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Order a long-term news report on Cuba
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Namibian
… It is now clear, as it had been claimed for years by many in Venezuela, that Cubans have been present at every level of the country’s security apparatus and that the bilateral intelligence arrangements were a crucial part of Cuba-Venezuela ties. …
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in VenezuelaNew Era
… Trump has also threatened additional military attacks if needed.While there are no known US forces left inside Venezuela, a huge naval presence, including an aircraft carrier, remains off the coast.Details of the US operation were still emerging Monday, with Havana saying 32 Cuba …
Maduro due for first US court hearing after captureThe Namibian
… We also call for the lifting of illegal sanctions on Cuba, Zimbabwe and Venezuela. …
Statement by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at Swapo Central Committee Meeting OpeningThe Namibian
… Ukraine has previously said that it was holding citizens of various countries – Somalia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Cuba and Sri Lanka – at prisoner-of-war camps. …
South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plotThe Namibian
… The US had described some of the deportees – from Jamaica, Cuba, Laos, Vietnam and Yemen – as “depraved monsters”. …
Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deporteesThe Namibian
… Namibia stands in solidarity with the governments and people of Jamaica, Cuba, and all nations affected by the recent devastating Hurricane Melissa. …
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Address at COP30The Namibian
… Citizens of Somalia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Cuba and Sri Lanka , among others, are currently being held in Ukrainian prisoner-of-war camps, Petro Yatsenko, Ukraine’s spokesperson on the treatment of prisoners of war, recently told the BBC. …
Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – ministerThe Namibian
… “hold our heads down in shame” as a loss and damage fund established in the 2022 conference in Egypt still has a capital base of less than US$800 million (about N$13.8 billion), “while Jamaica reels from damage in excess of US$7 billion (about N$120 billion), not to mention Cuba …
COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harmsThe Namibian
… Ukraine believes the largest contingent of foreign fighters in Russia’s ranks may come from Cuba, estimating that up to 20 000 Cubans have been recruited as mercenaries. …
Over 1 400 Africans recruited to fight for Russia in war – Ukrainian ministerThe Namibian
… The ex-ambassador to Cuba, who had become an outspoken critic of the government, was abducted from his home in Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam in the early hours of Monday, according to his family. …
‘I want my son back, dead or alive' – mother of missing Tanzanian ex-diplomatBellhaus Atelier & Galerie is hosting an Art for Cuba exhibition from 26 to 30 October, targeting N$100 000 to provide medical supplies and solar kits to health centres in Cuba. Fourteen artists have committed 24 artworks so far, with proceeds split between the Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba campaign and participating artists or the gallery.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie is hosting an Art for Cuba exhibition from 26 to 30 October, targeting N$100 000 to provide medical supplies and solar kits to health centres in Cuba. Fourteen artists have committed 24 artworks so far, with proceeds split between the Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba campaign and participating artists or the gallery.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Eswatini has repatriated 10 of its 31 deportees from the US, some with criminal records, likely through transit countries; both Eswatini and South Africa deny reports that deportees were secretly released through informal border crossings. The Eswatini government called reports of smuggling "misleading" and said it repatriated the individuals to their countries of origin between September 2025 and October 2026.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that US Ambassadors in Namibia and South Africa have overstepped diplomatic bounds by interfering in domestic affairs and pressuring nations on critical minerals, uranium, and oil extraction, citing a public rejection of the US Ambassador at Namibia's National Fisheries Indaba as evidence.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the UN General Assembly, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for stronger international action to advance the Right to Development and protect oceans, emphasizing the need for greater climate finance, respect for international law, and cooperation. She stressed the link between development levels and climate resilience, calling for polluters to provide financial assistance to developing states.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the 81st UN General Assembly and called for a woman to be elected as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, placing gender equality and women's leadership at the centre of her address. She also expressed solidarity with conflict-affected countries including Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Cuba gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare raised over N$2.6 million in support of Cuba amid US-imposed hardship, with major pledges from state enterprises including Namibre (N$1m) and Namport (N$200,000). President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to contribute, citing the country's moral responsibility to Cuba for its support during Namibia's liberation struggle.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare hosted a Cuba Solidarity Gala Dinner organised with the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Association, which raised approximately N$2.6 million through ticket sales and pledges to assist Cuba during its economic and humanitarian difficulties.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek fundraising gala for Cuba raised about N$2.6 million for medical supplies and solar equipment, while Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced a separate N$17 million contribution from an unnamed donor. The prime minister's office later declined to clarify details of the N$17 million pledge, stating it was focusing only on the money raised during the gala.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia raised N$2.6 million in support of Cuba at a solidarity gala dinner in Windhoek, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calling on Namibians to continue supporting Cuba in recognition of its assistance during Namibia's liberation struggle and decades of cooperation in healthcare, education, agriculture, engineering and sport since 1990.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for continued solidarity with Cuba at a gala dinner, emphasizing Namibia's enduring bonds with Cuba forged through their shared liberation struggle and historical sacrifices.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly debated a motion of solidarity with Cuba amid its US embargo and sanctions, with Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare proposing support for the nation that played a decisive role in Namibian independence and has provided continuous support for 36 years. Parliament expressed concern that the embargo constrains Cuba's economy and reaffirmed that unilateral coercive measures contradict UN Charter principles and international law.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →