Namibians rally behind Cuba, raise N.dollars 700 000 for humanitarian support

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2026-06-07

WINDHOEK, 06 February 2013 - CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION. Late Minister Iyambo will be buried at Pioneers Park Cemetery, But not Hockland Cemetery as it was stated earlier. Former Education Minister Abraham Iyambo will be buried at Pioneers Park Cemetery Not Hockland Park Cemetery as stated earlier Students who studied in Cuba pictured at the house of former Education Minister Abraham Iyambo Wednesday after work for the make shift memorial service. Iyambo will be buried in Pioneers Park Cemetery on Feb 09 2013. Iyambo died on his birthday 02 Feb 2013 in London, UK while on official trip. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia’s National Solidarity Campaign in Support of Cuba has raised N.dollars 700 000 to provide humanitarian assistance, with essential medical supplies identified as the first priority.
The funds were raised through a nationwide fundraising campaign aimed at supporting the people of Cuba amid ongoing socio-economic and humanitarian challenges.
In April 2026, the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA), in colla...

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