Kunene region farmers want red line done away with

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 […]

May 15, 2024 25

Oshiwambo

Aanafaalama yomo Kunene oya hala omusinda omutiligane gu kuthwepo

Aanafalama moshitopolwa Kunene otaya pula etopolo lya Kunene North,tati omudhingoloko ogwa kala gwaahena omukithi gwekondo nelaka uule womimvo 50 dhaka pita. O Nampa oya lopota kutya aanafalama oyena ethaneko okutopola iikandjo yomusinda omutiligane-red line- oku kwathela oku kondolola omukithi gwekondo nelaka nomikithi dhilwe. Ta yamukula keindilo,Natangwe Iithete,omukuluntu go Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Administration okwati epangelo olya thaneka oku kuthapo omusinda ahuge omutiligane.

May 15, 2024 26

Namibia

MP Advocates Removal of Veterinary Cordon Fence to Boost Livestock Market Access

Parliamentarian, Natangwe Ithete is pushing for the removal of the veterinary cordon fence , commonly known as the red line, to ensure fair access to a viable livestock market for farmers north of the barrier. The red line, established in 1896, acts as a pest-exclusion barrier, aiming to prevent the spread of diseases like foot and mouth. Ithete emphasized that his stance reflects the collective view of all members of […]

May 14, 2024 11

Namibia

Job Amupanda Seeks Adjustments to Lawsuit Against Red Line

Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, aims to revise his lawsuit filed nearly three years ago to challenge Namibia's veterinary cordon fence. Despite opposition, Amupanda faces objections from five defendants as he seeks adjustments to his claim in the High Court. Amupanda expands on the latest.

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