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.
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama warned against a new scramble for Africa's resources at the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday, calling for critical minerals to be processed on the continent.
The City of Windhoek says informal kapana traders and consumers could be affected by FMD restrictions.
Its spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, says the measures announced by the Directorate of Veterinary Services are expected to affect the availability of meat used by kapana businesses.
NUDO MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu has called on the Finance Minister to consider extending the tax amnesty by another two years, citing the impact of outstanding tax audits and the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak on farmers.
The Windhoek City Police has warned residents about taxi-related robberies in which passengers are allegedly threatened and forced to transfer or withdraw money.
