The outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is severely affecting the livelihoods of informal meat vendors, particularly in Windhoek’s informal settlements.

Namibia is working to strengthen its investment climate by reviewing its investment policies and legal framework to provide investors with greater clarity, transparency and predictability.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Windhoek from Luanda, Angola where she co-chaired the inaugural session of Bi-National Commission of the two countries.

She was received at the airport by Vice-President Lucia Witbooi, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and senior government officials.

The foot-and-mouth disease restrictions on livestock movement continue to disrupt meat supplies, leaving some butcheries temporarily closed, while others struggle to keep their shelves stocked.

The National Assembly has observed a moment of silence in honour of the late Penehupifo Pohamba.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, described the former first lady as a freedom fighter, health worker and servant to the people of Namibia.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has launched an online name reservation platform, enabling individuals, investors and intermediaries to access the service from anywhere in the world using a phone or computer.

The National Agriculture and Export Conference brought together stakeholders to urge Namibia's agricultural sector to attract more investment, boost local production, and reduce reliance on food imports. 

Retired Cuban Army Corps General Leopoldo Cintra Frías, known as Polo, is visiting Namibia, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two countries forged during the liberation struggle.

Accused Sacky Shanghala and others in the alleged Fishrot corruption matter are awaiting a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 8 December.

Mourners continue to pay tribute and offer their condolences to former President Hifikepunye Pohamba following the death of his wife, Penehupifo.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi and Former President Nangolo Mbumba were among them.