Ngurare Learns Fidel Castro Died on the Same Date His Revolution Began
By TUW
Namibia’s Prime Minister, Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, has described his visit to the Fidel Castro Centre in Havana, Cuba, as a deeply meaningful experience that offered important lessons about the late Cuban revolutionary leader’s life and legacy.
Ngurare toured the museum on Thursday, where he was taken through different stages of Castro’s life, from his childhood and early political activities to his emergence as one of the most influential figures of the Cuban Revolution.
The Prime Minister said the visit gave him a deeper appreciation of Castro’s determination to improve the lives of ordinary Cubans. He highlighted the emphasis placed on access to healthcare, education, housing, water and other essential social services under Castro’s leadership.
He also pointed to Cuba’s international solidarity, particularly the country’s support for Namibia during its struggle for independence.
“We shall never forget the sacrifices Cuba has made for Namibia. Cuban international forces laid their lives for Namibia. Namibia shall forever stand with Cuba in good or in bad times. My visit here is a manifestation of this position,” Ngurare said.
Ngurare said he was particularly struck by the historical details surrounding Castro’s revolutionary journey. He noted that Castro’s revolutionary movement began on 25 November 1956, while the former Cuban leader died exactly 60 years later, on 25 November 2016.
The coincidence came as a surprise to the Prime Minister, who said he had not previously known about the matching dates.
“That kind of a coincidence is new information to me. I didn’t know and it is indicative of how unique Fidel was,” he said.
The visit comes as Namibia continues to emphasise the longstanding relationship between the two countries, shaped in part by Cuba’s support for Namibia during the liberation struggle.
