FMD throws North East into life-or-death fight

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 190 Views |

Life goes on: Jakalas 1 residents atMachipisa Butchery and Domboshaba Restaurant Bar PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the North East District is threatening the livelihoods of butchery owners and employees, with several butcheries shutting down due to restrictions on cattle movement amidst plunging meat sales. The situation has left both employers and employees uncertain about their future. Mmegi Correspondents, LESEDI MKHUTSHWA and LARONA MAKHAIZA write

JAKALAS NO. 1: The economy here is already feeling the effects of the government's implementation of FMD control measures, such as monitoring and quarantine procedures, to contain the disease.

In addition, butchery business owners and employees are concerned about how these will affect their incomes, as the government has not yet disclosed whether or not there will be any subsidies.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

The Draft Media Bill of 2025 could be just what the doctor ordered for the media fraternity. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Examining the role of Botswana’s proposed media Ombudsman

Kabo Ramasia | 1d ago

Bosa Bosele offers free counselling to the public

staff writer | 1d ago

UDC crisis rocks Gaborone Council

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Former subordinate takes stand against Moagi

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Court halts LSB bar exams

Spira Tlhankane | 1d ago

Botho University gives gov’t value for money –Maele

Kabelo Boranabi | 1d ago

Elevate Africa launches Threads of Africa Fashion Film prize 2026

staff writer | 1d ago

Men’s netball team excluded as women report for camp

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

The Monitor Editor | 16 June 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.