Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )

The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) has expressed their shock at the allegations of alleged Meatco sabotage while northern farmers bemoaned the reputational damage their products may have suffered.

The government is analysing a forensic report by a local firm into the state of affairs and viability of the Meat Corporation of Namibia, with a view to secure the long-term sustainability of the beef sector. 

The Namibian Defence Force is expected to recruit a batch of trainees for the second year in a row later this year as it moves to beef up its personnel, New Era has established. 

There is general consensus across opposition parties that the increment of the elderly pension grants by N$100 is insignificant in the face of hardships confronting them, some branding it “an insult”.

Disgruntled previously advantaged commercial farmers have approached authorities in Ghana to stop buying Namibian beef from the northern communal areas, as it is allegedly contaminated with foot and mouth disease.

Erstwhile economic advisor to President Hage Geingob, John Steytler has entered the Meat Corporation of Namibia fray, saying the entity should have never been transformed into a full-blown parastal.

The public health sector is under distress, confronted by a myriad of issues that range from dilapidated facilities and a shortage of medication and personnel, which all compromise quality service delivery.

The Popular Democratic Movement is at a crossroads, with its leader, McHenry Venaani facing his sternest test yet.