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

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres looks on during a news conference with the Egyptian foreign minister following their meeting in the New Administrative Capital on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L) shares a laugh with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a news conference following their meeting in the New Administrative Capital on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto (C) attends a meeting of the E5, a five-country European defence and security cooperation group, at the French Defence Ministry in Paris, on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

France's Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin (2ndR) speaks during a meeting of the E5, a five-country European defence and security cooperation group, at the French Defence Ministry in Paris, on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (C) attends a meeting of the E5, a five-country European defence and security cooperation group, at the French Defence Ministry in Paris, on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (2ndL), France's Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin (5thL), Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto (3rdR) and Poland's Defence State Secretary Pawel Zalewski (6thR) attend a meeting of the E5, a five-country European defence and security cooperation group, at the French Defence Ministry in Paris, on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

(From L) Poland's Defence State Secretary Pawel Zalewski, Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, France's Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and Britain's Defence Secretary Wes Streeting chat as they pose for the family picture ahead of a meeting of the E5, a five-country European defence and security cooperation group, at the French Defence Ministry in Paris, on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

(From L) Poland's Defence State Secretary Pawel Zalewski, Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, France's Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and Britain's Defence Secretary Wes Streeting pose for the family picture ahead of a meeting of the E5, a five-country European defence and security cooperation group, at the French Defence Ministry in Paris, on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)