FISHROT CASE AWAITS SUPREME COURT HEARING

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Accused Sacky Shanghala and others in the alleged Fishrot corruption matter are awaiting a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 8 December.

NAINDA URGES MEDIA TO VERIFY POLICE REPORTS

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Major General Anne-Marie Nainda has urged the media to rely on verified police reports before publishing information on sensitive criminal investigations.

OKAHANDJA MINOR MURDER SUSPECT APPEARS IN COURT

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Okahandja murder suspect, Karinambande Muundjua, who is accused of killing Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu, has appeared in the Okahandja Magistrates' Court today.

The case of Muundjua, who is facing multiple charges, was postponed to the 2nd of March next year.

WITBOOI URGES ACTION ON MENTAL HEALTH FIGURES

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More than 100,000 mental-health service contacts were recorded in Namibia in the 2024/2025 reporting period, while the suicide rate across the country remained above the estimated African regional average.

EU SUSPENDS SOME NAMIBIAN MEAT IMPORTS OVER FMD

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The European Union has suspended the entry of certain Namibian meat products following the country’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.

The restrictions, announced on Monday, affect fresh meat from cattle, sheep and goats, as well as certain processed products, including biltong.

WINDHOEK AGRICULTURAL SHOW CANCELS LIVESTOCK EXHIBITION OVER FMD

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The Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show has cancelled the exhibition of more than 500 animals following the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

The decision affects the livestock component of the annual show, which is scheduled to open its doors on 29 September 2026.

REHOBOTH AGRICULTURAL FAIR MARKS 40 YEARS

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The Rehoboth Agricultural and Industrial Fair has marked its 40th anniversary.

The fair brought together farmers, livestock producers, small businesses and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services.