Namibia suspends import of animal feed from Angola over disease risks

By: Envaalde Matheus

The agriculture ministry’s veterinary services division has suspended all imports of raw bran and milling by-products from Angola over permit breaches and the risk of spreading animal diseases.

Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa said the ban was imposed on 5 January after some importers failed to follow permit rules and will remain in effect until further notice.

Nghipandulwa said the breaches include a lack of proper certification from Angola’s veterinary authorities, unsealed or tampered consignments during transit, and missing clearance documents at entry points.

He said these failures weaken Namibia’s animal health controls and increase the risk of cross-border diseases.

Nghipandulwa said all existing import permits have been cancelled, and no new ones will be issued as the two countries’ veterinary authorities engage in talks to address the compliance issues and allow trade to resume.

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