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

Buddhist devotees light traditional earthenware oil lamps at Botahtaung Pagoda during the Full Moon Day of the Thadingyut Festival in Yangon on October 26, 2026. Thousands of Buddhist devotees flocked to pagodas across the city to pray, make merits, and participate in the annual festival of lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

Buddhist devotees light traditional earthenware oil lamps at Botahtaung Pagoda during the Full Moon Day of the Thadingyut Festival in Yangon on October 26, 2026. Thousands of Buddhist devotees flocked to pagodas across the city to pray, make merits, and participate in the annual festival of lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

A Buddhist monk prays while holding a lit candle as devotees gather at Botahtaung Pagoda during the Full Moon Day of the Thadingyut Festival in Yangon on October 26, 2026. Thousands of Buddhist devotees flocked to pagodas across the city to pray, make merits, and participate in the annual festival of lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

Buddhist devotees visit Botahtaung Pagoda during the Full Moon Day of the Thadingyut Festival in Yangon on October 26, 2026. Thousands of Buddhist devotees flocked to pagodas across the city to pray, make merits, and participate in the annual festival of lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

Buddhist devotees visit Botahtaung Pagoda during the Full Moon Day of the Thadingyut Festival in Yangon on October 26, 2026. Thousands of Buddhist devotees flocked to pagodas across the city to pray, make merits, and participate in the annual festival of lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

Rows of traditional oil lamps burn at Botahtaung Pagoda on the Full Moon Day of the Thadingyut Festival in Yangon on October 26, 2026. Thousands of Buddhist devotees flocked to pagodas across the city to pray, make merits, and participate in the annual festival of lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

This photograph shows the Egyptian Parliament building in the New Administrative Capital on October 26, 2026. Egypt's parliament authorised on October 26 sending military support to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, following a request from the president. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

This photograph shows the Egyptian Parliament building in the New Administrative Capital on October 26, 2026. Egypt's parliament authorised on October 26 sending military support to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, following a request from the president. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)