Namibia Bans South African Meat Imports

A ban has been placed on all livestock and meat from South Africa by Namibia following an outbreak of Rift Valley fever.

The government has also denied veterinary permits for imports of meat, meat products and animals originating from any part of South Africa.

The government has cancelled all import permits which were issued before the ban.

Products originating from outside South Africa can be imported, subject to the non-manipulation permit of the South African veterinary officials, the government said.