Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has been confirmed at Kalala Island in Zambezi's Kabbe constituency, prompting an immediate suspension of livestock movement, trade and slaughter.

Up to 393 workers of Beefcor Meat Suppliers could be affected by proposed retrenchments following the suspension of beef exports, livestock movement, and slaughtering owing to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak.

Meatco has expressed concerns over continued restrictions on the movement and direct sale of livestock that could put pressure on the meat industry.