Agriculture Ministry plans to construct Namibia-South Africa veterinary fence amid FMD threat, contractors invited to bid
Namibia is fast-tracking the construction of a veterinary fence along its border with South Africa to prevent the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease. The government has invited contractors to bid on the project to protect the country's livestock export industry.
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Biosecurity measures are essential for maintaining international trade standards and protecting the economic stability of the agricultural sector.
THE Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to safeguard Namibia’s livestock sector, with preparations underway for the construction of a veterinary cordon fence along the Namibia–South Africa border.
To this end, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has invited interested contractors to submit bids for the project by Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, said the decision to construct the fence forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing programme to maintain and strengthen national veterinary infrastructure and safeguard the country’s livestock industry, with this particular project being fast-tracked due to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) threat from South Africa.
“This specific project was fast-tracked in its implementation due to the imminent threat of FMD from South Africa, where positive cases have been recorded. The fence will be used for disease prevention measures in line with national animal health priorities,” Muyunda continued.
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