FMD RESTRICTIONS PARTIALLY LIFTED IN KARASBURG

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Restrictions imposed following the detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Karasburg Veterinary District have been partially lifted, allowing certain livestock slaughter activities and the movement and trade of specified processed animal products across Namibia.

PRESIDENT URGES FUNDING FOR AFRICA WATER PROJECTS

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Africa has a US$10 to US$12 billion pipeline of water projects that could help address growing water insecurity across the continent. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the priority now, however, is turning these projects into funded and implementable programmes.

OUTJO OFFERS FREE WATER TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME HOUSING

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In an effort to accelerate housing development at its informal settlements, Outjo Municipality has started offering free water to low-income housing programmes for the duration of construction works.

KAMBIMBA SCHOOL RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM NAMIBIA BERRIES

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A call for assistance from Kambimba Combined School in the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East Region has finally been answered, with local blueberry producer Namibia Berries stepping in to help.

MEFT LAUNCHES NDC 3.0 TO DRIVE CLIMATE ACTION

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has launched the updated third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) with a strong focus on turning climate commitments into measurable action.

NAMIBIA FACES FMD AFTER NEARLY 60 YEARS OF FREEDOM

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The country is confronted with Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) after being an FMD-free zone for nearly 60 years. 

Concentrated in the Karasburg farming district, the outbreak was detected at a farm in the area earlier this week. 

FMD OUTBREAK PROMPTS NEW VETERINARY PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

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Following a recent outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Karasburg Veterinary District of the ||Kharas Region, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, through the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), has released Veterinary Public Notification No. 16 of 2026.