An outbreak of African Migratory Locusts has been reported in various parts of the Zambezi Region.

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Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has confirmed the resumption of exports as of Thursday, October 23; previously withdrawn trade permits have also been reinstated.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has turned 73 years old today.

The staff of the Presidency says the nation celebrates not only the President's birthday but also her remarkable achievements and the milestones of an exceptional woman who continues to inspire Namibia, Africa, and the world at large. 

The movement of the Ovambanderu community to Aminuis was not a retreat; rather, it represented a quest for survival and was driven by Hiangonda Nguvauva, a grandson of Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva. 

The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor, Erongo RED, has launched a mobile application that allows customers to buy electricity, pay their accounts, report faults, and access key services anytime.

A Namibian software designer developed the mobile application under an agreement with the MTC.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her decision to assume responsibility for the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is aimed at ensuring stability, a renewed focus, and a stronger sense of purpose.

However, she emphasised that the success of the Ministry does not depend on a single individual.

The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development has commended the Tsandi Village Council for empowering vendors and SME traders.

GIZ, along with the Probats II-Competency-Based Economies and Namibia Investment and Finance Agriculture Financial Sector Programme Design Lab, organised a two-day meeting with various groups to promote financial innovation that is inclusive and sustainable.

Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare is calling on government and industry to unite in purpose and partnership through skills development.

He was speaking at the Toyota Training Centre Inauguration in Windhoek.