Meat Corporation of Namibia

“Cattle producers have been paid N$31 million by the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) over the past two weeks, despite disruptions caused by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.”

“MEATCO has welcomed the partial easing of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, saying the latest developments demonstrate the importance of Namibia's animal-health, surveillance and traceability systems in managing the outbreak and restoring parts of the livestock value chain.”

“Meatco said it will continue to cooperate with the DVS and other stakeholders and align its procurement, slaughter and market activities with applicable veterinary requirements.”

“THE Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended beef exports after the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Karasburg area of the //Kharas Region.”

“The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended further beef exports.”

“State-owned Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) realised a N$793.20 million midterm revenue as at 31 July, representing an increase of 56% compared to the corresponding period the previous year.”

“Meatco says slaughter throughput increased by approximately 55% year-on-year, supported by improved cattle procurement, stronger export market realisations, greater operational efficiencies and continued cost management.”

“The payment concerns come as the Katima Mulilo abattoir remains closed after the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) handed its operations to Zamco in June.”

“Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region say they are facing financial hardships since the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) stopped operating the Katima Mulilo abattoir in June.”

“Meatco, which has been operating the Katima Mulilo abattoir since 2021, has handed over the operations to the Zambezi Meat Cooperation (ZamCo) in June after concluding their five-year management agreement.”