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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Meatco

Also known as: The Meat Corporation of Namibia · The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) · Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) · Meatco NCA · state-owned enterprise · State-owned meat processor · Meatco Namibia · the country's largest meat processing and marketing entity · state-owned beef processing and marketing entity

Namibia's largest meat processing entity, slaughtering cattle for domestic and export markets including premium beef segments and halaal-certified products.

Business

Savanna Beef Processors to export to Europe in April

The News

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 →

Friday 17 April

  1. Savanna Beef Processors to export to Europe in April

    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 →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Meatco enters premium Wagyu beef export market

    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 →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. 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 →

Sunday 12 April

  1. President addresses parliament on oil, land, wealth fund

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah answered questions from opposition MPs on the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, land delivery, Germany's genocide reparations deal, the veterinary cordon fence, and various economic and governance matters during parliament on Wednesday.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Meatco offers NUST students industry exposure in supply chain

    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 →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Meatco retains top global food safety accreditation

    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 →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Driest January since 1981 prompts proactive farming strategies

    Namibia's Meteorological Services reported the driest January since 1981, with uneven rainfall posing risks to livestock and crop production. The article urges farmers to take early action—such as selling vulnerable animals and securing irrigation—and calls on policymakers to support export abattoirs, subsidize irrigation systems, and strengthen border security against foot-and-mouth disease.

    3 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Meatco derives 84% beef revenue from exports

    The Meat Corporation of Namibia earned 84% of its beef revenue from international markets in 2024/25, with 80% of that coming from the European Union, 18% from Norway, and 2% from China. Despite a slight decline in realisation prices, the company managed to secure decent prices across international and regional markets, reporting N$1.514 billion in direct sales from its Windhoek factory.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Namibian abattoirs pursue halaal certification for Middle East beef exports

    Namibia is expanding beef and lamb exports to the UAE and Qatar, with three major export abattoirs operating halaal-certified facilities that comply with Islamic dietary laws. Halaal compliance involves strict slaughter practices, separate storage from non-halaal items, and daily monitoring to ensure meat is permissible under Islamic law.

    10 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Red meat sector should be designated strategic in investment bill

    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 →

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