McHenry Venaani is calling for political leadership and a coordinated national response to Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. He says farmers need financial support, vaccination measures and practical livestock movement protocols to protect livelihoods while containing the disease.

The European Higher Education Fair will connect young Namibians with universities and organisations offering study, scholarship and mobility opportunities. The fair takes place on Saturday at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre from 08h30 to 13h00, with information on the Erasmus+ and other international education opportunities.

Rally for Democracy and Progress leader and farmer Mike Kavekotora is calling for stronger government support following Namibia’s latest foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. He says timely information, financial assistance and stronger containment measures are needed to protect farmers and food security.

African Stars have received a N$250 000 government grant to support their preparations for the CAF Champions League. Chairperson Salomo Hei says the funding comes at a crucial time as the club faces additional costs from playing its home leg outside Namibia.

Namibia has suspended the movement, trading, import and export of cloven-hoofed animals and their raw products following the confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Karasburg veterinary district. Agriculture ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says 10 of 11 cattle tested positive for FMD, with surveillance, disinfection centres and roadblocks being put in place to contain the […]