Farmers in Kabbe South in the Zambezi Region have suffered massive stock losses due to pasteurella, a respiratory disease.

Framers, particularly those from the Ikaba area of Zambezi Region, feel let down by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.

Farmers lost close to 260 cattle to pastereulla in recent times.

During a field trip to Ikaba, farmers we spoke to said they were left hopeless due to the outbreak.

Two women died after consuming a concoction that would allegedly rid them of evil spirits and remove bad luck.

The Namibian police report that 27-year-old Shiremo Josefine Namutenya and 30-year-old Linyando Shikonga died after drinking traditional medicine in the Ndiyona Constituency, in the Kavango East Region.

The two deceased developed stomach aches and collapsed; one died at home and the other upon arrival at the local clinic.

Both complained of a runny stomach and vomiting.