Also known as: Savanna Beef Processors Limited
Producer-owned beef processing and export company that commissioned an abattoir facility in 2026 and obtained EU export certification to export deboned beef cuts.
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The 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' share price rose 6.84% in September as local livestock producers increased their investments ahead of the new beef export facility's opening. The OTC market activity was driven by farmers finalizing equity positions, with 898,300 shares traded in 14 deals worth about N$1.12 million.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Savanna Beef Processors' share price rose 6.84% in September as local livestock producers increased their investments ahead of the new beef export facility's opening. The OTC market activity was driven by farmers finalizing equity positions, with 898,300 shares traded in 14 deals worth about N$1.12 million.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Acting Prosecutor General has obtained a preservation order to seize funds linked to fraud-accused Marlien Conradie, who allegedly stole N$41 million from her employer Western Investments Namibia over nine years. The High Court ordered seizure of N$32,482.56 from an account belonging to Conradie's husband.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani says Namibia is negotiating with trading partners over meat shipments affected by foot-and-mouth disease in //Kharas Region, with authorities checking whether consignments can move based on their origin. A shipment reported to be worth about N$400 million was said to be en route to Europe, though the minister did not confirm the value or whether it had been returned.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government is investigating a Namibian meat shipment returned from Europe following foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, and is consulting European partners to establish whether the consignment originated from the affected area. Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani said Namibia would notify the World Organisation for Animal Health to determine how affected consignments should be handled.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in its internationally recognised FMD-free zone is presented as an economic and livelihood test for the country's leadership. The government has suspended movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products, and is considering dividing the FMD-free zone into smaller zones to contain the disease geographically.
26 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak confirmed in the //Kharas Region on 23 September is expected to cost the economy about N$1.8 billion over 2026 and 2027 and reduce 2026 economic growth by 0.45 percentage points, with nationwide livestock movement restrictions disrupting farming, meat processing, and exports valued at approximately N$5.5 billion annually.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
An FMD outbreak in Namibia is affecting red meat availability, with some retailers reporting depleted stocks as consumers rush to buy meat and processors adjust operations due to livestock movement and trade restrictions. A supermarket in Walvis Bay has run out of red meat, and Beefcor outlets in Windhoek are running low as the situation is compounded by increased stock buying amid uncertainty.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform, with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, Directorate of Veterinary Services, and Namibia National Farmers Union has launched a two-week nationwide outreach campaign starting 21 September to help communal livestock producers south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence meet EU market access requirements, including 90-day residency in Namibia's FMD-free zone and 40 days on a single registered farm before slaughter.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors, a producer-owned company, slaughtered and processed 12,603 cattle and paid N$267.95 million to producers from 27 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. After obtaining EU export certification on 7 April 2026, the company processed cattle for export markets, with the first frozen shipment sent to Rotterdam on 24 April 2026.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited shareholders approved all resolutions at their fourth annual general meeting on 13 August 2026, including adoption of annual financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2026, appointment of auditors, and board appointments. The company reminded shareholders and cattle suppliers of the 31 August 2026 deadline for Quarter 3 slaughter bookings covering September to November 2026.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited has adjusted its cattle weight category structure for third-quarter pricing to encourage off-season deliveries while maintaining producer profitability. The revised structure retains three categories (200–219 kg, 220–239 kg, and 240 kg and above) and applies retroactively to all deliveries from 1 September, taking effect officially on 1 October.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek financial adviser Hanjo Schlabitz has offered to sell his house, an orphanage stake, cattle, and shares to compensate investors who lost N$250 million when his Wealth Management Solutions business collapsed in April after a forex trading platform failure. The offered assets total less than 5% of the amount lost, according to The Namibian.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
NSX-listed Savanna Beef Processors Limited will hold its fourth Annual General Meeting on 13 August, where shareholders will consider annual financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2026, the reappointment of Grant Thornton Neuhaus as auditors, board changes, and resolutions on share issuance authority.
3 August 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 →