Foot And Mouth Disease

South Africa ahovela noshikonga sho tunila yeengobe oku kelela omukifi wekondo nelaka

Epangelo la South Africa ola shiivifa la hovela noshikonga shinene shokutunila eengobe shili eenghendabala do ku kelela etandavelo letukuko lomukifi wekondo nelaka moshilongo osho. Etukuko lomukifi wekondo nelaka moimuna oo wadidilikilwe pexulilo lomudo wadileko, ota kulopotwa taweendelele oku tandavela no ta kutiwa eengobe didulife po 297,000 oda kumwa konghalo yomufiki no kufininika didulife po 120,000 dihalakanifwepo. Eelopota odati etukuko lomukifi ola etififa oupyakadi womumbwe yombelela oshoyo ekanifo loilonga, omanga oshilongo […]

9 March, 2026

South Africa

South Africa’s FF Plus calls for stronger controls to contain FMD

(Photo credit: Bayer) The Freedom Front Plus has urged authorities to strengthen measures to protect areas that remain free of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that outbreaks are disrupting livestock markets. FF Plus member Wynand Boshoff says the movement of infected animals must be strictly prohibited and that proper documentation proving disease-free status is essential. He identified provincial borders and auction pens as key control points in preventing further spread. Boshoff added […]

27 January, 2026

South Africa

South Africa’s foot and mouth disease cases climb to 223

(Photo by: Reuters) Foot-and-mouth disease infections have risen sharply in South Africa’s Free State province, with authorities confirming 29 new cases that push the total to 223. The spike has intensified pressure on agricultural officials as they work to contain the outbreak in one of the country’s key livestock regions. The provincial Department of Agriculture says multiple outbreak zones have been identified, triggering strict quarantines and movement controls on affected […]

20 January, 2026

Business / Economics

South Africa’s beef industry under pressure due to FMD outbreak

Photo: The Herald South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has confirmed a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Moqhaka Local Municipality, near Kroonstad in the Free State. The farm was placed under quarantine on 8 July after livestock exhibited clinical symptoms and positive test results were confirmed. As of July 2025, a staggering 270 outbreaks across five provinces have been recorded, with 249 still unresolved. KwaZulu-Natal […]

15 July, 2025

Business / Economics

INTERVIEW: Business Expert Josef Sheehama on Beef Exports: Seizing Namibia’s Growth Opportunity

Introduction: Namibia’s Unique Position in the Global Beef Market Namibia has long been a key player in the global beef export market, particularly to China, which has emerged as one of the largest importers of beef worldwide. Business expert and economist, Josef Sheehama, sees this as a significant opportunity for Namibia to further grow its beef exports and strengthen its position in the international market. The China Advantage: A Golden […]

6 May, 2025

South Africa

SA Government Says KwaZulu-Natal Outbreak Not Linked to School Virus

S.A's Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has reassured the public that the foot and mouth disease spreading in KwaZulu-Natal does not affect humans and is unrelated to the virus impacting schools. Speaking to the media, Steenhuisen confirmed that red meat remains safe to eat but stresses the urgency of controlling the outbreak, as it threatens South Africa’s export potential, particularly in Asian markets:

22 February, 2025

South Africa

Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak: Farms Quarantined in South Africa’s Eastern Cape

The Department of Agriculture in South Africa has imposed quarantine measures on farms near Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Three farms have tested positive for the SAT3 virus, similar to previous outbreaks in other provinces in 2021 and 2022. Spokesperson Reggie Ngcobo has confirmed the quarantine and ongoing epidemio-logical investigations to identify at-risk properties. Ngcobo emphasizes the importance of biosecurity measures for farmers, […]

21 May, 2024

Namibia

Kunene region farmers want red line done away with

Farmers in the Kunene Region are demanding the zoning of Kunene North, claiming the area has been Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free for 50 years. According to the Namibia Press Agency, they suggest dividing the red line districts to help eradicate FMD and other diseases. Responding to the call, Natangwe Ithete, head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Administration, said that the government plans to eliminate the red […]

15 May, 2024