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Savanna Beef Processors

Also known as: Savanna · Savanna Beef · Savanna Beef Operations · Savanna Beef Processors Limited · Savannah Comedy Hour

Beef abattoir and exporter that received export certification to UK, EU, and EFTA markets and aims to slaughter 50,000 cattle annually domestically.

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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 →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Savanna Beef receives export abattoir certificate, begins full-scale slaughter

    Savanna Beef has received an export abattoir certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, enabling it to export deboned chilled and frozen beef cuts to the UK, EU, and EFTA countries. The company aims to slaughter 50,000 cattle locally each year that would otherwise be exported as weaners to South African feedlots, aligning with Namibia's "Growth at Home" vision and creating around 240 jobs when at full operation.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Savanna Beef wins export approval to UK, EU, EFTA markets

    The Ministry of Agriculture has approved Savanna Beef Processors to export beef to the United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA countries, with the company planning to slaughter about 50,000 head of cattle per year. The export certificate, valid until April 2027, marks a major milestone after three years of effort.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NBL reports 42% operating profit jump from cost control

    Namibia Breweries Limited's operating profit surged 42% to N$830 million in 2025, driven primarily by production localisation, productivity gains and margin expansion rather than revenue growth, which rose only 4%. The brewer shifted from volume-dependent profitability to a more efficient, margin-focused business model by localising cider and wine production and managing costs without significant price increases.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

  1. Savannah Comedy Hour launches fifth edition in Windhoek

    The Savannah Comedy Hour, a monthly comedy platform started in 2021 by the Comedy Hour Collective and sponsored by Namibia Breweries, has been relaunched for its fifth edition at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. The event has hosted over 50 shows and showcased more than 40 local comedians, with organisers planning to introduce new comedians and poets in the coming year.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Savanna Beef launches innovative slaughter rights trading on NSX

    Savanna Beef Operations began trading slaughter rights on the Namibia Securities Exchange's over-the-counter platform on Monday, with 927 rights sold at N$300 each on the first day. The system grants shareholders priority access to slaughter capacity at the facility and is intended to provide market-based access to abattoir capacity for producers while awaiting full European Union export certification.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Savanna confirms sponsorship of Namibia Comedy Hour through 2026

    Namibia Breweries Limited has confirmed that Savanna will return as the headline sponsor of the Savanna Comedy Hour for the 2026 season. The monthly comedy platform, held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, has expanded since its 2021 launch to feature over 40 local comedians and has become a regular fixture on Windhoek's entertainment calendar.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Savanna Beef launches tradable slaughter rights on NSX

    Savanna Beef Processors Limited has introduced a digital Slaughter Rights System allowing producers to trade slaughter slots on the Namibia Securities Exchange over-the-counter platform while the company awaits full EU export accreditation. The system, which begins trading on 16 March, aims to provide fair and transparent access to abattoir capacity and unlock value in Namibia's beef sector.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

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 →

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