… Furthermore, the directorate of veterinary services conducted a practical demonstration of measures implemented to prevent and manage the threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). …
… Downside risks to the outlook remain slower global growth, the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in neighbouring countries, and potential El Niño conditions,” Uanguta said. …
… s were initially imposed in the Oshikunde and Okongo constituencies in the Ohangwena Region, as well as the Mpungu Constituency in the Kavango West Region, following the sighting of a single buffalo in May, which raised concerns about the possible spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease …
… At a regional level, the Deputy Governor further noted that the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in neighbouring countries presents a downside risk to agricultural output and export performance, reinforcing the need for continued vigilance in safeguarding key sectors of the eco …
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and in-transit movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products from several zones in Botswana following confirmed outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). …
… Additionally, as the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak threatens Namibia’s disease-free zone, there is even more reason for farmers to be proactive in their decision-making. …
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is bolstering its preparedness against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) following outbreaks in neighbouring countries, with new measures aimed at preventing the highly contagious livestock disease from entering the country. …
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA remains free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), but authorities are on high alert as outbreaks continue in neighbouring countries, including South Africa and Botswana. …
… d to say, ‘I think maybe it’s time for someone to take us to the next level.’ I don’t know that any other political leader would have made that choice.” Macpherson said he respected the decision, especially as Steenhuisen’s focus would be on the devastating foot-and-mouth disease …
Governor Eugenia Moche launched a regional tour beginning in Ariamsvlei on 10 August 2026 to strengthen government and community engagement, monitor development projects, and ensure accountability in service delivery. The delegation met with residents to address concerns including sewer networks, waste management, land allocation, and border issues, while also inspecting infrastructure and observing veterinary control measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
Governor Eugenia Moche launched a regional tour beginning in Ariamsvlei on 10 August 2026 to strengthen government and community engagement, monitor development projects, and ensure accountability in service delivery. The delegation met with residents to address concerns including sewer networks, waste management, land allocation, and border issues, while also inspecting infrastructure and observing veterinary control measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
The Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75% and the prime lending rate at 10.25%, citing a need to support international reserves and maintain the Namibia Dollar–South African Rand peg while balancing subdued economic activity and relatively benign inflation.
Movement restrictions on cloven-hoofed animals and animal products in Oshikunde, Okongo, and Mpungu constituencies have been lifted following a buffalo sighting in May that tested negative for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
The Bank of Namibia's Deputy Governor told the Cirrus Investor Conference that Namibia's economy is expected to strengthen over the medium term, supported by construction and public investment, but structural constraints and regional risks like Foot-and-Mouth Disease require economic diversification and transformation. The central bank is advancing strategic reforms including an Instant Payments Solution to improve financial inclusion and modernize the financial system.
Namibia has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and in-transit movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products from ten zones in Botswana following confirmed Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks reported by Botswana's Veterinary Authority. The measure aims to prevent introduction of the FMD virus into Namibia, though imports from other zones remain permitted with veterinary approval.
Namibia's Meteorological Services reported the driest January since 1981, with uneven rainfall posing risks to livestock and crop production. The article urges farmers to take early action—such as selling vulnerable animals and securing irrigation—and calls on policymakers to support export abattoirs, subsidize irrigation systems, and strengthen border security against foot-and-mouth 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.
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.
Namibia remains free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease but remains on high alert as cases spread in neighbouring South Africa and Botswana. Veterinary authorities have implemented stringent border and import controls, and are urging farmers to observe strict biosecurity measures to protect the country's disease-free status.
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced he will not seek re-election for a third term, stating his focus must shift to combating foot-and-mouth disease as agriculture minister. Minister Dean Macpherson praised Steenhuisen's decision as showing "remarkable political intuition and maturity," while potential successors including Macpherson and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis position themselves ahead of the party's April elective congress, with nominations opening on 27 February.