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EU says beef suspension will remain until FMD Is contained

The European Union (EU) says its temporary suspension of some Namibian meat imports has no fixed end date and will depend on the successful containment and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease. EU ambassador Ana-Beatriz Martins says the bloc is prepared to support Namibia with veterinary expertise as efforts continue to restore beef exports to Europe.

EU beef suspension could cost Namibia N$250 million

Economist Abraham Eita says the European Union beef suspension could cost Namibia roughly N$250 million over three to six months. He warns that the impact could spread across the livestock value chain, affecting farmers, workers, abattoirs and transporters.

Cybersecurity expert urges Namibians to stay alert to online scams

Desert FM spoke to Andrew Brown of AM2 Communications about growing cyberthreats, with Brown warning that people can easily be manipulated into giving away personal information or money. Brown urges Namibians to use multi-factor authentication, unique passwords and to pause and verify before clicking on suspicious messages or links.

MP calls for implementation of sign language motion

Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Lillian Lutuhezi says a 2023 motion calling for the official recognition of Namibian Sign Language and interpreters in parliament has yet to be implemented. Lutuhezi says the lack of interpretation continues to exclude deaf Namibians from parliamentary proceedings and access to essential public services.

Namibian women recount alleged abduction in Johannesburg

Namibian artist Preechi, one of two Namibian women allegedly abducted in Sandton, says they were held at a club before being taken to a house in Centurion, where they were threatened and sexually assaulted. She says they later escaped and are assisting authorities as the matter remains under investigation.

Namfisa warns consumers against financial scams

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority is warning consumers to be cautious when signing financial agreements, investing money or sharing personal information. The warning comes as the authority marks Consumer Protection Month under the theme ‘Know Your Rights, Secure Your Future’.

Fraud experts warn of rising online scams in Namibia

Anti-fraud expert Melanie Meiring is warning Namibians about the growing threat of online scams, including artificial intelligence impersonation, deepfakes and fake investment schemes. She is urging the public to “stop, verify, decide” before responding to suspicious online requests.

FMD outbreak puts pressure on Namibia’s meat businesses

Omaheke-based entrepreneur and farmer Dylan Mukoroli warns that Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak could threaten agricultural businesses, jobs and international export markets. He is calling for continued evidence-based easing of restrictions and flexible payment plans to help farmers manage the financial pressure.

Namibia’s oil negotiations face key hurdles as Venus project awaits final decision

Negotiations between Namibia and TotalEnergies over the Venus offshore oil project remain ongoing, with taxation, licensing and financial projections among the key issues. The Namibian reporter Nishi Felton says transparency, environmental protection and local business participation will be important in determining the benefits Namibia receives from the project.

Venus oil project negotiations remain unresolved

The Namibian’s in-house journalist Nishi Felton says key issues in negotiations between the Namibian government and TotalEnergies include the licence period, taxation, arbitration, stabilisation clauses and proposed changes to decision-making in the petroleum sector. Felton says the public should closely watch the eventual final investment decision and the terms of any agreement to assess how Namibia stands to benefit.

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