the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. The deaths have forced Cuba to acknowledge its deep intelligence presence in Venezuela and confront the prospect of losing a key ally, as Venezuela's new interim leadership appears to be establishing ties with the Trump administration.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro faced his first US court appearance days after being seized in a shock US military operation in Caracas. Trump said the US "needs total access" to Venezuela's oil, while interim leader Delcy Rodriguez offered to cooperate with Washington, though some opposition figures said the move fell short without political prisoner releases and recognition of the 2024 election results.
6 January 2026 · New Era →