Also known as: Ambassador Albertus Aochamub · Amb. Albertus Aochamub
Interim chief executive of the Meat Corporation of Namibia, managing the company through foot-and-mouth disease disruptions in 2026.
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Informanté
Albertus Aochamub said fully utilising Norwegian quota by June is significant milestone demonstrating customer confidence in premium Namibian beef
“"Fully utilising our Norwegian quota by June is a significant milestone for Namibia's beef industry and demonstrates the continued confidence that international customers place in premium Namibian beef. It also reflects Meatco's stronger commercial execution and our focus on maximising value from premium export markets. We welcome the agreement between the Governments of Namibia and Botswana, which enables Namibia to further benefit from this important market, and we are committed to fully utilising the additional allocation before 31 December 2026," Meatco Interim Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Albertus Aochamub said.”
Namibia secures additional Norwegian beef quotaThe Namibian
Albertus Aochamub says Meatco remained profitable despite processing 53% fewer cattle
“He says Meatco remained profitable despite processing 53% fewer cattle, while increasing its cash reserves, strengthening producers' equity and reducing its losses.”
Cattle shortage cuts Meatco’s revenue by N$757mInformanté
Interim Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Albertus Aochamub said the corporation remained profitable and improved financial resilience
“Interim Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Albertus Aochamub saying the corporation remained profitable, strengthened its balance sheet and improved financial resilience during one of its toughest operating periods.”
Meatco’s turnaround strategy showing results despite cattle supply crisisInformanté
Meatco Interim Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Albertus Aochamub described the visit as a strong affirmation of Government's confidence in the Corporation's recovery
“Commenting on the visit, Meatco Interim Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, welcomed the Prime Minister's engagement and described it as a strong affirmation of Government's confidence in the Corporation's recovery.”
Prime Minister expresses strong support for Meatco’s recovery and growth strategyInformanté
Albertus Aochamub stated the agreement reflects commitment of management and labour to work together responsibly
“"This agreement reflects the commitment of both management and organised labour to work together responsibly in the interests of employees, operational stability, and the long-term sustainability of Meatco," Meatco's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, said.”
Meatco confirms salary increasesNew Era
Meatco's interim CEO Albertus Aochamub said they have put in place a comprehensive Transitional Exit Plan
“Meatco's interim CEO Albertus Aochamub said they have put in place a comprehensive Transitional Exit Plan to facilitate a smooth and orderly discontinuation of operations at the Katima Mulilo abattoir and ensure continued support for local producers and suppliers.”
Meatco to end operations at Katima abattoirNew Era
Aochamub said Meatco will progressively scale down operations during transition period from 16 April to 30 June 2026
“The transition period is scheduled to run from 16 April to 30 June 2026, and during this period, Aochamub said Meatco will progressively scale down its operations at the abattoir in a controlled manner.”
Meatco to end operations at Katima abattoirWindhoek Observer
Meatco interim chief executive officer Albertus Aochamub said the transition is focused on protecting producers and maintaining stability in the sector
“Meatco interim chief executive officer Albertus Aochamub said the transition is focused on protecting producers and maintaining stability in the sector.”
Meatco winds down Katima abattoir operationsThe Namibian
Albertus Aochamub is accused of having conflicts of interest in dealership arrangement
“Allegations of conflicts of interest were also raised regarding a dealership arrangement, with workers claiming: "Meatco is offering this client a 5% discount not offered to other marketing clients . . . we strongly believe the interim chief executive and chief financial officer are highly conflicted."”
Meatco workers threaten strike over delayed salary increasesThe Namibian
Meatco interim chief executive ambassador Albertus Aochamub said the performance reflects a structural change in how the company executes
“Meatco interim chief executive ambassador Albertus Aochamub says the performance reflects a shift in the company's approach to key export markets.”
Meatco exports 45.2% of Norway quota by AprilThe Meat Corporation of Namibia has proposed paying employees two-thirds of their salaries from November 2026 to January 2027 due to foot-and-mouth disease strains on the state-owned processor's finances. The proposal is part of an emergency cost containment package aimed at reducing expenses while protecting jobs and retaining critical skills.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has proposed paying employees two-thirds of their salaries from November 2026 to January 2027 due to foot-and-mouth disease strains on the state-owned processor's finances. The proposal is part of an emergency cost containment package aimed at reducing expenses while protecting jobs and retaining critical skills.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco has sent roughly 400 production workers on three weeks' special leave with full pay from 1 to 23 October in response to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the ||Kharas region, with a review of the situation scheduled for 23 October.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has paid cattle producers N$31 million over the past two weeks for deliveries between 29 August and 11 September, despite disruptions from the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock movement and export markets. Meatco interim chief executive Albertus Aochamub says the company is reviewing operating costs to ensure it can continue meeting obligations to farmers, service providers and creditors while awaiting the lifting of livestock movement restrictions.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat, and certain processed meat products from Namibia following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed last month in the ||Kharas region and now affecting 11 farms. The EU ambassador says Namibia's market share is small and EU businesses will source beef from other suppliers, with limited market impact expected.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Namibia's disease-free zone in September disrupted livestock movements and exports. The article argues Namibia's international meat trade depends on veterinary surveillance, animal traceability, laboratory standards and certification systems—described as "red meat diplomacy"—which are now being tested by the outbreak.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
State-owned Meat Corporation of Namibia increased midterm revenue to N$793.20 million as at 31 July, a 56% rise year-on-year, with slaughter throughput up 55% to more than 34,000 cattle. The corporation attributed the growth to improved cattle procurement, stronger export realisations, and operational efficiencies.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's state-owned meat processor Meatco recorded revenue of N$793.20 million year-to-date, a 56% increase from the prior year, with gross profit jumping to N$106 million. Cattle slaughter throughput rose 55% year-on-year to over 34,000 head, driven by improved livestock procurement, export market realisations, and operational efficiencies.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
Meatco is pursuing a civil lawsuit against former CEO Patrick Liebenberg, demanding repayment of N$7.5 million allegedly misappropriated through fictitious cattle sales and other transactions between 2024 and 2025. Liebenberg has filed an irregular exception application arguing the claim documents are defective and vague, which Meatco opposes as filed late.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia fully used its 2026 Norwegian beef export quota by the end of June and secured an additional 344,766kg through a government-to-government arrangement with Botswana under the Sacu-Efta quota-sharing framework, expected to generate approximately N$100 million. Combined with the original allocation's estimated N$265 million, Meatco's Norwegian beef exports for 2026 are valued at approximately N$365 million.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco has secured an additional 344,766-kilogram beef export quota to Norway through a quota-sharing arrangement with Botswana under the SACU-EFTA framework, after exhausting its initial 2026 allocation by end of June. The additional allocation is projected to generate N$100 million in export earnings, potentially bringing Meatco's total Norwegian exports for 2026 to N$365 million.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has secured an additional Norwegian beef quota of 344,766 kilograms through a government-to-government arrangement with Botswana, expected to generate approximately N$100 million in additional revenue. Combined with the initial 2026 allocation, Meatco's projected Norwegian exports for 2026 are valued at approximately N$365 million.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Meatco's revenue fell from N$1.865 billion to N$1.108 billion in the 2025/26 financial year due to a cattle shortage that reduced slaughter numbers by 53%, though the corporation remained profitable with N$40.5 million after-tax profit.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco recorded a profit after tax of N$40.5 million and improved its balance sheet despite processing 53% fewer cattle than the previous financial year, according to its audited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 January 2026, as Namibia faces a historic decline in cattle supply following years of drought.
27 July 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare expressed strong support for Meatco's recovery and growth strategy during a visit to the corporation's Windhoek Abattoir, reaffirming government commitment to strengthening Namibia's livestock industry and expanding value addition. The Prime Minister noted encouraging progress, including completion of Namibia's 2026 Norwegian beef export quota by June 2026, return to profitability, and livestock procurement of approximately 29,000 cattle by mid-July 2026 toward a target of 50,000 by February 2027.
23 July 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 →