MEATCO WELCOMES EU CLARIFICATION  

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 Meatco has highlighted that clarification by the European Union on temporary animal-health measures following Namibia's Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak will allow eligible consignments to reach their intended markets and help reduce the immediate commercial impact on the livestock value chain.

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.

ZAMBIA REJECTS EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION

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The Zambian Government has rejected the European Parliament's recent resolution on Zambia's post-election, describing it as premature and saying that it was adopted without sufficient engagement with the Zambian authorities.

SANCHEZ REFUSES TO SPECULATE ON CEUTA MIGRATION

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez refused to enter the 'realm of speculations' over possible foreign involvement in the mass migration surge into Ceuta, speaking in Congress in Madrid on Thursday.

OCEAN CONFERENCE SECURES $5.7 BILLION COMMITMENTS

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The 11th Our Ocean Conference has officially come to a close in Mombasa, Kenya, delivering $5.7 billion worth of commitments.

The conference was aimed at strengthening global action on ocean conservation, climate resilience and the blue economy.

SECOND NAMIBIA-EU BUSINESS FORUM OPENS IN WINDHOEK

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The second Namibia-EU Business Forum has commenced in the capital, with a focus on skills development. 

It brings together over 200 businesspeople, women, youths, innovators and investors. 

KEETMANSHOOP YOUTH PUSH MENTAL HEALTH AGENDA

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Keetmanshoop youth urge communities to prioritise mental health after attending a recent community dialogue session which was implemented by the European Union (EU) and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS).

They made these remarks to the news team during an interview.

European Union plans 20th sanctions package against Russia

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The European Union aims to adopt a new, 20th, package of sanctions against Russia next Monday, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas said at a press conference earlier today.
The sanctions are aimed at causing serious damage to the Russian economy, limiting its ability to wage war.

Mantashe urges African unity in EU negotiations

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South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe called on the 54 African nations to 'speak with one voice' when negotiating with the European Union, noting that continental unity is not merely a slogan but a 'strategic imperative'.