Also known as: Savanna Beef Processors Limited
Beef producer and abattoir operator that received export certification in 2026 and slaughters cattle for UK, EU, and EFTA markets.
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Windhoek Observer
Savanna Beef Processors Limited reported a group loss of N$25.9 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2026
“Savanna Beef Processors Limited reported a group loss of N$25.9 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2026, as the company continued with the commissioning and ramp-up of its newly completed abattoir and meat processing facility.”
Savanna Beef records N$25.9m loss, abattoir ramps up operationsWindhoek Observer
Savanna Beef Processors Limited confirmed issuance of 40 million ordinary shares
“Savanna Beef Processors Limited has confirmed the issuance of 40 million ordinary shares following the completion of a privately negotiated subscription agreement, strengthening the company's capital base and increasing its total issued share capital.”
Savanna Beef confirms 40 million share issueThe Namibian
Savanna Beef Processors will send first beef consignment to Europe through Walvis Bay at end of April
“Savanna Beef Processors, which was recently issued an export certificate, will be sending its first consignment of beef to Europe through the port of Walvis Bay at the end of April.”
Savanna to send first beef to EuropeThe Namibian
Savanna Beef Processors received export certificate to UK, EU, and EFTA countries
“The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has approved Savanna Beef Processors' application to export beef to the United Kingdom, the European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries.”
Savanna Beef gets certificate to export beef to EU and UKNew Era
Savanna Beef Processors is mentioned as a brand produced locally by NBL
“By producing key brands such as Savanna and Hunter's domestically, NBL reduced import costs, improved stock availability and captured higher margins.”
NBL’s profit surge signals strategic payoff …operating earnings jump 42% underscoring value optimisationThe Namibian
Savanna Beef Operations traded 927 slaughter rights on the Namibia Securities Exchange on Monday at N$300 per right
“A total of 927 slaughter rights for Savanna Beef Operations traded on the Namibia Securities Exchange's over-the-counter platform on Monday, the first day of trading for the first quarter, at N$300 per right.”
Savanna Beef makes killingon NSX on first dayThe Namibian
Savanna Beef Processors Limited introduced innovative system to allocate slaughter slots while awaiting EU export accreditation
“Savanna Beef Processors Limited has introduced an innovative system to allocate slaughter slots to producers while awaiting full European Union (EU) export accreditation to access markets in southern Africa, the United Kingdom and the EU.”
Savanna pioneers NSX-tradable slaughter rightsThe Namibian
Savanna Beef Processors has been certified by the Namibia Islamic Halaal Association
“while the savanna abattoir has been certified by the Namibia Islamic Halaal Association (Niha), being compliant was a business decision”
Namibian beef set for halaal pasturesThe Namibian
Savanna Beef Processors is awaiting certification allowing exports to the Southern Africa Development Community area and the European Union
“slaughter numbers at Savanna are currently limited as the company is awaiting certification allowing exports to the Southern Africa Development Community area and the European Union”
Namibian beef set for halaal pasturesThe Namibian
Savanna Beef secured N$40 million in private equity funding through BPF Windsor Holdings Ltd
“Savanna Beef has secured an additional N$40 million in private equity funding through a share allotment to BPF Windsor Holdings Ltd, lifting total private equity financing for the project to N$290 million.”
Savanna Beef secures N$40 million boostSavanna Beef Processors Limited recorded a group loss of N$25.9 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2026 as it commissioned and ramped up its newly completed abattoir and meat processing facility. The operating loss widened to N$30.9 million from N$13.2 million in the previous year, reflecting costs associated with bringing the facility into production.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited recorded a group loss of N$25.9 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2026 as it commissioned and ramped up its newly completed abattoir and meat processing facility. The operating loss widened to N$30.9 million from N$13.2 million in the previous year, reflecting costs associated with bringing the facility into production.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited reported a group loss of N$25.9 million for the year ended 28 February 2026, with operating losses widening as the company commissioned its newly completed abattoir and meat processing facility. The subsidiary Savanna Beef Operations received its taking-over certificate from the contractor on 29 October 2025, with the total project value amounting to N$436.5 million.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited has issued 40 million ordinary shares following completion of a privately negotiated subscription agreement in January 2026, bringing total issued share capital to 290,004,000 shares and increasing investors' commitment to about N$400 million.
8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Savanna Beef has raised an additional N$40 million in private equity funding from BPF Windsor Holdings Ltd, bringing total private equity financing to N$290 million. The company has completed its abattoir construction, begun meat production for training purposes, and is pursuing EU export certification targeted for 2026.
14 January 2026 · The Namibian →