Also known as: battle of Cuito Cuanavale
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Windhoek Observer
… The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, whatever the different historical interpretations surrounding it, remains part of the shared regional history that preceded the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 435 and Namibia’s independence. …
From agreements to action: Namibia and Angola must deliverWindhoek Observer
… She cited the Cassinga Massacre of 4 May 1978 and the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale as pivotal events in the region’s liberation history, linking the sacrifices made by both countries to the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 435 and Namibia’s eventual indep …
NNN pushes Angola to turn 60 agreements into tangible benefitsWindhoek Observer
… Cuban internationalism played a significant role in the liberation struggles of Southern Africa, including the military engagement associated with the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. …
A gala that turned solidarity into actionWindhoek Observer
… She said Namibia could not forget Cuba’s contribution to the country’s freedom, particularly its role at the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. …
Cuba solidarity campaign raises N$2.6m…as “mysterious donor” pledges N$17mInformanté
… led the contributions of workers, students, churches, communities and ordinary Namibians to the liberation struggle, as well as international solidarity, particularly the role played by Cuban internationalists alongside PLAN and Angolan forces during the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale …
Namibia commemorates 60th Heroes’ Day at Heroes’ AcreNew Era
… Ngurare pointed to the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale as a defining moment in that struggle, describing it as an eternal flame of Cuban Namibian solidarity. …
Ngurare reassures Namibian students in CubaThe Namibian
… He said the contribution was “very little” compared with the role Cuba played in Namibia’s liberation struggle and its support after independence. “Cuba participated in Cuito Cuanavale, the last battle between Plan and South West Africa Territorial Force. …
Kandorozu calls for bigger Cuba contributionThe Namibian
… The last leg of Operation Carlota was the famous Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, which shattered apartheid South Africa’s military myth. …
Namibia’s Tjitunga Ngurare Honours Fidel Castro and Reaffirms Solidarity with CubaThe Namibian
… For Namibia, the decisive Battle of Cuito Cuanavale remains one of the defining moments of our liberation struggle. …
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Honours Fidel Castro’s Legacy and Namibia-Cuba SolidarityWindhoek Observer
… De la Uz also highlighted Cuba’s contribution to the liberation struggles of Southern Africa, particularly the involvement of Cuban forces in Angola and their role in the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. …
Namibia raises N$700 000 for Cuba, renews embargo callAn opinion piece argues that Namibia and Angola's 60+ bilateral agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, and security should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens, not remain merely on paper. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized that citizens judge cooperation by improved lives, not the number of agreements signed.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia and Angola's 60+ bilateral agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, and security should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens, not remain merely on paper. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized that citizens judge cooperation by improved lives, not the number of agreements signed.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →