The financial relief package announced by the Bank of Namibia to support farmers affected by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak has raised questions among informal traders in the 7de Laan settlement in Otjomuise.

The Bank of Namibia has directed banking institutions to grant borrowers affected by the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis to provide loan repayment moratoriums ranging from one to 24 months. 

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has announced that it will move into the implementation phase of its arrears relief programme, set to begin on the 2nd of February 2026. 

The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, says inflation in the country is under control.

He told Members of Parliament that headline inflation went down in the first five months of 2025, attributed to lower costs in transport and housing.

After years of enduring drought conditions, the recent rains have brought hope to livestock farmers who expect a more stable and prosperous future.