With less than four months remaining before the end-of-year deadline, Namibia and Botswana are under pressure to move the Trans-Kalahari Railway project from plans to action.

China's Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, met with President Nangolo Mbumba and discussed ways to strengthen the two countries bilateral ties.

President Mbumba says China has become a significant partner for Namibia in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, and investment. 

China's Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, urged Namibians not to believe the notion that China is pursuing neo-colonialism on the continent, as most African countries have a mutually beneficial relationship with the Asian powerhouse.

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has clarified its position on financing mining exploration activities, stating that it does not provide funding for such business activities.