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2018-04-062026-09-06
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  1. September 2025

  2. The Namibian

    … Speaking at the 80th UN General Assembly, she urged the lifting of sanctions on Cuba, Zimbabwe and Venezuela, and described Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide. …

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session
  3. August 2025

  4. The Namibian

    … So our best bet is to be pragmatic — use our foreign policy to unlock trade, not constrain it.” He suggested that if long-standing allegiances — such as ties to Iran or Cuba — came with measurable economic costs, the government should be transparent with citizens about those trad …

    Department of Trade, Industry and Competition says 30,000 jobs at risk from Trump tariffs
  5. February 2025

  6. The Namibian

    … triots received the required medical treatment, but he also personally visited them at the hospitals in Angola and other countries. “Comrade Nujoma also made sure that many children who survived the Cassinga massacre were sent by Swapo to study in friendly countries, such as Cuba …

    Cassinga survivors honour Nujoma
  7. January 2025

  8. The Namibian

    … Namibia could also learn from Singapore, Cuba and Australia, which have the best state hospitals. …

    Towards Proper Healthcarein Namibia
  9. November 2024

  10. The Namibian

    … Another issue of difference is the economic embargo on trade by the US against Cuba since February 1962, which remains in place up to this day. …

    Trump’s Return: A Turning Pointfor US, Africa and Namibia?
  11. April 2018

  12. The Namibian

    • William M LeoGrandeLeadership changes don’t happen often in Cuba – there’s been just one since 1959, in fact. …

    Cuba's New President: What To Expect
World & Region

Government backs Cuba solidarity but distances self from N$700k donation

The News

Namibia's government reaffirmed its support for lifting the US embargo on Cuba but clarified that N$700 000 raised by Namibia-Cuba solidarity groups is a private initiative, not a government contribution. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade encouraged citizens to support the fundraising campaign while maintaining Namibia's advocacy for Cuba on bilateral, regional and multilateral platforms.

2 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Government backs Cuba solidarity but distances self from N$700k donation

    Namibia's government reaffirmed its support for lifting the US embargo on Cuba but clarified that N$700 000 raised by Namibia-Cuba solidarity groups is a private initiative, not a government contribution. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade encouraged citizens to support the fundraising campaign while maintaining Namibia's advocacy for Cuba on bilateral, regional and multilateral platforms.

    2 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Namibia's hero-selection process lacks transparency and public trust

    An opinion piece questions Namibia's system for defining and honouring national heroes, arguing that while a National Honours Advisory Committee and legal framework exist, the process lacks transparency and is vulnerable to political influence, raising concerns about the credibility of the honours system itself.

    27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Namibia marks 60 years of liberation struggle at Heroes' Day

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah honoured the country's liberation heroes at Heroes' Acre, calling on the current generation to address poverty, unemployment, inequality and corruption. The commemoration marked six decades since the armed phase of Namibia's liberation struggle began on 26 August 1966, and included the reburial of six national liberation heroes and the establishment of two symbolic graves.

    26 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Namibia campaign nears N$1 million Cuba support target

    Namibia's campaign to support Cuba is approaching its N$1 million target, with government officials now seeking contributions from corporate Namibia and private citizens.

    25 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 23 August

  1. National Council members raise N$27,609 for Cuba solidarity

    The 42 Members of the National Council collected N$27,609 from personal contributions to support the Namibia–Cuba Solidarity Campaign. National Council Chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha said the funds aim to support Cuba amid economic embargo pressures and reflect the enduring friendship and shared liberation history between the two nations.

    23 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 22 August

  1. National Council members donate N$27,609 to Cuba solidarity campaign

    The 42 members of Namibia's National Council have collectively donated N$27,609 to the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Campaign. Council chairperson Lukas Muha said the donation recognises Cuba's role in Namibia's liberation struggle and current support in health and education, and reflects the nations' shared history of solidarity.

    22 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 21 August

  1. National Council donates to Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Campaign

    The National Council has donated N$27 609 to the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Campaign to support humanitarian assistance to Cuba, with funds to be used for medicine, medical supplies, and solar kits. Campaign officials urged Namibian businesses and the public to contribute, framing the effort as recognition of Cuba's support for Namibia's liberation struggle.

    21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 17 August

  1. PM Ngurare reassures Namibian students facing hardships in Cuba

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Namibian students in Havana and heard complaints about electricity shortages and poor hostel food disrupting their studies. He pledged that the government would not abandon them, praising their resilience despite the difficult conditions.

    17 August 2026 · New Era →

  2. NUDO MP calls for larger Namibian contribution to Cuba

    Parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu argues that Namibia's N$700,000 contribution to Cuba is inadequate given Cuba's role in the country's liberation struggle and current economic difficulties. He proposes the government consider donating an annual fishing quota as a once-off contribution and calls on businesses in fishing, mining, construction and pharmaceutical sectors to increase support.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Namibia and Cuba to develop water infrastructure cooperation

    Namibia is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Cuba on water harvesting and distribution, with technical expertise to develop canals, tunnels and other infrastructure to move floodwater from regions prone to flooding to water-scarce areas across nine regions.

    16 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 14 August

  1. Namibian PM honours Castro, reaffirms Cuba solidarity

    Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare, speaking at a colloquium marking Fidel Castro's centenary, delivered a statement from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasizing Namibia's historical ties to Cuba and its recent support for ending the economic blockade, noting that Namibia was among 136 nations that called for the blockade's end.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President honours Fidel Castro's legacy and Namibia-Cuba solidarity

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a statement honouring the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth and his legacy of support for oppressed peoples and Africa's struggles, emphasizing Castro's role in shaping Namibia's history.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia raises N$700,000 for Cuba, renews embargo opposition

    Namibian people and organisations have raised over N$700,000 through a humanitarian campaign to support Cuba, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah renewing calls for the complete and unconditional lifting of the US economic embargo against the Caribbean nation. The funds will be used to deliver medical supplies and solar-panel kits for electricity generation to Cuba.

    14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  4. Namibia's Cuba aid campaign honours reciprocal historical solidarity

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's humanitarian campaign for Cuba, which has raised more than N$700,000 in medical supplies and solar-panel kits, represents a moral obligation to reciprocate Cuba's support during Namibia's independence struggle. The author acknowledges both the impact of the US embargo on Cuba and Cuban government policy choices in the country's economic difficulties.

    14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 13 August

  1. President honours Castro's role in Namibia's liberation struggle

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah commemorated Fidel Castro's centenary at State House, describing him as a "friend of Africa" whose internationalist commitment and support helped shape Namibia's liberation. She highlighted Cuba's crucial role in the 1988 Battle of Cuito Cuanavale and called the occasion "deeply personal" for Namibians.

    13 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Namibia vows not to distance itself from Cuba

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to Cuba during a commemoration in Havana, citing the country's support in Namibia's liberation struggle and rejecting international pressure to abandon the alliance. Ngurare called on the United Nations to compel the US to lift its economic embargo on Cuba, which he described as creating an inhuman humanitarian crisis.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 10 August

  1. Namibia and Cuba seek expanded economic cooperation beyond politics

    Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare is visiting Cuba (6–11 August 2026) to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism. Ngurare called for the two countries to move beyond longstanding political solidarity towards stronger economic ties and people-to-people exchanges.

    10 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. PM Ngurare visits Cuba to deepen economic ties

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Havana for a six-day official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between Namibia and Cuba, proposing cooperation in education, health, youth exchange, water infrastructure, and engineering to advance economic independence beyond their historic political solidarity.

    10 August 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 9 August

  1. PM Ngurare invites Cuban youth to visit Namibia

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met with the first secretary of Cuba's Young Communist League and encouraged Cuban youth to visit Namibia for business, arts, cultural and educational exchanges. He praised Cuba's historical support for Namibia's liberation and urged both countries' youth to advance economic development.

    9 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

  1. PM reiterates call for lifting US embargo on Cuba

    Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has reiterated Namibia's call for the lifting of the United States embargo on Cuba, stating the Cuban people deserve to live in peace, harmony and with human dignity. He also reaffirmed Namibia's support for the self-determination of Palestinian and Western Saharan peoples.

    18 July 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 July

  1. Orange River boundary dispute persists despite Namibia-SA talks

    The long-standing Orange River boundary dispute between Namibia and South Africa remains unresolved despite renewed commitments and bilateral engagement. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed hope the issue will be resolved urgently to provide legal certainty for future generations at the closing of the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria.

    17 July 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 12 June

  1. Namibians donate N$700,000 to Cuba for medical supplies

    A Namibian solidarity campaign launched in April has raised N$700,000 in donations for Cuba to purchase critical medical supplies, in response to the US blockade on the island nation. The campaign, which has no specific fundraising goal, intends to continue raising funds with a target of N$1 million.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. AI should serve workers, not replace them – Immanuel

    Justice Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel told the International Labour Conference in Geneva that artificial intelligence can support decent work without job losses if governments prioritize retraining over retrenchment. He cited Namibia's Social Security Commission, which introduced digital tools affecting 65 positions but retrained rather than laid off workers.

    9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 7 June

  1. President congratulates Raúl Castro on ninety-fifth birthday

    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 →

Friday 5 June

  1. President congratulates former Cuban leader on 95th birthday

    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 →

Friday 22 May

  1. Namibians launch solidarity campaign for Cuba humanitarian aid

    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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. President calls for national unity to honour liberation heroes

    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 →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Namibia launches national campaign supporting Cuba against US embargo

    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 →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Russia delivers oil to Cuba as US blockade persists

    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 →

Thursday 26 March

  1. SADC chair marks Namibia's independence as defining regional milestone

    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 →

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