Also known as: Aochamub · Ambassador Albertus Aochamub
Ambassador arguing that Namibia's red meat sector should be designated a strategic priority in the proposed Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill.
Meatco's export abattoir has retained an A+ equivalent grade under the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) certification system, one of the world's most widely recognised food safety programmes. The accreditation is essential for Meatco to maintain access to premium international markets and strengthens Namibia's reputation as a trusted supplier of premium beef.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Meatco's export abattoir has retained an A+ equivalent grade under the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) certification system, one of the world's most widely recognised food safety programmes. The accreditation is essential for Meatco to maintain access to premium international markets and strengthens Namibia's reputation as a trusted supplier of premium beef.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Former Meat Corporation of Namibia acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg faces 26 disciplinary charges, including allegations of misappropriating over N$5.5 million and fraud linked to 900 missing cattle. The charges include forging agreements, falsifying livestock records, and instructing staff to move cattle during an audit to mislead auditors, with Meatco also filing a High Court case against him.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has recorded a significant financial turnaround, with group revenue rising to N$1.865 billion and an operating profit before tax of approximately N$106 million, marking recovery from five consecutive years of losses following implementation of a Turnaround Plan approved in November 2024.
19 February 2026 · Informanté →
Meat Corporation of Namibia has returned to profitability with group revenue increasing to N$1.865 billion and an operating profit before tax of approximately N$106 million for the year ended 31 January 2025, compared to a N$150 million loss in the prior period. The corporation attributes the turnaround to reforms in governance and accountability under its Board-approved Turnaround Plan, with audited results to be formally presented at the AGM scheduled for 20 February 2026.
18 February 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's red meat industry should be designated as a strategic sector under the proposed investment promotion and facilitation bill, positioning it as central to national development objectives including employment creation, value addition, and industrial transformation. The author contends that structured investment frameworks and performance agreements can unlock downstream value in processing and leather beneficiation while ensuring foreign capital complements domestic participation.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
In an opinion piece, Ambassador Albertus Aochamub argues that Namibia's proposed Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill should designate the red meat industry as a strategic sector to unlock value addition, job creation and rural development. He contends that performance-based investment agreements and structured partnerships through Meatco can align foreign and domestic investment with national development objectives while strengthening investor confidence through regulatory clarity.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's proposed Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill should treat the red meat industry as strategic, enabling value addition, rural development, and coordination with domestic enterprises like Meatco through performance agreements and joint venture requirements.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Government has released N$30 million in outstanding payments to livestock producers through Meatco, according to an announcement by the Office of the Prime Minister on 27 January 2026. The settlement provides relief to producers affected by severe drought and supports Meatco's turnaround plan and efforts to rebuild trust across the red meat value chain.
30 January 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco's Northern Communal Area subsidiary has created 62 permanent jobs at the Katima Mulilo abattoir and invested over N$2.7 million in the Zambezi region between 2022 and 2025, supporting communal farmers through improved marketing infrastructure, training, and during the 2024/25 drought, delivering 272,000 relief meat packs to affected households.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's red meat exports, supported by diplomatic engagement and regulatory compliance, function as a strategic tool for advancing national interests and building international credibility. The author contends that coordinated efforts between government, industry, and foreign missions are essential to compete in an increasingly scrutinized global food market shaped by sustainability and ethical sourcing concerns.
23 January 2026 · New Era →