The Cuban Embassy in Namibia marked what would have been Fidel Castro's 99th birthday with a tribute and celebrated his role in Namibia's path to independence.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare attended a Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) in Nkurenkuru, where he received blessings and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation.

As Namibia celebrates 34 years of independence, the Kavango West is also celebrating 10 years since it was declared an independent region.