Four staff members of Ai-Ais Resort, managed by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), and a Karasburg-based businessman briefly appeared in the Karasburg Magistrates' Court on charges of violating the Animal Health Act. 

The accused are Jaffeth Xoagub, Veiko Nakasole, Saar Vanyenga, Diana Kalinasho and Frans Amukongo. 

The Head of Crime Investigations in the ||Kharas Region Nicodemus Mbango, confirmed the suspects' arrest and court appearance. 

The accused were arrested on Saturday after police confiscated a sheep being transported without a valid permit amid the Foot-and-Mouth Disease movement restrictions in a Quantum Bus belonging to NWR. 

Deputy Commissioner Mbango said the vehicle  was  impounded and will be quarantined for seven days. 

The sheep was handed over to the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) for disposal. 

It is alleged that Amukongo, who is a farmer and businessman, sold the sheep to the Ai-Ais Resort staffers. 

Each of the suspects was granted bail of N$1000 and expected to return to court on 16 February 2027.