Harare, (New Ziana) –A high level delegation from Zimbabwe early this week meet with their Cuban counterparts to formalize a historic cultural partnership, reinforcing decades of solidarity rooted in their shared liberation struggles.
The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) in Havana.
Led by Kwame Muzawazi, chief executive officer of the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK), and Brigadier-General Million Ndlovu of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, the delegation was received by ICAP president Fernando González Llort, a Hero of the Republic of Cuba and veteran of the pivotal Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.
Also present were Cuban national hero Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, ICAP vice-president Víctor Gaute López, and Director for Africa and the Middle East Yahimí Rodríguez Flores.
The discussions centered on preserving the legacy of Cuba’s contributions to Africa’s independence movements, culminating in an agreement to co-author a comprehensive historical publication documenting this solidarity.
INSTAK pledged US$5 000 toward the project, to be facilitated through the Zimbabwean embassy in Havana.
The initiative will be linked to Havana’s Africa Park, a memorial honoring African liberation heroes, where a statue of Zimbabwe’s founding President, Robert Mugabe, is set to be unveiled with the Zimbabwean delegation being formally invited to attend the unveiling ceremony.
González praised Zimbabwe’s efforts in historical preservation, particularly the Museum of African Liberation in Harare, a key institution supported by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
He also commended Muzawazi for his Guinness World Record for the longest lecture, drawing parallels to Fidel Castro’s renowned marathon speeches at the United Nations as a testament to revolutionary resilience.
In response, Muzawazi extended an invitation for ICAP officials to visit the Harare museum and participate in its programs.
Beyond the joint publication, both institutions agreed to expand cooperation through research initiatives, cultural exchanges, and advocacy efforts aimed at promoting historical truth and heritage across the Global South.
The meeting marked a significant step in deepening Cuba-Zimbabwe relations, revitalizing their revolutionary alliance through education, cultural exchange, and intergenerational engagement.
Both ICAP and INSTAK reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the legacy of liberation remains a source of inspiration for future generations.
New Ziana
