China's ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, on Tuesday gave an overview of the president's recent visit to China.

Botswana and Rwanda signed six bilateral agreements in Gaborone aimed at removing barriers to trade, investment, and people-to-people movement.

Agreements cover double taxation avoidance, visa abolition, health cooperation, and expanded economic and investment collaboration.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked Namibia's new High Commissioner to India, Alex Tukuhupwele, to ensure the effective implementation of bilateral agreements.

Namibia could capitalize on its existing bilateral agreements with Angola to acquire the skills and lessons it needs to fast-track the development of its oil industry.

Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo says such a move would boost the economies of both nations.