A farewell meeting between Türkiye's outgoing ambassador to Namibia and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House pointed out the strengthening of relations between the two countries, with cooperation expanding in areas including education, development assistance and humanitarian support. 

Meat traders at Opuwo are slowly rebuilding after days of losses caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions that disrupted informal meat sales. 

While easing of controls has brought relief, vendors say recovery remains gradual in a trade many rely on for survival.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani informed the National Assembly that the government is consulting with relevant trading partners, including Brazil and the European Union, regarding affected meat shipments.

Lodge owners operating along the Kavango River in the Mukwe Constituency have expressed concern over access challenges that have cut off some areas.

They raised their concerns with Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Anselm Marungu.

The Division of Veterinary Services in the Omusati Region has urged pet owners to vaccinate their animals and report suspected cases of rabies.