The European Union, Namibia’s largest beef market, has suspended imports following a recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Namibia announced its first case of the disease last month within its primary commercial cattle breeding zone. This disease previously devastated Europe 25 years ago, prompting strict preventative measures. The import suspension represents a significant blow to Namibia’s beef industry, heavily reliant on exports to the EU. The outbreak raises concerns about the spread of the highly contagious disease and its potential impact on regional livestock. Further details regarding the extent of the outbreak and potential resumption of trade remain to be seen. The news was initially reported by *O País - A verdade como notícia*.