By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Namibian
Namibia has tasked South African company AfriCompliance with accrediting 15 stations intended to disinfect livestock lorries. The measure aims to limit the introduction of foot-and-mouth disease by vehicles returning from South Africa and concerns regional health security, according to The Namibian.
Uganda is imposing a mandatory 21-day quarantine on travellers returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced. The measure aims to limit Ebola’s regional spread, as fatal cases have been reported in Kenya and one case is being monitored in Nigeria, reports Daily Monitor.
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A 25-year-old man, Modestus Didalelwa, entered Eros Airport in Windhoek without authorisation and was arrested by police, who are investigating the security breach. He appeared in court on 13 October and was then entrusted to his parents; his next hearing is scheduled for 7 April 2027, according to the Namibian police spokesperson quoted by The Namibian.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: The Namibian ·
A mother and her child died in Lagos after two trucks carrying 20-foot containers overturned. The victims, trapped beneath the vehicles at Mile 2, were recovered during a rescue and towing operation, according to Adebayo Taofiq, spokesman for the road authority LASTMA.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Eram Holdings, a Saudi company founded by Indian businessman Siddeek Ahmed, has opened an office in Namibia to train workers for offshore oil and gas jobs. The company plans to launch a first phase in January 2027 and wants to partner with logistics companies, authorities and training organisations, according to The Namibian.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: The Namibian ·
Oonani Investments to open fish market in KatuturaOonani Investments Group plans to open a fish market in Katutura, the Namibian capital, offering packing, distribution, wholesale and retail services. Managing director Jamie-Lee Nels describes the pilot outlet as a gradual entry into the fish trade, according to The Namibian.
Zimbabwe allows medical advertising under strict rulesZimbabwe is allowing health professionals and institutions to promote their services under strict rules banning misleading claims, guaranteed cures and promotional discounts. The provisions are set out in Statutory Instrument 170 of 2026, published in the Government Gazette last week, according to Daily News.The week in Africa
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