By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ang
Illustrative image · Quang Nguyen Vinh · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Namibia threatens export earnings, beef and sheep businesses, and thousands of jobs. Restrictions on access to international markets are adding to the pressure on an economy already slowing, reports Angola Press Agency.
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Confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in Namibia has led to cases, restrictions and measures for livestock farmers.
27 OctNamibian firms seek three-year tax amnesty extension
26 OctNamibia reviews controls after foot-and-mouth outbreak
26 OctFoot-and-mouth disease threatens N$2.4bn in Namibian livestock lossesLesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane has called on foreign investors to support economic diversification, exports and job creation. He also wants to strengthen local businesses, develop skills and improve access to international markets, at the World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar.
🇱🇸 Lesotho · Source: Thereporter ·
Two Namibian business organisations are asking the finance ministry to extend the tax amnesty programme until 2028 or 2029; it expires on 31 October 2026. They cite economic difficulties and the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, while the scheme has already written off 9.8 billion Namibian dollars in penalties, according to their letters.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: Observer24 ·
The Namibian government has allocated 179 million Namibian dollars to contain and manage the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that appeared on 23 September 2026. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said the funds came from a 2% reduction in government agencies’ spending ceilings, reports Observer24.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: Observer24 ·
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 Observer24, citing Deloitte Namibia officials.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: Observer24 ·
Illustrative imageNamibian deficit could reach 5.9% of GDPNamibian firm Simonis Storm forecasts a public deficit of 5.6% to 5.9% of GDP for the current financial year, against the government’s forecast of 5.5%. It also expects the 2028-2029 deficit to reach 4.4% of GDP, while Namibian growth in 2026 has been lowered to 2.3%, according to its budget analysis published after its 22 October mid-year review.
Illustrative imageFive-day water outage disrupts hygiene at Johannesburg homeA five-day water outage deprived disabled residents at the St Giles home in Johannesburg of suitable hygiene and care conditions. Emergency supplies ran out in one morning and staff had to collect water from Jeppe fire station, reports Daily Maverick.The week in Africa
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