Panic sets in among impoverished Ngamiland farmers

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MAUN: Mayhem continues to reign supreme in Ngamiland where the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has kept a tight stranglehold on cattle farming since 2007.

The plague has cut the farming community into two opposing camps as hostilities between small farmers in the communal areas and big cattle ranchers in Hainaveld become pronounced.

This week, small farmers raised a barrage of concerns regarding government's FMD control efforts and the BMC's cattle buying practices.

Editor's Comment
Solution needed for Hatsalatladi cracks

Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...

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