The European Union’s health and food-safety services are assessing Namibia’s recent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak and the measures that may be required to safeguard animal and public health within the EU.
A farewell meeting between Türkiye's outgoing ambassador to Namibia and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House pointed out the strengthening of relations between the two countries, with cooperation expanding in areas including education, development assistance and humanitarian support.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to advance the country's development priorities, advocate for global peace and stability, and engage potential investors.
Former President Nangolo Mbumba has called for the consolidation of Swapo Party unity and the protection of Namibia's national sovereignty as the country pursues economic emancipation.
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.
Meatco has suspended beef exports following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and restrictions and control measures introduced by the government.
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.
The government has suspended the movement, marketing and trade of all cloven-hoofed animals and their raw products nationwide following the detection of Foot and Mouth Disease in Karasburg, ||Kharas Region.
The SWAPO Party Women's Council (SPWC) has confirmed its 9th National Congress will be held from 9 to 11 December 2026 in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, and announced sole nominees for its top two secretariat positions as it urges members to campaign responsibly and uphold unity.
The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has pointed out the importance of qualification evaluation in strengthening quality, standards and credibility within Namibia's education and employment sectors.
