A thunderstorm struck Aranos in the Hardap Region on Tuesday, causing the roofs of several residents' homes to blow off. 

Wind-borne pieces of the roof sheets struck two children, causing them to sustain minor injuries. 

The ban on horticulture exports to South Africa has been lifted.

 Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has confirmed the resumption of exports as of Thursday, October 23; previously withdrawn trade permits have also been reinstated.

Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping said that Chinese investments would never threaten Namibia's sovereignty or create dependency.

He said such concerns are misplaced, stating that China's cooperation with Namibia is based on mutual respect and equality.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has no doubt that newly accredited Heads of Mission to Namibia will continue to build on the efforts of their predecessors.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday received letters of credence from five new envoys at State House.

Namibia has repaid the country's second Eurobond, valued at US$750 million, marking the largest single debt maturity in Namibia's history.