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European Union

Also known as: Europian Union · the EU · EUBAM

Supranational organization investigating misuse in Namibian education project funds and suspending meat imports due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

2018-04-132026-10-23
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  1. October 2026

  2. The Namibian

    EU announced a temporary suspension of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat imports from Namibia

    Source

    “She said this after the EU announced a temporary suspension of the import of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat, some processed meat products, biltong and jerky from Namibia following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).”

    EU supports northern Namibia beef market access

  3. The Namibian

    EU gave Namibia specialised livestock transport vehicles to strengthen veterinary services

    Source

    “Earlier this year, the EU gave Namibia specialised livestock transport vehicles to strengthen veterinary services, disease control and market access for farmers in northern communal areas.”

    EU supports northern Namibia beef market access

  4. The Namibian

    European Union suspended imports of some Namibian meat due to FMD outbreak

    Source

    “This week the European Union (EU) suspended imports of some Namibian meat due to the outbreak of FMD in the country.”

    FMD: Beefcor considers cutting jobs

  5. New Era

    European Union temporarily suspended entry of fresh cattle, sheep and goat meat from Namibia's FMD-free zone

    Source

    “The President's assurance comes as the European Union yesterday temporarily suspended the entry of fresh cattle, sheep and goat meat and certain processed meat products from Namibia's previously FMD-free zone.”

    Nandi-Ndaitwah moves to protect farmers, trade

  6. Windhoek Observer

    The European Union has temporarily suspended entry of certain fresh meat and other products from Namibia's previously FMD-free zone

    Source

    “The European Union has already temporarily suspended entry of certain fresh meat and other products from Namibia's previously FMD-free zone, while qualifying fresh-meat consignments certified before 23 September may be allowed entry during a 90-day period, subject to EU requirements and border-control decisions.”

    Itula demands FMD recovery plan as fence tender faces review

  7. Informanté

    European Union suspended temporarily certain meat imports from Namibia

    Source

    “THE Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has called on government and industry stakeholders to treat the recovery of Namibia's export markets with the same determination as the control of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), following the European Union's temporary suspension of certain meat imports from Namibia.”

    Namibia Agricultural Union urges swift action to restore meat export markets

  8. The Namibian

    European Union temporarily suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat from Namibia

    Source

    “The EU yesterday temporarily suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat, some processed meat products and certain farmed and wild-hoofed animals from Namibia due to FMD concerns.”

    EU beef buyers turn to other suppliers amid FMD

  9. The Namibian

    European Union provided financial support for this publication.

    Source

    “This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union.”

    Expected growth from Neckartal in doldrums

  10. The Namibian

    European Union granted export accreditation to Savanna Beef on 7 April

    Source

    “Savanna Beef is scaling up after receiving European Union (EU) export accreditation on 7 April and Southern African Development Community (SADC) export accreditation on 11 June.”

    Farmers push Savanna Beef shares up 6.8%

  11. The Namibian

    Government is engaging European Union on consignments of Namibian meat products produced before 23 September 2026

    Source

    “Government is also engaging the European Union on consignments of Namibian meat products produced before 23 September 2026.”

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah Addresses Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak and Calls for National Cooperation
Agriculture & Land

Namibia eyes two-year timeline to eliminate foot-and-mouth disease

The News

Namibia plans to submit a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free zone bid by year end and could take up to two years to eliminate the disease from a proposed containment zone, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board executive. Areas outside the affected zone would be able to regain their FMD-free status while authorities continue fighting the disease within the containment zone.

11 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Namibia eyes two-year timeline to eliminate foot-and-mouth disease

    Namibia plans to submit a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free zone bid by year end and could take up to two years to eliminate the disease from a proposed containment zone, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board executive. Areas outside the affected zone would be able to regain their FMD-free status while authorities continue fighting the disease within the containment zone.

    11 hours ago · The Namibian →

  2. EU investigates alleged N$140,000 misuse in Namibian education project

    The European Union is investigating allegations of possible misuse of N$140,000 in research project funds from the EU-funded Shine initiative, which aims to strengthen Namibia's higher education sector. Politician Job Amupanda claims Unam paid the amount directly to the Namibia National Students Organisation's bank account for congress organisation.

    13 hours ago · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. FMD outbreak threatens livestock exports and rural livelihoods

    Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, detected in the //Kharas region, threatens to disrupt the livestock sector's economic recovery and cause prolonged financial damage to farmers and businesses. The Economic Association of Namibia is calling for government intervention, including trade negotiations with international partners and financial relief for affected producers.

    21 October 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Woman transforms early childhood centre from tree to equipped facility

    Tjiraakanua Zahungama started an early childhood development initiative in 2015 at Otuvero Village near Opuwo with 19 children learning under a tree, and has since developed it into a fully equipped learning centre with support from the community and partnerships including Unicef.

    18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

  1. EU, Unicef assess Kunene early childhood development programmes

    A delegation from the European Union, Unicef and the government visited the Kunene region to assess early childhood development initiatives and health infrastructure. Only 17% of children in Kunene have access to ECD centres, compared with the national average of 24%.

    17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 October

  1. Namibia pushes for local beneficiation of critical minerals

    At an Africa-EU Parliamentary Plenary Session in Eswatini, Namibia's delegation called for stronger Africa-EU partnerships to ensure critical minerals and raw materials are processed locally, with producer countries benefiting through technology transfers, skills development, infrastructure investment and market access.

    16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia calls for local critical minerals processing via Africa-EU partnership

    Namibia has called for stronger Africa-EU partnerships to ensure critical minerals and raw materials are processed locally, with producer countries benefiting through technology transfers, skills development, infrastructure investment and market access. The position, outlined in a parliamentary report from meetings in Eswatini, aligns with the Africa Mining Vision and Agenda 2063.

    16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 15 October

  1. African states urged to expand aquaculture for food security

    Aquaculture in Africa can bridge food security gaps and create jobs as fish catches decline, according to speakers at a high-level meeting in Dakar on 7–8 October attended by representatives from 22 countries, including Namibia as a member of the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation among African States Bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

    15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. EU-backed parenting programme promotes early childhood development in Opuwo

    Parents in Opuwo are being encouraged to prioritise early childhood education, responsible parenting, and child nutrition through the RightStart parenting programme, supported by the EU and Unicef in partnership with the Namibian government. The initiative aims to strengthen early childhood development and family well-being, with participants reporting increased school enrolment and improved parental engagement.

    13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Namibia uses spatial intelligence to fight foot-and-mouth disease

    Namibia is confronting a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on 23 September at a commercial farm in Karasburg, which led the World Organisation for Animal Health to suspend Namibia's FMD-free zonal status. The article argues that modern geospatial technology could help Namibia better understand, monitor and manage disease movement across the landscape by tracking connections between farms, markets, water points and wildlife movements.

    11 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Germany funds N$103 million in Namibia energy transition projects

    Germany and Namibia have signed an agreement for two energy transition and industrialisation projects worth N$103 million, focusing on expanding electricity access and developing critical raw materials value chains. The projects support Namibia's green industrialisation objectives and are part of broader European investment in Namibian infrastructure and energy.

    10 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

  1. First Gentleman calls for coordinated action on boys and men empowerment

    Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, First Gentleman of the Republic of Namibia, addressed a Male Engagement Symposium on coordinating Namibia's work with men and boys for gender equality and wellbeing, commending the UNFPA and partner organisations, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's Third National Gender Equality and Equity Policy 2025–2035.

    9 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Nafau opposes Beefcor's 393 proposed retrenchments at Okahandja abattoir

    The Namibia Allied and Food Workers Union has called on Beefcor Meat Suppliers to delay plans to retrench 393 workers at its Okahandja facility, arguing the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak was only confirmed last month and companies should allow time for restrictions to ease before cutting jobs. Beefcor says the FMD outbreak and restrictions on livestock movement and beef exports have crippled operations and caused lost export income, particularly to the EU market.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. EU backs northern Namibia beef export if disease-free

    The European Union says it supports efforts to allow Namibia's northern communal farmers to enter international markets if the regions attain disease-free status to export meat. This follows the EU's temporary suspension of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat imports from Namibia due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

    7 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Beefcor considers cutting 393 jobs amid FMD export ban

    Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 workers at its Okahandja abattoir due to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which has led the European Union to suspend imports of some Namibian meat. The company says it has lost export income while continuing to carry operating costs, forcing it to consider reducing its workforce.

    7 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. President says Government containing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is implementing measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak while protecting farmers, livestock businesses and Namibia's meat export markets. As of 5 October, 127 positive cases had been recorded across 15 farms, with Government establishing 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks across the //Kharas region to monitor and control livestock movement.

    7 October 2026 · New Era →

  4. Itula urges government to disclose FMD recovery plan and funding

    Opposition leader Panduleni Itula has called on the government to publish a fully costed recovery plan for the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, including funding details, fencing milestones, and emergency contracts. The call follows a procurement dispute over a veterinary cordon fence along the South African border, with the estimated containment requirement at N$190.2 million.

    7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. NAU urges government to swiftly restore EU meat export access

    The Namibia Agricultural Union has called on government and industry stakeholders to treat the recovery of export markets with determination following the EU's temporary suspension of certain meat imports from Namibia after an FMD outbreak. The union emphasized that Namibia maintained its FMD-free zone for more than 60 years and expects the suspension to remain temporary, with market restoration beginning immediately.

    6 October 2026 · Informanté →

  2. EU temporarily suspends Namibian beef imports over FMD outbreak

    The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat, and certain processed meat products from Namibia following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed last month in the ||Kharas region and now affecting 11 farms. The EU ambassador says Namibia's market share is small and EU businesses will source beef from other suppliers, with limited market impact expected.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Neckartal Dam progress stalls amid southern water security concerns

    Keetmanshoop and ||Kharas leaders say the Neckartal Dam project has not delivered expected agricultural opportunities and economic development, with the municipality citing insufficient water supply from existing sources to meet growing demand and exploring alternative water sources including groundwater studies.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Savanna Beef shares rise 6.84% as farmers increase stakes

    Savanna Beef Processors' share price rose 6.84% in September as local livestock producers increased their investments ahead of the new beef export facility's opening. The OTC market activity was driven by farmers finalizing equity positions, with 898,300 shares traded in 14 deals worth about N$1.12 million.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. President calls for national cooperation on foot-and-mouth disease

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on 23 September in the Karasburg Veterinary District of the //Kharas Region, calling for national cooperation to contain the disease, prevent its spread, and protect the livestock and meat industry that sustains families and communities.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  6. EU suspends Namibian beef, sheep, and goat meat imports

    The European Union has suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep, and goat meat and related products from Namibia's FMD-free zone following confirmation of 79 new foot-and-mouth disease cases across 11 farms in the ||Kharas region. The World Organisation for Animal Health has revoked Namibia's FMD-free zone status.

    6 October 2026 · New Era →

  7. FMD culling considered; farmers worry over compensation

    The government is considering livestock culling as a control measure for the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in affected and high-risk areas, with questions remaining about the financial implications for farmers whose animals would be destroyed.

    6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 5 October

  1. EU suspends fresh meat imports from Namibia after FMD outbreak

    The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh meat from cattle, sheep, goats, and relevant farmed and wild ungulates from Namibia following the country's Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak confirmed on 23 September 2026. Processed meat that has undergone the most severe risk-mitigating treatment prescribed in EU legislation remains eligible for entry.

    5 October 2026 · Informanté →

  2. EU temporarily suspends fresh Namibian beef, sheep, goat meat

    The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat and some processed meat products from Namibia following confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease on a commercial farm in Karasburg, though processed meat meeting EU high-level FMD treatment standards may still enter the market. EU ambassador Ana-Beatriz Martins praised Namibia's speed and transparency in response.

    5 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. EU temporarily suspends Namibian meat imports following FMD outbreak

    The European Union has temporarily suspended entry of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat and certain other animal products from Namibia's previously FMD-free zone following an outbreak confirmed on 23 September 2026 in the //Kharas Region, described as a precautionary animal-health response. Processed meat that has undergone prescribed EU risk-mitigation treatment remains eligible for entry, and consignments of fresh meat certified before 23 September may enter within 90 days.

    5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 2 October

  1. Namibia and South Africa complete first joint sea patrol

    Namibia and South Africa have completed their first bilateral sea-based fisheries patrol to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The 25-day operation concluded in Walvis Bay and saw officials from both countries work together across their shared Exclusive Economic Zones.

    2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Fifteen civil society groups receive N$1.2m grant funding

    A total of 15 civil society organisations have received N$1.2 million in grants to strengthen community rights and advocacy regarding land, wildlife, and natural resource management, awarded under an initiative by IRDNC in partnership with NDT and funded by the European Union.

    1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. EU assesses FMD outbreak; support fund mobilises N$1.5m response

    The European Union is assessing Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and any protective measures needed for EU animal and public health, with the EU commending Namibian authorities' response. The FMD Support Fund has mobilised more than N$1.5 million in biosecurity products, surveillance kits and camping equipment for Namibia's FMD response.

    1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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