Namibia: Namibia Beefs With FMD

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How it spread - 18 original reports, 1 reprint

1. Fri, 25 September 2026

   3 reports
   • AllAfrica13:11first to report
     Namibia: Namibia Beefs With FMD

     [New Era] As the only African country concurrently holding beef export access to the lucrative EU, United States, China and Norwegian markets, Namibia might face a tough time, one threatening livelihood and the economic jugular.

   • AllAfrica23:19
     Namibia: Sector-Wide Collaboration Key to Eradicating FMD Crisis

     [New Era] The contagious Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) remains one of the most daunting threats to Namibia's livestock industry, with far-reaching implications for economic stability, trade, and rural livelihoods.

   • AllAfrica23:26
     Namibia: Omaruru Mayor Rallies Farmers Behind Fmd Measures

     [Namibian] Omaruru mayor Eberth Gariseb says the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has created uncertainty among farmers and farm workers whose livelihoods depend on livestock farming.

2. Tue, 29 September 2026

   1 report
   • AllAfrica09:35
     Namibia: FMD Restrictions Partially Lifted

     [Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has partially lifted restrictions imposed following a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the ||Kharas region after livestock traced from the infected farm tested negative for the disease.

3. Wed, 30 September 2026

   2 reports
   • allafrica.com16:06
     Namibia: FMD Tips for Farmers

     To prevent and manage Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on your farm, practice strict biosecurity, monitor your livestock daily, and immediately isolate any suspected cases. [1, 2, 3]

   • allafrica.com16:06
     Namibia: Meatco Welcomes FMD Response, Easing of Restrictions

     Namibia's leading meat processing and marketing entity Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has welcomed the latest developments announced by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) through Veterinary Public Notification No. 16 of 2026, which provides for the partial lifting of restrictions imposed following the detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Karasburg Veterinary District.

4. Tue, 6 October 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)06:09
     EU suspends some meat imports from Namibia over foot and mouth disease outbreak

     ‘The measures are aimed at protecting animal health while Namibia works to contain the outbreak,’ says EU ambassador

5. Wed, 7 October 2026

   3 reports
   • namibiansun.com00:05
     FMD pressure spreads across livestock value chain

     The wider economic impact has been recognised by Government, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledging that the outbreak has created uncertainty across the livestock...

     1 reprint

     • republikein.com.na7 Oct, 00:05their copy
   • AllAfrica03:52
     Namibia: EU Suspends Beef Exports From Namibia Due to Foot and Mouth Disease

     [RFI] The largest market for Namibian beef, the European Union, announced it has suspended imports after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which wreaked havoc in Europe 25 years ago.

   • AllAfrica04:01
     Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Addresses Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak

     [Namibian] High-level address by H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

6. Wed, 14 October 2026

   2 reports
   • Al Jazeera English01:07
     Namibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat imports

     Foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.

   • english.pravda.ru19:50
     Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in kudu at South Africa's Addo Elephant National Park

     Foot-and-mouth disease is confirmed in kudu within Addo Elephant National Park, with the source of the infection and direction of transmission remaining under investigation

7. Thu, 15 October 2026

   2 reports
   • AllAfrica05:20
     Namibia: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Restrictions Drive Up Meat Prices Across Namibia

     [Namibian] Meat prices are rising at some butcheries, while restaurants are increasing prices for meat dishes as the main ingredient due to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) restrictions.

   • AllAfrica15:25
     Namibia: Free Sterilisation Helps 30 000 Animals Countrywide

     [Namibian] An animal welfare organisation has helped more than 30 000 dogs and cats since 2013, providing free sterilisation and rabies vaccinations to pet owners who cannot afford veterinary services.

8. Fri, 16 October 2026

   2 reports
   • namibiansun.com00:05
     Southern ‘red line’ threatens access to farmland

     Farmers along the Orange River face uncertainty over access to portions of their land as Namibia pushes ahead with a N$122 million foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cordon...

   • namibiansun.com00:05
     Nearly 8 000 Zambezi cattle vaccinated for FMD

     At least 7 922 Zambezi cattle have been vaccinated for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at 11 crush pens under a strategic vaccination programme running from 12 to 21 October.The...

9. Tue, 27 October 2026

   1 report
   • AllAfrica12:17
     Namibia: Health Ministry Halts Recruitment of New Staff

     [Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has halted the recruitment of new staff.

10. Wed, 28 October 2026

    1 report
    • republikein.com.na00:05
      FMD’s impact on tertiary education

      PERCY TJAHERE WRITES: Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is generally discussed as an agricultural and veterinary challenge. I believe Namibia must also begin discussing it as a...