Also known as: Ambassador Albertus Aochamub · Amb. Albertus Aochamub
Ambassador who argues in opinion pieces for designating red meat as a strategic sector in Namibia's Investment Bill.
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The Namibian
Aochamub said engagement signals shift from dialogue to delivery, mobilising development finance to unlock Namibia's livestock value chain
“"This engagement signals a shift from dialogue to delivery, mobilising development finance to unlock Namibia's full livestock value chain," Aochamub says.”
Meatco seeks Arab bank investment boostThe Namibian
Albertus Aochamub is interim chief executive of the Meat Corporation of Namibia
“Albertus Aochamub is the interim chief executive of the Meat Corporation of Namibia.”
Namibia’s Beef Crossroads: Ship Live or Build Value?Informanté
Meatco's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Albertus Aochamub highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between industry and academic institutions
“Meatco's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between industry and academic institutions to develop a skilled workforce capable of driving Namibia's economic growth.”
Meatco opens doors for NUST students to gain industry experienceNew Era
Meatco's interim CEO Albertus Aochamub emphasised that skills development remains an important investment for Namibia's livestock and red meat industry
“Meatco's interim CEO, Albertus Aochamub, emphasised that skills development remains an important investment for the future of Namibia's livestock and red meat industry.”
Meatco partners with training institutions … accelerated skills developmentInformanté
Meatco's interim chief executive officer Albertus Aochamub said investing in young professionals is essential for Namibia's livestock and red meat sector sustainability
“Meatco's interim chief executive officer, Albertus Aochamub, said investing in skills development is essential for the long-term sustainability of Namibia's livestock and red meat sector.”
Meatco internship programme supports young professionalsNew Era
Albertus Aochamub said international accreditation is critical for Meatco and Namibian red meat industry
“Speaking on the importance of the certification, Meatco's interim CEO, Albertus Aochamub, said international accreditation is critical not only for the company but for the broader Namibian red meat industry.”
Meatco retains top global food safety accreditation …sustains worldwide demandThe Namibian
Albertus Aochamub initiated the disciplinary hearing
“The disciplinary hearing was initiated by Aochamub, with Tjombe acting as the initiator in the proceedings.”
Former Meatco chief executive charged over missing cattleInformanté
Interim Chief Executive Officer Albertus Aochamub said turnarounds are institutional efforts rather than individual achievement
“Interim Chief Executive Officer Albertus Aochamub said that the results to be formally tabled at the AGM reflect institutional effort rather than individual achievement.”
Meatco records turnaround ahead of AGMInformanté
Interim chief executive officer Albertus Aochamub said improved results reflect financial recovery, governance reforms and accountability
“Interim chief executive officer Albertus Aochamub said the improved results reflect more than financial recovery, but also reforms in governance and accountability.”
Meatco reports profit, signals recovery ahead of AGMThe Namibian
Albertus Aochamub is interim chief executive of Meatco
“Albertus Aochamub is a former ambassador of Namibia to the French Republic (with concurrent accreditation to Portugal, Italy, Spain and Monaco). He is at the present the interim chief executive of Meatco and writes in that capacity.”
Why Red Meat Belongs at the Centre of the Investment BillMeatco and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union have finalised wage negotiations, with employees receiving a 5% salary increase and N$200 monthly housing allowance rise in 2026/2027, followed by a 6.5% salary increase in 2027/2028 with no changes to housing or cold allowances.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union have finalised wage negotiations, with employees receiving a 5% salary increase and N$200 monthly housing allowance rise in 2026/2027, followed by a 6.5% salary increase in 2027/2028 with no changes to housing or cold allowances.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco's operational agreement with Zambezi Meat Corporation expires on 15 April 2026, prompting the company to wind down operations at the Katima Mulilo abattoir. The transition period runs from 16 April to 30 June 2026, during which Meatco will scale down operations in a controlled manner while honouring obligations to local producers and suppliers.
7 May 2026 · New Era →
Meatco will progressively reduce operations at the Katima Mulilo abattoir following the expiry of its agreement with Zambezi Meat Corporation, with a transitional exit plan running from 16 April to 30 June 2026. The transition includes inventory verification, halting cattle procurement, and reducing stock levels as part of Meatco's broader turnaround strategy.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Meatco has announced a structured exit from Katima Mulilo Abattoir operations following the contractual expiry of its Memorandum of Agreement with Zambezi Meat Corporation on 15 April 2026. The company will implement a transitional plan from mid-April to 30 June 2026, during which it will progressively scale down operations including inventory verification and gradual reduction of stock levels.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco employees presented a petition demanding salary increases, citing delayed wage proposals and company profitability, and threatening indefinite industrial action if demands are ignored. The petition also raises concerns about board leadership, executive spending, and alleged conflicts of interest.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia exported 45.2% of its Norway beef quota (521 017.59kg of 1.1 million kg) by 17 April, the company's strongest start to the year in recent memory. The faster uptake is attributed to strong demand in the Norwegian market and improved planning and commercial execution at Meatco.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should adopt threshold-based export controls and minimum value-retention standards for livestock, mirroring the Namibia Agronomic Board's successful approach to protecting domestic horticulture. The author contends that processing cattle domestically would retain jobs, foreign exchange, and economic value rather than exporting live animals unprocessed.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should adopt value-retention policies for the livestock sector, similar to its successful Namibia Agronomic Board approach for horticulture, to encourage domestic processing and capture more economic value rather than exporting unprocessed cattle. The author proposes threshold-based export controls, minimum weight restrictions for exported animals, and export levies to fund local industry development.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Savanna Beef Processors, recently granted an export certificate, will send its first beef consignment to the United Kingdom, EU, and EFTA countries through Walvis Bay at the end of April, exporting matured deboned chilled/frozen beef cuts. The producer-owned facility aims to add value to Namibian livestock production and retain weaners domestically rather than see them exported live to South African feedlots.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has begun processing Wagyu cattle for export to premium global markets, including high-end restaurants in Europe. The move aims to position Namibian beef producers in high-value segments through advanced quality assurance, traceability systems, and compliance with international standards.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco held talks with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to explore investment and financing opportunities for strengthening Namibia's beef exports and food security. The parastatal presented three priority projects: reviving a small stock abattoir, extending tannery operations for local beneficiation, and reactivating cannery operations with modernised technology.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Growing live cattle exports to Mauritius are diverting slaughter-ready animals from Namibia's value-added export chains to premium markets like Norway, the EU, and the US, risking underutilisation of domestic abattoirs and export quotas. The Meat Corporation of Namibia's interim CEO argues that while live exports offer farmers immediate payment and market diversification, unchecked large-scale exports could erode Namibia's reputation as a premium supplier and proposes a calibrated levy and better coordination between government, producers, and processors to balance immediate returns with long-term national value.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco has hosted first-year students from NUST's Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management programme for a research visit to gain practical experience in livestock and agro-processing operations. The initiative, which included interaction with Meatco's Marketing, Logistics, and Value Addition teams, is part of efforts to develop skilled professionals for Namibia's agricultural sector.
19 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has enrolled 19 interns from various training institutions in a six-month workplace programme running from October 2025 to March 2026, part of the government's National Development Plan 6 and internship initiative to build youth skills in the livestock and meat industry.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Meat Corporation of Namibia has enrolled 19 interns from various tertiary and vocational institutions in a six-month placement programme (October 2025–March 2026) aimed at developing skills in the red meat industry and supporting government's National Development Plan 6. The interns gain practical workplace experience across technical, operational and managerial roles while receiving a monthly allowance.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that Namibian beef exports represent more than agricultural commerce—they embody the country's international credibility and reputation for quality and reliability. The author contends that effective diplomatic engagement is essential to maintaining market access, building trust with trading partners, and positioning Namibia competitively as global food systems increasingly prioritize sustainability and ethical sourcing.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco, Namibia's largest meat processing entity, has set a slaughter target of 63,000 cattle for 2026 after falling far short of its 70,000-head goal in 2025 due to disease outbreaks and favourable rainfall that encouraged farmers to retain stock. The interim CEO stated that achieving these volumes is critical to covering operating costs and returning the business to profitability.
6 January 2026 · New Era →