Albertus !Aochamub

Also known as: Ambassador Albertus !Aochamub

2026-01-252026-09-26

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January 2026
25 JanThe Namibian
!Aochamub says Cabinet-approved N$100 million for Equalisation Fund not yet allocated
Source
“He says Cabinet last year approved the allocation of N$100 million to the fund, with Meatco mandated to administer it.”
OPM owes producers N$28.1m – Meatco

Agriculture & Land

FMD outbreak confirmed in south; NAU seeks emergency declaration

The News

Foot-and-Mouth Disease has been confirmed in Namibia's FMD-free zone after 10 of 11 cattle samples from Karasburg tested positive, prompting the government to suspend all cloven-hoofed animal movement and trade. The Namibia Agricultural Union is preparing to call for a state of emergency, while activist Job Amupanda warns against meat movement from the FMD-affected south to the north and questions whether the outbreak should reinforce the veterinary cordon fence.

24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 24 September

FMD outbreak confirmed in south; NAU seeks emergency declaration
Foot-and-Mouth Disease has been confirmed in Namibia's FMD-free zone after 10 of 11 cattle samples from Karasburg tested positive, prompting the government to suspend all cloven-hoofed animal movement and trade. The Namibia Agricultural Union is preparing to call for a state of emergency, while activist Job Amupanda warns against meat movement from the FMD-affected south to the north and questions whether the outbreak should reinforce the veterinary cordon fence.
24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 14 April

Meatco processes Wagyu beef, seeks Arab bank financing
Meatco has begun slaughtering and processing Wagyu cattle at its facilities, strengthening Namibia's position in premium global beef markets. The company is also in talks with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to finance turnaround projects including revival of small stock and cannery operations.
14 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 10 April

Namibia must balance live cattle exports with value-added processing
An opinion piece argues that while live cattle exports to Mauritius offer farmers immediate income, exporting slaughter-ready animals at scale risks undermining Namibia's premium beef brand and underutilising domestic abattoirs. The author calls for a calibrated policy framework, possibly including a levy on live exports, to ensure that value is retained in the domestic supply chain while permitting measured market diversification.
10 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 31 March

Meatco and livestock producers discuss sector trust and collaboration
Meatco's interim CEO met with the Livestock Producers Organisation to discuss strengthening transparency, communication, and partnership across Namibia's red meat value chain. The engagement emphasised rebuilding trust between processors and cattle producers to improve sector performance and maintain global competitiveness.
31 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

Meatco AGM to showcase financial recovery and governance reforms
Meatco's annual general meeting on Friday will present audited financial results for the year ended 31 January 2025, showing revenue of almost N$1.9 billion (up from N$1.203 billion) and an operating profit of approximately N$106 million, reversing five consecutive years of losses. The company's recovery is underpinned by a Board-approved turnaround plan focused on financial stability, governance, market development, operational efficiency, and producer prices.
17 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

Government asserts readiness for foot-and-mouth disease threat
The Ministry of Agriculture says Namibia's animal health systems are prepared to respond to foot-and-mouth disease risks from neighbouring countries experiencing outbreaks, and has implemented preventive measures including veterinary controls at ports of entry and a ban on meat and dairy imports from South Africa since September.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 29 January

Government clears N$30m in outstanding Meatco producer payments
The government has settled close to N$30 million owed to farmers who supplied livestock and meat products during the 2024/25 Drought Relief Programme, with Meatco's interim CEO describing the move as a confidence-building measure for the red meat value chain and part of efforts to restore trust with producers and stakeholders.
29 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

Namibia strengthens defences as foot-and-mouth disease threatens exports
Namibia's N$8-billion annual red meat industry faces serious risk from foot-and-mouth disease spreading from South Africa, prompting authorities to implement biosecurity measures including vehicle disinfection at borders and a ban on South African meat, dairy, and live animals. Industry leaders warn that an outbreak would devastate exports to key markets including the EU, China, and the United States, causing farmer bankruptcies and widespread job losses.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
OPM owes livestock producers N$28.1 million through Meatco
Meatco says the Office of the Prime Minister still owes N$28.1 million to producers who supplied livestock under last year's broad-based support programme. The delayed payments are affecting producers who depend on timely settlements, and the outstanding funds relate to livestock procured by the government for drought relief efforts.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 25 January

OPM owes meat producers N$28.1 million in delayed payments
The Meat Corporation of Namibia says the Office of the Prime Minister owes N$28.1 million to livestock producers who supplied animals under last year's drought relief programme, with the delays affecting producers' confidence in timely settlement. Meatco also reports that a Cabinet-approved N$100 million Equalisation Fund to narrow price gaps for communal and commercial farmers has not yet been allocated to the company to administer.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →