By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Namibian
Namibia’s Cabinet has approved the total hake fishing quota for the 2026-2027 season, but the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has not yet announced it. The season usually opens on 1 November, and ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says the minister is expected to announce the figure soon.
Namibia plans to appoint an interim board by the end of October to restart disrupted elections for the National Youth Council. Minister Sanet Steenkamp says consultations on amending the law will begin in November, with a draft expected by March 2027, according to The Namibian.
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Tunisia’s 2026-2027 olive campaign is expected to be highly mixed, with 350,000 tonnes forecast in Sidi Bouzid compared with around 500,000 tonnes the previous season. The forecasts, collected in eight governorates as of 31 October, remain partial and concern olives before pressing, according to Tunisia Online.
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Namibian Minister Inge Zaamwani assessed foot-and-mouth disease controls in the Zambezi Region after an outbreak was detected on Kalala Island. Officials reported shortages of staff and equipment at checkpoints, while the ministry examined urgent corrective measures, according to Namibia’s agriculture ministry.
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Namibia’s 2026-2027 mid-year budget review is due to examine the implementation of the 8.5 billion Namibian dollars earmarked for development, public revenues and state liquidity. Presented on Thursday by the finance minister, it is also expected to review funds allocated to fighting foot-and-mouth disease, according to Windhoek Observer, citing Deloitte Namibia officials.
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Hifikepunye Pohamba pays tribute to his wifeFormer Namibian president Hifikepunye Pohamba laid a wreath on the grave of his wife, Penehupifo Pohamba, who died recently. The tribute came after the funeral of the former first lady, New Era reports.
Zambia splits energy ministry into two administrationsZambia has split the Ministry of Energy into two administrations responsible for oil and electricity respectively. Energy expert Bornface Zulu believes the reorganisation should strengthen specialisation, accountability and the conduct of public policy, reports the Lusaka Times.The week in Africa
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