WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

OPUWO, 25 October 2026 - Veld fires in Etosha National Park have been contained, with firefighting teams remaining on standby. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Opposition leader McHenry Venaani addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba sits with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Former Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2024 – Ndapanda Pohamba flanked by four other siblings during the memorial service of their late mother, Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa addresses mourners during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Democratic senatorial candidate James Talarico, speaks during a joint campaign event in Weslaco, Texas on October 25, 2026. Texas Democratic candidates for the midterm elections participate in joint campaign event ahead of the November 3 midterm elections (Photo by Gabriel V. Cardenas / AFP)

People cheer as Democratic senatorial candidate James Talarico, speaks during a joint campaign event in Weslaco, Texas on October 25, 2026. Texas Democratic candidates for the midterm elections participate in joint campaign event ahead of the November 3 midterm elections (Photo by Gabriel V. Cardenas / AFP)

Taxi drivers take part in a protest against the increase of fuel prices in Rome on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)

Taxi drivers take part in a protest against the increase of fuel prices in Rome on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)

A lion cub looks to a baby in his enclosure at the zoo of Dortmund, western Germany, on October 26, 2026. Five-year-old lionesses Zuri and Saba gave birth to five and seven cubs on July 28 and 31 at Dortmund Zoo and are raising all twelve youngsters together, the father is six-year-old Boeti. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

Lion cubs stand next to a lioness in their enclosure at the zoo of Dortmund, western Germany, on October 26, 2026. Five-year-old lionesses Zuri and Saba gave birth to five and seven cubs on July 28 and 31 at Dortmund Zoo and are raising all twelve youngsters together, the father is six-year-old Boeti. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

Lion cubs suckle milk from a lioness in their enclosure at the zoo of Dortmund, western Germany, on October 26, 2026. Five-year-old lionesses Zuri and Saba gave birth to five and seven cubs on July 28 and 31 at Dortmund Zoo and are raising all twelve youngsters together, the father is six-year-old Boeti. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

A lion cub walks past water in their enclosure at the zoo of Dortmund, western Germany, on October 26, 2026. Five-year-old lionesses Zuri and Saba gave birth to five and seven cubs on July 28 and 31 at Dortmund Zoo and are raising all twelve youngsters together, the father is six-year-old Boeti. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)