-Namibians took to the streets on Wednesday to protest over sanctions imposed on Cuba by the US Government, in an efforts to topple the government of socialist ally Venezuela.

Cubans in Namibia have spoken out against economic sanctions imposed on their country by the US.

Namibia and Cuba are urged to use longstanding historic ties to pursue economic emancipation.

A Cuban expert in agriculture and land-use says it is important for land reform in Namibia to be meaningfully tranformed in the interest of agricultural development.

-Namibia's Vice President, Nangolo Mbumba, joined Cuban First Vice President, Salvador Valdes Mesa, in paying tribute to those who died in the Cassinga massacre 40 years ago.

-Former Namibian students to Cuba donated N$41 000 towards the Etunda Farm Project.

The Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) and Prensa Latina press agency of Cuba signed an agreement that will allow them to exchange news between the two countries.

-Spain and Cuba have reaffirmed their commitment to expand cooperation in a number of areas, with Namibia.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, on Thursday met with Cuban President Raul Castro and exchanged views on the already excellent relations between Namibia and Cuba.
The Prime Minister started an official visit to Cuba on Wednesday.

-Cuba and Namibia are reviewing the progress in the two countries' relations, as part of annual bilateral consultations, aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations.