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The loss of customers at meat stalls is also affecting vegetable vendors, firewood suppliers and traditional bread sellers in informal markets, Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula has warned. Using Katutura's Oshetu Market at the Single Quarters as an example, Hangula described how a decline in meat sales affects traders whose products are commonly bought alongside kapana. Even sellers whose goods are not affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) are losing income. He referred to NBC News reports about pap, salsa and vetkoek sellers experiencing reduced demand, as well as a traditional bread seller in Wanaheda whose customers usually buy bread to eat with meat. Hangula wants these indirect losses included in the government's assessment of the FMD outbreak. He proposed that municipalities and trader associations help identify affected businesses and determine who qualifies for temporary assistance. The support could include relief from market stall fees, while banks and state development lenders could consider restructuring repayments for traders and borrowers affected by the disruption. Although he welcomed the proposed N$179 million for FMD containment, Hangula questioned whether the response adequately accounts for people whose income has been interrupted by the restrictions. He also wants authorities to clarify which products may still be traded, where traders can obtain supplies and what permits are required. He argued that blanket restrictions should not prevent safe and authorised trade. Hangula said the government must protect livelihoods alongside efforts to contain the disease. Report: Serafia Nadunya #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is back in the country following her participation in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit held in Moscow which she described as fruitful. Speaking upon her arrival at Andimba Toivo ya Toivo airport in Ondangwa, Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia engaged Russia on key areas of economic cooperation. The President says the discussions are meant to strengthen economic diplomacy and ensure Namibia benefits from value addition of natural resources inorder to lead to economic emancipation for Namibia and Africa at large. The summit, held under the theme "For peace, security and development, brought together 22 heads of state and representatives from 48 African countries to deepen cooperation between Russia and Africa. Ndapanda Shuuya #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp