FMD throws North East into life-or-death fight

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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.

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