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Feb

2018

INFORMATION OF THE EMBASSY OF CUBA IN WINDHOEK. CONSULAR PROCEDURES

IT IS INFORMED THAT STARTING FROM MARCH 1ST 2018; THE REQUESTS OF THE CONSULAR PROCEDURES SHOULD BE MADE IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:

THE CHARGE OF THE CONSULAR SERVICES WILL BE DIRECTLY THROUGH THE BANK, SUCH PAYMENT WILL BE DEPOSITED BY THE INTERESTED PERSON IN THE ACCOUNT OF THE EMBASSY IN THE NEDBANK NO. 11000027121.
THE PERSON WHO MAKES THE PROCEDURES WILL DELIVER IN THE CONSULAR OFFICE OF THE EMBASSY THE WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE DEPOSIT CORRESPONDING TO THE SERVICE HE/SHE NEEDS.
ONCE IT HAS BEEN CHECKED THAT SUCH AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN THE EMBASSY’S STATEMENT ACCOUNT, THE EMBASSY WILL ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT WITH SUCH PERSON AND THE SERVICE WILL BE MADE.

THIS MEASURE WILL BE TAKEN FOR CUBAN RESIDENTS, TEMPORARY AS WELL AS FOR FOREIGNERS WHO REQUEST OUR SERVICES.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION OF THIS NEW SYSTEM, PLEASE CONTACT THE CONSULAR OFFICE OF THE EMBASSY THROUGH NUMBER 081 124 69 27.

THIS EXPLANATION WILL APPEAR IN THE WEB SITE OF THE EMBASSY AND IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA.

YOLANDA AYUSO LLANES GIRALDO MAZOLA COLLAZO

CONSULAR OFFICE EMBAJADOR

Feb

2018

Ambassador of Cuba holds meeting with the Prime Minister of Namibia.

The Prime Minister of Namibia, Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, received the Cuban ambassador, Giraldo Mazola, to exchange details about her upcoming visit to Havana. The Namibian Premier will travel to Cuba to fulfil an invitation made by Army General Raul Castro.

During her stay in the Caribbean country, the also member of the Political Bureau of SWAPO, will review with the Cuban counterpart the excellent state of political and cooperation relations.

Likewise, it is expected to hold meetings with young Namibians who are studying medicine and other specialties in Cuba.

The visit will help to further strengthen the historic ties of friendship between both nations.

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, and other officials of the Foreign Ministry and the Office of the Prime Minister.

Jan

2018

Embassy of Cuba in Namibia commemorates Anniversary 59 of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution.

Last Thursday, January 25th, the Embassy of Cuba in Namibia celebrated the 59th Anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution. The evening was attended by around 150 guests, including the Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Bishop Zephania Kameeta, and its Deputy Minister Aino Kapewangolo, Vice Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maureen Hinda, Vice Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Chief S. Ankama, and officials from other ministries. The reception was also attended by a broad representation of the diplomatic corps, Cuban collaborators, Cuban residents and members of the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association.

Ambassador Giraldo Mazola, in the keynote speech of the evening, thanked the historical and unconditional support of the Namibian brothers to Cuba and the international representatives for their favourable vote in condemning the Economic, Commercial and Financial Blockade of the United States Government against Cuba. Likewise, the Ambassador condemned this genocidal policy and the latest recrudescence measures implemented by the Donald Trump administration. In this regard, he criticized the creation of the "Cuba Internet Task Force" aimed at promoting subversion in Cuba.

The Cuban diplomat also recalled the achievements of the Revolution in these 59 years, in spite of the permanent aggression and the attempts to annihilate this process. He also recalled the undisputed leader of the Revolution, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro.

For her part, Maureen Hinda thanked the Cuban people for the great contributions made in the struggle for the independence of Namibia. She highlighted the achievements of Cuba over these years and condemned the aggressive policy of the US governments against the Revolution.

Likewise, she reiterated the unconditional support of the Namibian people to Cuba in its struggle for the lifting of the blockade. The Deputy Minister of the Namibian Foreign Ministry condemned the latest actions of President Donald Trump aimed at halting progress in relations between Havana and Washington.

Maureen Hinda said that the bonds of brotherhood that unite the Caribbean island and the African country will continue to be unbreakable.

Jan

2018

Cuban Medical Brigade in Namibia celebrates its XXI Scientific Forum.

On January 16, the XXI Scientific Forum of the Cuban Medical Brigade was held in Windhoek, Namibia. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services of Namibia, Juliet Kavetuna, the Cuban Ambassador, Giraldo Mazola, other members of the Cuban diplomatic representation and a group of Cuban health professionals, representing their colleagues from different regions of this African country.

The papers presented covered case studies, analysis of particular experiences with some patients, practical solutions to specific problems and data collection and analysis. All the investigations had a high quality and were very interesting for the topics addressed, as well as for their recommendations and conclusions. At the end of the event a mention was given, a second, and a first place.

At the closing ceremony, the Deputy Minister of MOHSS expressed her gratitude for having been invited to the Forum and for the papers presented. She also urged Cuban doctors to continue being creative and innovative to continue helping the health system of her country.

On the other hand, the ambassador of Cuba, Giraldo Mazola, praised the rigor of the presented works and the English language skills of the doctors. He also stressed the importance of the work they do in each of the health centers where they work.

The Ambassador urged the participants to continue to represent the Cuban people and their Revolution with dignity and to dedicate to both of them the Scientific Forum.

Nov

2017

Cubans and Namibians pay tribute at the Fidel Castro Primary School to the Commandant in Chief in the first year of his death.

Cubans and Namibians pay tribute at the Fidel Castro Primary School to the Commandant in Chief in the first year of his death.

The member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Rosario Pentón, who is in Namibia as invited gest for attending SWAPO Congress, presided the tribute for the first anniversary of the death of Commandantin Chief Fidel Castro in this African country. The event took place in the Primary School that bears the name of the Cuban leader and had the participation of the students of the campus, the professors, the collaborators, the Cuban residents, the Friendship Association and the members of the Embassy, as well as other members of Namibian civil society.

The Rector of the Ñico López School also exhorted the children to honor Fidel as better students and to strive daily to be able to serve as good men to their homeland. He also referred to the symbolism that involves a school with the name of the Commandant thousands of kilometers from Cuba.

The Director of the School, Professor Martha Shilyomunhu, commented on the beginning of the school and the process of the selection of the name. He mentioned that they had only started with 12 students and that today they exceed 1200. He thanked Cuba for all the support and Fidel for the inspiration.

During the event, donations were also given to the school, from Cubans in Namibia and from some companies in this country.

The tribute culminated with a floral offering in the mural of Fidel at the entrance of the School and with the planting of moringa plants.

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