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Drought and locust outbreaks negatively impacting smallholder farmers
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April 16, 2024April 16, 2024Uncategorized

Drought and locust outbreaks negatively impacting smallholder farmers

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Recurrent drought and locust outbreaks continue to impact smallholder farmers with agriculture-based livelihoods, making them vulnerable to food insecurity and undernutrition. While nearly 70% of the Namibian population depends on agriculture, the 021 Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report indicated that 26% of Namibia’s population faces acute food insecurity. 30% of the population faced acute...

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January 31, 2024January 31, 2024Uncategorized

SADC Virtual Summit to address Cholera outbreaks across Member States

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced a virtual Extraordinary Summit on 2 February, to tackle the cholera situation affecting the region. The summit, chaired by His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, will address reports on cholera outbreaks, evaluate the preparedness of SADC Member States, and discuss responses to recent incidents....

Veterinary Services introduces stricter measures for pork imports due to disease outbreaks
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October 21, 2023October 21, 2023Uncategorized

Veterinary Services introduces stricter measures for pork imports due to disease outbreaks

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Staff Reporter THE Directorate of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has introduced strict import measures for fresh frozen pork into Namibia, in response to the highly contagious and deadly Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). Dr. Albertina Shilongo, Chief Veterinary Officer, stated that fresh frozen pork will only be...