FMD Support Fund

FMD Support Fund — fund launched by Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture in April 2026 to protect the livestock industry from foot-and-mouth disease, with over N$11 million pledged toward a N$50 million target.

2026-02-152026-09-30

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September 2026
28 SeptNew Era
FMD Support Fund was established with industry support to mobilise funds to fight FMD
Source
“With industry support, the agriculture ministry has established the FMD Support Fund.”
Govt eases FMD restrictions
July 2026
27 JulThe Namibian
NNFU president Adolf Muremi outlined the structure and governance of FMD Support Fund as independently audited Section 21 company
Source
“NNFU president Adolf Muremi outlined the structure and governance of the FMD Support Fund, confirming it as an independently audited Section 21 company with a board comprising one representative from each farmers' union and four independent experts.”
Farmers’ unions gunfor N$50m war chest against FMD
27 JulThe Namibian
FMD Support Fund has received pledges of more than N$12 million to date
Source
“Already, more than N$12 million has been pledged to date by unions, agribusinesses and financial institutions, but the target is to raise N$50 million.”
Farmers’ unions gunfor N$50m war chest against FMD
27 JulWindhoek Observer
FMD Support Fund has secured more than N$12 million in pledges
Source
“The fundraising campaign forms part of the newly established FMD Support Fund, which has already secured more than N$12 million in pledges from farmers' unions, agribusinesses, financial institutions and industry partners.”
Farmers launch N$50m war chest to shield livestock industry from FMD
4 JulInformanté
FMD Support Fund financed spray systems at three border posts
Source
“The LLPBN expressed appreciation to the FMD Support Fund for financing the spray systems at three border posts, as well as the Road Authority for granting the necessary approvals.”
Ariamsvlei border receives new vehicle disinfection system to strengthen FMD controls
March 2026
13 MarInformanté
FMD Support Fund is collaborating in a regional awareness campaign on Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Source
“The campaign is being implemented in collaboration with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN), the FMD Support Fund, and various Namibian farmers' unions and associations, in response to the ongoing FMD threat within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.”
Namibia launches regional awareness campaign on Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Agriculture & Land

FMD outbreak puts pressure on farmers' finances

The News

Following confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Namibia's previously disease-free ||Kharas region and nationwide livestock movement restrictions, farmers face severe financial pressure. Banks say they are monitoring effects on farmers' loan portfolios and may consider repayment rescheduling and debt restructuring, though relief will not be automatic and applications will be assessed individually.

28 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

FMD outbreak puts pressure on farmers' finances
Following confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Namibia's previously disease-free ||Kharas region and nationwide livestock movement restrictions, farmers face severe financial pressure. Banks say they are monitoring effects on farmers' loan portfolios and may consider repayment rescheduling and debt restructuring, though relief will not be automatic and applications will be assessed individually.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Govt partially lifts FMD restrictions north of Veterinary Cordon Fence
The Ministry of Agriculture announced a partial lifting of Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, with movement restrictions on cloven-hoofed animals and their products lifted with immediate effect for the north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, though movement of such animals and products to the north of the fence remains restricted. The //Kharas region stays locked down, and farmers must monitor livestock for FMD symptoms while adhering to strict biosecurity and testing requirements for animal movement and slaughter.
28 September 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 26 September

FMD cases confined to Karasburg, four cattle tested negative
The Ministry of Agriculture reports that all confirmed Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases remain confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District, with 17 of 199 samples testing positive during surveillance between 22–25 September. Traceability investigations identified four cattle that moved from the infected farm to Otjozondjupa Region, but all samples from those cattle tested negative.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 27 July

Farmers' unions launch N$50m FMD prevention fund
Four Namibian farmers' organisations are raising at least N$50 million to help the government prevent foot-and-mouth disease, with N$12 million already pledged by unions, agribusinesses and financial institutions. The initiative responds to FMD threats in the SADC region and reflects the view that disease prevention is a shared national responsibility.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Farmers unite to raise N$50m FMD protection fund
Namibia's four farmers' unions have launched a campaign to raise N$50 million to protect the livestock industry from Foot-and-Mouth Disease, with more than N$12 million already pledged from farmers' unions, agribusinesses, financial institutions and industry partners. The initiative warns that a single FMD outbreak could cripple export markets, threaten rural livelihoods and damage the national economy.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 4 July

Ariamsvlei border installs vehicle disinfection system for FMD control
Namibia has installed a semi-automated vehicle disinfection spray system at Ariamsvlei border post to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The two-stage system, the first of three planned installations at border posts, uses water followed by disinfectant to inactivate the FMD virus.
4 July 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 March

Namibia launches regional awareness campaign on Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The Directorate of Veterinary Services will conduct a regional awareness campaign on Foot-and-Mouth Disease from 16 to 20 March 2026 across seven regions, in collaboration with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board and farmers' unions, to strengthen preparedness and response to the ongoing FMD threat in the SADC region.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 March

Government and private sector mobilize N$13m to prevent livestock disease
Namibia has launched an FMD Support Fund and Task Force to protect its N$15 billion livestock industry from Foot-and-Mouth Disease, with 11 partners pledging nearly N$13 million. The effort aims to strengthen surveillance, border biosecurity, and response capacity amid heightened risk from FMD outbreaks in neighbouring countries.
3 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 March

Private, public sectors pledge N$11m to FMD prevention fund
Private and public sector partners have pledged over N$11.2 million towards a newly launched Foot and Mouth Disease Support Fund targeting N$50 million to strengthen Namibia's prevention capacity, veterinary surveillance, and outbreak response. The move comes as Namibia faces increasing FMD risk from neighbouring South Africa and Botswana, with a national FMD Task Force established to coordinate prevention and containment strategies.
2 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

Agriculture Ministry launches FMD support fund and task force
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has established the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Support Fund and FMD Task Force to protect the livestock sector against potential outbreaks, with private sector pledges including N$2 million each from Bank Windhoek and FirstRand, and N$3 million annually from the Namibia Agricultural Union. The initiatives will support vaccination campaigns, border biosecurity, veterinary infrastructure, and farmer awareness programmes to safeguard Namibia's N$15 billion livestock industry.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 15 February

Namibia strengthens FMD prevention as outbreaks emerge regionally
Following Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks in neighbouring countries, Namibia's agricultural sector has restructured its FMD response framework to enhance coordination between government and private stakeholders, with focus on surveillance and disinfection measures in high-risk border areas to maintain the country's FMD-free status.
15 February 2026 · Informanté →