The outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is severely affecting the livelihoods of informal meat vendors, particularly in Windhoek’s informal settlements.

Kapana and dried meat vendors in Otjiwarongo have denied accusations of contributing to stock theft by purchasing stolen meat. 

These allegations arose following a recent incident in the Outjo district, where 31 cattle valued at over N$ 372 000 were illegally slaughtered.