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Notice to Bidders

22 Nov 2023

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Meatco 2022/23 Integrated Annual Report

07 Jul 2023

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Meatco 2021/22 Annual Report

10 Mar 2022

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Notice to Producers

31 May 2022

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Appointment Of Co-Opted Board Member

20 Dec 2021

Ndeuhala Lewis has been appointed as Co-opted Board Member on the Me...

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Lick supplementation in beef herds a customary practice

24 Sep 2021

Olebile Olibile* Lick supplementation refers to the provision of ...

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Notice: Wash Permits

24 Sep 2021

Meatco would like to inform producers that the moment or day Wash Permits a...

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Meatco Foundation Facilitates Kavango Cooperative Offal Business

20 Sep 2021

The Meatco Foundation is assisting the Kavango Livestock Marketing o...

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Meatco's MSU slaughter figures for June, July 2021

20 Aug 2021

The Meatco Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU), situated west of Matumbo Ri...

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Notice: Meatco Factory under restriction

06 Aug 2021

  From 2 August 2021, the Meatco Factory was placed under ...

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Understanding the role of the Agricultural Trade Policy Institute

30 Jul 2021

  From left to right during the launch of ATPI at NUST on ...

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Meatco's 2020/21 Annual Report

28 Jul 2021

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MeatMa invites COD Account applications

16 Jul 2021

  Meatco’s wholesaler, MeatMa, is inviting business ...

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Meatco signs MoU with Namport to streamline export channels

25 Jun 2021

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) and Namibian Ports Au...

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Meatco gears up to export to new regional markets

11 Jun 2021

In a quest to secure competitive and sustainable markets for the Norther...

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Notice: Meatco AGM deferment

11 Jun 2021

Dear Esteemed Producer and Member of Meatco,   Following du...

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Notice: Encouraging producers to request bookings for July 2021

04 Jun 2021

Meatco is encouraging producers to request bookings for July 2021. ...

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SADC, partners strategise on energy cooperation

07 May 2021

Source: sardc.net   The Southern African Development C...

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Notice: Completion of Departure Registers

23 Apr 2021

When sending cattle for slaughter to the Windhoek Abattoir, produce...

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Prolapses in Cows

23 Apr 2021

  A prolapse is the expulsion of reproductive tissue from ...

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NCA Livestock Sector potential if unleashed could Restore and Grow the NCA Sector

16 Apr 2021

  Meatco’s Subsidiary for the Northern Communal Area...

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DVS increases ear tag purchase quota

09 Apr 2021

On 8 June 2020, The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) implemented...

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Notice: Meatco Permit Days in Omaheke Line-up

29 Mar 2021

On 29 March 2021, we are hosting a Permit Day at Epukiro Pos 3. Animals ...

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Notice: Meatco’s slaughter schedule for April 2021

12 Mar 2021

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Notice: A call to producers to do business with Meatco

12 Mar 2021

The Livestock Production and Value-Addition Department is inviting ...

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Meatco engages strategic stakeholder, Zamco

05 Mar 2021

Meatco's Team together with ZAMCO Members.   On 23...

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Meatco to explore new African Markets

05 Mar 2021

FLTR – Manager: Stakeholder Relations & Corporate Affairs...

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Meatco Foundation update

05 Mar 2021

Executive Meatco Foundation, Kuniberth Shamathe. The Meatco Fou...

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Cattle movement banned following LSD outbreak in Eiseb

26 Feb 2021

  The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), in its Pub...

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Meatco’s cattle procurement strategy for 2021

26 Feb 2021

Our Livestock Production and Value-Addition Department has devised ...

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Meatco, UNAM sign MoU in research and development

19 Feb 2021

Meatco and the University of Namibia (UNAM) have signed a five-year...

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Notice: Meatco Sub-standard Beef Back on Sale

19 Feb 2021

Farmers Associations are hereby notified of the change in the price...

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Meatco Night School Class tutors on most common diseases

19 Feb 2021

On 4 February 2021, Meatco hosted the first Night School Class of t...

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Meatco eases communal farmers’ access to livestock market

05 Feb 2021

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), through the Meatco F...

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Meatco excels in BRC and NSF Audits

05 Feb 2021

  The Meat Corporation of Namibia’s Safety Health Environmen...

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Meatco fulfilled 2020 Norwegian quota

05 Feb 2021

The Meat Corporation of Namibia last year successfully utilised its...

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Notice: Meatco Night School Class in Windhoek

29 Jan 2021

Meatco invites farmers to a Night School class in Windhoek on Thurs...

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A heartfelt welcome to 2021 from the CEO

26 Jan 2021

  Meatco CEO, Mwilima Mushokabanji   Dear Val...

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Notice to Suppliers

25 Jan 2021

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How farmers can prevent and treat ringworm in cattle

22 Jan 2021

Ringworm is a very common and highly transmissible skin infection p...

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Notice: Advance-booking requests for March 2021

22 Jan 2021

The Advance-booking requests guarantee producers slaughter space with Me...

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Changed Beef Consumption Following COVID-19 -Create Opportunities during last quarter of 2020

15 Jan 2021

The global COVID-19 pandemic and African swine fever (ASF) changed beef ...

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Notice: Meatco resumed operations for 2021

15 Jan 2021

The Meatco Windhoek Export Abattoir officially resumed with slaught...

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Notice: Meatco Closure and Re-opening Dates

18 Dec 2020

Meatco notifies producers of the following operations closure and r...

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From the desk of SBD-Status on ISBP for the next 5 years

18 Dec 2020

  Executive: Strategy and Business Development, Isaac Nath...

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Notice: Meatco appreciates Mr Ockert Steyn

11 Dec 2020

Meatco Producer, Mr Ockert Steyn   Meatco producer, Mr...

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Message from the Chairperson of the Meatco Board

11 Dec 2020

Johnnie Hamman   Dear Valued Producers, The Meatco Boar...

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Re-booting the Namibian economy post-Covid-19 towards a sustainable local growth-orientated strategy

04 Dec 2020

Country Senior Partner of PWC Namibia, Nangula Uaandja-Photo Nampa....

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Notice: Otjinene Meatco Permit Day scheduled

27 Nov 2020

Meatco hereby informs producers in Otjinene that it will be hosting...

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Producer Forums key to enhancing relationships with producers

20 Nov 2020

One of the key function of the Livestock Procurement Division is to...

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Beef Production Systems

13 Nov 2020

Weaner Production System ran extensively in the Rust de Winter area...

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Notice: Transporter Fees

13 Nov 2020

Meatco strongly cautions that during the offloading of animals, the...

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First Night School class topic: Supplementation According to Seasons and Why

06 Nov 2020

First Meatco Night School held. Distinguished invited stak...

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Public Enterprises Board Members Undergo Induction Training

06 Nov 2020

Public Enterprises Board Directors that were inducted. The Mini...

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Notice: Meatco’s Advance-booking requests reminder

30 Oct 2020

Meatco is reminding producers that the Advance-booking requests for...

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Beef Export markets Analysis by Economist Mally Likokela

23 Oct 2020

African Swine Fever has had a dynamic and rapid influence on the gl...

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President Geingob contributes to ‘Growth at Home Strategy’

23 Oct 2020

On 2 October 2020, Meatco, through its Livestock Production and Val...

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First Meatco Night School Begins 29 October

18 Oct 2020

  The Livestock Production and Value Addition department i...

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Meatco drives the importance of 90/40 day compliance and ear tags at FLMs

18 Oct 2020

Tallismanus FLM Meatco’s, Manager: Livestock Procure...

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Namibia’s Red Meat Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

09 Oct 2020

TEN key trends will define the face of the Namibian red meat industry ov...

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Meatco to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in sourcing cattle

02 Oct 2020

The Meatco Livestock Production and Value-addition Department ...

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Adequate rainfall forecast for SADC during 2020/21 season

25 Sep 2020

  Source: Southern African News Features SANF 20 no 39, Au...

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Notice: Advance booking requests for November 2020

25 Sep 2020

Producers are reminded that Wednesday, 30 September 2020, is the last da...

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Meatco evaluates Agricultural Conference

25 Sep 2020

Meatco was invited to the Agricultural Conference hosted by the Nam...

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Meatco working towards the inclusivity of all Namibian producers

18 Sep 2020

Weekend producers and NECFU members engaged by Meatco ...

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Meatco Board of Directors visit's the Meat Board

18 Sep 2020

Delegates of the Meatco Board of Directors and the Meat Board of Na...

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Notice: Completion of DVS Health Declaration for slaughtering animals at Meatco

11 Sep 2020

  Meatco is compelling producers, who are applying for a M...

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Meatco Procures at Talismanus through its permit day

04 Sep 2020

On Thursday, 28 August 2020 Meatco's Livestock Production ...

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Meatco’s NCA Subsidiary operations

04 Sep 2020

Carcasses from Bonanza Oshakati an operation which is part of Meatco'...

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Notice: Acceptable Security Under Meatco’s Fixed-Price Slaughter Contract

28 Aug 2020

Dear Esteemed Producers, This notification serves to inform all our ...

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Notice: Advance-booking requests for October 2020

21 Aug 2020

Meatco reminds producers they have until Monday, 31 August, to make...

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Notice: Animal Health Act 1 of 2011- Animal Identification Regulations

21 Aug 2020

ATTENTION ALL FARMERS The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and La...

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The impact of Covid-19 on Meatco markets and returns

21 Aug 2020

The outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic affected Meatco like most ...

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POSTPONEMENT OF 34TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020

17 Aug 2020

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FAN Meat Scheme awareness

14 Aug 2020

The FAN Meat Scheme, which aims to assure the quality and safety of meat...

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Phosphorus: a vital source of animal nutrition

14 Aug 2020

Phosphorus is one of the most important minerals in animal nutrition. It...

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Update on Meatco Foundation activities for 2020

14 Aug 2020

The Meatco Foundation is supporting producers and stakeholders in v...

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Meatco concludes second round of FLMs

07 Aug 2020

Meatco’s new board and management team has concluded its second ro...

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Urgent: Access Meat Board of Namibia Services Online

07 Aug 2020

To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the Meat Board of Namibia&...

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Producers to indicate Free-range or Grain-fed animals upon delivery

31 Jul 2020

Meatco has recently amended its Sales Advice to enable producers to indi...

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China remains world's leading consumer of beef

24 Jul 2020

Over the first two months of this year, the total volume of China's ...

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Meatco FLMs

24 Jul 2020

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Meatco sharpens its vision

24 Jul 2020

Vision and mission give a sense of purpose or establish the reason ...

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NOTICE: Meatco Annual General Meeting

24 Jul 2020

Meatco Annual General Meeting scheduled for 21 August 2020 &nbs...

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ATTENTION ALL PRODUCERS - MEATCO RE-ACTIVATES THE FIXED PRICE SLAUGHTER CONTRACT (FPSC)

24 Jul 2020

Namibia is recovering from drought and most producers are finding it dif...

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Meatco working towards transparency and stakeholder relationships

17 Jul 2020

Meatco Otjiwarongo FLM Meatco's Board of Directors, Ch...

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Movement of cloven-hoofed animals for slaughter

17 Jul 2020

On Tuesday, 7 July 2020, the Directorate of Veterinary Services cir...

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Notice: Tagging and registration of animals

10 Jul 2020

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is overseeing the implement...

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Update on the USA Market

10 Jul 2020

Meatco has shipped 18 containers with an average weight of 23 tonnes to ...

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MEATCO STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT ROADSHOWS

10 Jul 2020

ATTENTION ALL PRODUCERS Meatco will be hosting Farmers’ ...

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NOTICE: Meatco to engage Farmers' through Farmers’ Liaison Meetings

03 Jul 2020

Meatco plans to commence Farmers’ Liaison Meetings (FLMs) in two w...

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Regenerating a Balance and Growing the Livestock Industry for Prosperity.

26 Jun 2020

 Executive: Marketing and Sales, Andre Mouton   O...

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Notice: Advance-booking requests for August 2020

26 Jun 2020

Meatco is reminding producers that they have until 30 June 2020 to ...

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Notice: Opting for Advance Bookings

19 Jun 2020

Meatco is urging producers to use the advance-booking platforms, as the ...

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Notice: No animal purchases for the Okapuka Feedlot until further notice

12 Jun 2020

Meatco hereby informs producers that there will be no animal purchases d...

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Vetumbuavi Junius Mungunda: A Top Ten Producer for May 2020

12 Jun 2020

Vetumbuavi Junius Mungunda: A Top Ten Producer for May 2020 Whe...

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Ear tag registrations now online

12 Jun 2020

The Meat Board of Namibia has announced that cattle ear-tag registration...

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MEAT BOARD INTRODUCES MARKET TENDENCIES

12 Jun 2020

During the first term of 2020, 31.39% fewer cattle were marketed co...

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Ear Tag Quota System

05 Jun 2020

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, through the Director...

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BRC Audits Meatco on Covid-19 Risk Assessment

05 Jun 2020

On 30 April 2020, Meatco underwent an online risk assessment audit for t...

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Effects of inadequate transport conditions on the product

29 May 2020

Since Meatco’s world-class products fetch a significant premi...

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Meat Board develops FAN Meat grain-fed standards

29 May 2020

Amid the effects of the devastating drought the country experienced...

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Notice: Advance-booking requests for July 2020

29 May 2020

Producers are hereby reminded that they have until Sunday, 31 May 2...

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International beef analysis amid Coronavirus pandemic

22 May 2020

The 2019 drought severely affected the quality of cattle marketed to Mea...

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Agribank launches stimulus packages for farmers

22 May 2020

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (AgriBank) has announced a set of COVID...

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MEAT BOARD PREPARES ZAMBEZI ABATTOIR FOR AUDIT

22 May 2020

Following a successful trial slaughter, the ZAMBEZI abattoir needs to be...

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TRENDS IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY

15 May 2020

The Meat Board of Namibia (MBN) has highlighted the following developmen...

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Message from Newly Appointed Meatco Board

15 May 2020

Meatco Board of Directors Chairperson, Johnnie Hamman.   ...

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Meatco procures slaughter-ready animals at Okakarara Permit Day

15 May 2020

Okakarara Auction Kraals   Meatco, under the Okakarara...

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Animal Welfare - some of the best beef in the world

08 May 2020

Meatco requires that all farms registered with it must be members o...

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Meatco’s Role in Regenerative Farming

08 May 2020

Whole Foods, an organisation involved in the marketing of healthy and or...

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Meatco’s free-range beef

30 Apr 2020

Perhaps you have spotted the 'free range' tag on some beef ...

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Namibian Beef: A taste like no other

30 Apr 2020

Meatco constantly strives to meet the demands of an ever-changing a...

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Honourable Leon Jooste appoints Meatco Board

30 Apr 2020

The Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2019 (Act No. 1 of 2019), commonl...

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Meatco donates 25 000 corned meat tins

29 Apr 2020

Meatco, as a responsible corporate citizen, has donated 25 000 tins of q...

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What is Regenerative Organic Certified

29 Apr 2020

If you are a consumer or participant in the organic industry, something ...

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Notice: Advance-booking requests for June 2020

29 Apr 2020

Meatco reminds producers that they have until Thursday, 30 April 2020, t...

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Effects of COVID-19 on global markets

17 Apr 2020

All countries realise the need to keep essential industries open and ope...

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Understand cattle behaviour to achieve low-stress handling

17 Apr 2020

Stress in cattle can cause them and their handlers many problems, ultima...

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Kingsley Kwenani becomes new Meatco NCA subsidiary CEO

09 Apr 2020

  Meatco’s Foundation Executive, Kingsley Kwenani, has be...

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NOTICE: CHANGES IN THE PAYMENT TERMS FOR PRODUCERS

09 Apr 2020

Meatco would like to issue a reminder of changes in its payment terms fo...

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Notice: Meatco revisits re-opening date to 06 April 2020 following classification as Essential Services

31 Mar 2020

The Agricultural value chain was declared an essential service thro...

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NOTICE: LOCKDOWN COVID-19

30 Mar 2020

Dear valued producer Meatco business continues.  Please take n...

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Notice: Advance-booking requests for May 2020

27 Mar 2020

Meatco is advising producers that they have until Tuesday, 31 March, to ...

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Meatco enhances direct livestock procurement in wake of COVID-19

27 Mar 2020

Meatco is urging cattle producers to market their livestock through the ...

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Understanding Cattle’s worst enemy: Ticks

20 Mar 2020

It is often said dynamite comes in small packages, or an ant can ki...

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Now that Brexit has happened, what is next?

20 Mar 2020

Following the decision by the United Kingdom (UK) to officially exi...

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Notice: Changes in the payment terms for producers

20 Mar 2020

Meatco is glad to announce changes in its payment terms for livesto...

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Suspension of all abattoir visits/tours at Meatco

16 Mar 2020

In response to the worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all...

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Meatco Booking and Merit Point system reviewed

13 Mar 2020

Meatco implemented the simplified booking and Merit Point system, which ...

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Namibian cattle sector review for Q4

13 Mar 2020

Source: The Meat Board of Namibia The cattle sector saw an overall ...

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Meatco hosts session on farm to fork

13 Mar 2020

Meatco recently hosted a delegation of livestock stakeholders from Madag...

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Dam levels rise

06 Mar 2020

The weekly NamWater dam bulletin showed a continuous rise in dam levels ...

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Notice: MAWF drought interventions

06 Mar 2020

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) wishes to inform ...

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Hydroponics fodder systems for farmers

28 Feb 2020

The Namibia National Farmers Union will set up barley hydroponic fo...

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Notice: Producers urged to opt for advance booking request

28 Feb 2020

Meatco urges producers to make advance booking requests for April d...

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Agriculture Ministerial Annual Address

21 Feb 2020

On 17 February 2020, the Minister of Agriculture Water and Forestry...

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Namibia Ships First Beef Consignment to US

21 Feb 2020

On 19 February 2020, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) dispatched...

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Meatco CEO Message to Producers

21 Feb 2020

I am very enthusiastic and passionate having to work with you – Me...

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Riaan De Klerk: Top Ten Producer for December 2019

14 Feb 2020

  Riaan De Klerk: Top Ten Producer for December 2019 &...

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Small producers need boost to tackle climate fallout

14 Feb 2020

Source: Namibia Press Agency The World Bank estimates that climate c...

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Meatco procures livestock at permit days

14 Feb 2020

  Meatco's Technical Advisor, Benneth Tjikurame ...

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The importance of the Norwegian market

07 Feb 2020

Norway, as a country, still largely depends on its oil sector, although ...

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Meatco Passes Annual EU Audits

07 Feb 2020

A team from the European Union (EU), on 4 February 2019, conducted a res...

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Meatco awarded Norway quota allocation

07 Feb 2020

In October 2019, eligible organisations were invited to apply to the Mea...

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Singapore High Commissioner holds trade talks with Meatco

07 Feb 2020

On 30 January 2020, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore, ...

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Harsh drought continues

31 Jan 2020

Despite good rainfall in the north-eastern parts of Namibia, it is a des...

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NAMIBIAN LIVESTOCK MORTALITIES DUE TO DROUGHT OCTOBER 2018 TO DECEMBER 2019

31 Jan 2020

Please note that these are the figures as received from the Directorate ...

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Maize bran for sale at Meatco Okapuka Feedlot

24 Jan 2020

MEATCO invites interested farmers to purchase maize bran available at th...

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Sourcing raw material remains Meatco’s key strategy for 2020

24 Jan 2020

LAST week, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, together wit...

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PUBLIC ENTERPRISES GOVERNANCE ACT GAZETTED

24 Jan 2020

THE Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2019 (Act No. 1 of 2019), commonl...

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MEATCO 2019 STAKEHOLDER SURVEY

20 Dec 2019

MEATCO 2019 STAKEHOLDER SURVEY   Dear valued Producer,  ...

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MEAT BOARD ALLOCATES NORWEGIAN BEEF QUOTA 2020

06 Dec 2019

After assessing applications that it has received, the Meat Board h...

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INDUSTRY NOTICES: DECEMBER 2019

06 Dec 2019

DR SHILONGO APPOINTED HEAD VETERINARY EXPERT OFFICER Meatco congratu...

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Notice: Advance-Booking requests for February 2020

06 Dec 2019

Meatco hereby informs producers that advance-booking requests for Februa...

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MeatMA operations during holiday period

29 Nov 2019

  MeatMa, as a source of affordable quality products for t...

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McDonald’s 2019 client audit conducted

29 Nov 2019

On 14-15 November 2019, Meatco underwent the Annual McDonald’...

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Wits MBA Students Tour Meatco

29 Nov 2019

Wits Business School (WBS), as part of its broader objective to expose i...

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Meatco paid above SA parity price

22 Nov 2019

The financial difficulties experienced in the 2018/19 financial alo...

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Year-to-date MSU slaughter update

22 Nov 2019

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) continues to assist farmers i...

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Notice: Producer reminder

22 Nov 2019

Producers are reminded that they have until 30 November 2019 to req...

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MeatMa celebrates 5 years of excellent customer satisfaction

15 Nov 2019

MeatMa, Meatco’s product brand, which was established to supply th...

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New foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed in Limpopo

08 Nov 2019

A case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in a herd of c...

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Sufficient rainfall forecast for SADC this season

08 Nov 2019

The regional rainfall pattern for the 2019/20 agricultural season i...

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South Africa’s NAMC delegation visits Meatco

08 Nov 2019

Meatco hosted a strategic engagement between a delegation from the Natio...

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Meatco scoops National Quality Award 2019

01 Nov 2019

    On 17 October 2019, Meatco was appreciated by...

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Special Members Meeting Agenda for 01 November 2019

29 Oct 2019

Dear valued Meatco Member/Producer, below please find a link to the Spec...

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Notice: Advance booking requests for December 2019

25 Oct 2019

Meatco would hereby like to inform producers that Thursday, 31 Octo...

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Meatco engages communal farmers during FLMs

25 Oct 2019

Meatco Namibia consistently strives to keep its stakeholders in the loop...

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Notice: Erroneous letter

25 Oct 2019

Dear Esteemed Meatco Producer, you may have received a letter by email o...

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AMENDED PROXY FORM AND MEETING STANDARD RULES AND PROCEDURES

22 Oct 2019

Dear Producer,   Please find below, further information regardi...

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IN PREPARATION FOR THE SPECIAL MEMBERS' MEETING RECEIVE ALL ELIGIBLE DOCUMENTATION FOR DOWNLOAD

22 Oct 2019

Special Members’ Meeting Nomination Form   Special Me...

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Special Members' Meeting Nomination Form click here

20 Oct 2019

  Form available for download below Special Memebers' M...

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Executive: Livestock Procurement's Overview of the 2019 NAU Conference

18 Oct 2019

The National Agricultural Union (NAU) held its annual Agricultural Outlo...

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Protocol for the marketing of beef from the NCA using CBT approach

18 Oct 2019

On 11 October 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAW...

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Notice: Reminder of Board Representative Nominations Closing 23 October

18 Oct 2019

All active Meatco members are hereby informed that the nominations for t...

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Notice: Completing a Proxy Form

18 Oct 2019

A Proxy is an authority given to a person to act for another. Produc...

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Red Cross Permit update

11 Oct 2019

The Red Cross permit that the Meatco Windhoek abattoir has been operatin...

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Rain Forecast post drought

11 Oct 2019

  The rainy season for 2018/19 ended at the end of April t...

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Meatco Special Members Meeting slated for 01 November 2019

07 Oct 2019

Notice is hereby given that Meatco’s Board Chairperson will conven...

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The United States Department of Agriculture audits DVS

04 Oct 2019

Namibia, from 23 to 27 September 2019, through the Directorate of V...

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Global Market Beef Overview - Beef Market Size Worth U$383.5 Billion by 2025

04 Oct 2019

For the first time since 2012, global production in all meats (beef, por...

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Notice: Advance bookings reminder for November 2019

27 Sep 2019

Meatco would like to inform producers that the last day to book an advan...

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Notice: Nomination of the new Meatco Board of Directors

27 Sep 2019

Meatco hereby notifies producers that it is preparing for the &ldqu...

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Notice: Revised Slaughter Statement 02 to 29 September 2019

27 Sep 2019

Meatco Management has been doing thorough consultations with produc...

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Meatco Board Chairperson message to producers

23 Sep 2019

Meatco Board Chairperson, Dr. Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun.   ...

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Livestock Procurement Executive visits producers

20 Sep 2019

Executive: Livestock Procurement, Andre Mouton. From 10 to 11 Septem...

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Notice: Advance bookings reminder for November 2019

20 Sep 2019

Meatco would like to inform producers that the last day to book an advan...

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NAU outlook conference

13 Sep 2019

*Adapted from NAU newsletter There is a need to map out a commo...

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Notice: Important information to producers upon animal delivery

13 Sep 2019

At Meatco, the official ear tag is the Radio Frequency Identificati...

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The Quality Assurance Culture at Meatco

06 Sep 2019

At Meatco, quality assurance means ensuring and providing a quality...

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MEAT BOARD INITIATES ADDITIONAL MARKET ACCESS FOR NAMIBIAN MEAT PRODUCTS

06 Sep 2019

Adapted from http://www.nammic.com.na The Meat Board, in collaboration wit...

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Best practices against beef measles

30 Aug 2019

Beef measles (Cysticercus bovis) are grounds for concern in the livestoc...

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NUST Food Science students familiarise with Meatco’s value-addition processes

30 Aug 2019

  Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)...

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Hydroponics Fodder Production – a glimmer of hope for farming

30 Aug 2019

The drought prevailing in Namibia is so severe that Presi...

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Chantell Husselmann explains import VAT exemption on animal feed

23 Aug 2019

The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has requested the Department of Inl...

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Namibian Beef: A taste like no other

23 Aug 2019

In our efforts to become a leading and admired provider of pre...

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Notice: Red Cross Permit extended

16 Aug 2019

Meatco would like to inform its valued producers that the Red Cross...

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Meatco outlines its plan with communal producers

16 Aug 2019

On 12 August 2019, Meatco invited communal key leaders from the Otjozond...

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FMD outbreak in Zambezi region

16 Aug 2019

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) in the Ministry of Agr...

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Meatco involved at the NCA Livestock Sector Transformation workshop

09 Aug 2019

    The Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) hel...

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Use of chicken litter/manure as livestock feed prohibited under FAN Meat Scheme

02 Aug 2019

The Meat Board of Namibia (MBN) hereby informs the farming communit...

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Adhering to conditions of purchase on Sales Advice and RFID Ear Tag

26 Jul 2019

Click here for Sales Advice sample   Due to an increase in ...

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Windhoek Water updates

26 Jul 2019

Meatco operations are at their peak when slaughtering and deboning takes...

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Mnangagwa visits Meatco

26 Jul 2019

FLTR-Senior Manager: Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Dr Adria...

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How Meatco adds value

19 Jul 2019

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of th...

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Diplomats tour Meatco

19 Jul 2019

On 18 July 2019, diplomats from the Ministry of International ...

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Kapana cook-off' at the coast

12 Jul 2019

Do join us for the coastal round of the 2019 Nedbank Kapana cook-off. Th...

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Meatco producer feed initiative

12 Jul 2019

Meatco has embarked on a feed supply initiative through which it will as...

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Kapana cook-off' aims to find unique national culinary flair

05 Jul 2019

The Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition 2019 continued ov...

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Notice: Abide by delivery dates during this abnormal peak season

05 Jul 2019

Meatco is encouraging producers to always thoroughly read their Sales Ad...

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The role of marketing during beef exporting

28 Jun 2019

The marketing business unit consistently ensures the spread of Meat...

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Meatco undergoes BRC Audit for 2019

28 Jun 2019

Meatco’s Export Abattoir maintained an A-Grade Status during the a...

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Meatco Annual Report 2018/19

24 Jun 2019

Click below for link to latest Annual report Annual Report 2018/19 ...

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Meatco Foundation inspects projects

21 Jun 2019

The Meatco Foundation, Meatco’s corporate social in...

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Tips for stress-free livestock transporting

21 Jun 2019

*Adapted from Farmers Weekly Stress in animals causes the suppr...

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Urgent Notice: Misuse of slaughter bookings

20 Jun 2019

Special notice from the Executive: Livestock Procurement, Andre Mouton. ...

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NOTICE: Meatco Annual General Meeting

14 Jun 2019

  Meatco Annual General Meeting scheduled for 21 June 2019...

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33rd Annual General Meeting Standard Meeting Rules and Procedures and Agenda

14 Jun 2019

Standard Meeting Rules and Procedures Committee-Cover Note Standard ...

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Meatco’s export quality beef now available for local consumption

07 Jun 2019

Meatco has availed its export quality beef cuts to Food Lover’s Ma...

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Meatco QA standards match up to high production

07 Jun 2019

Meatco quality assurance (QA) personnel are continually monitoring incom...

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CALL FOR MOTIONS TO THE 33RD MEATCO AGM SCHEDULED

31 May 2019

Meatco members are encouraged to can submit their motions to be included...

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Minister appoints commercial representative

31 May 2019

Commercial Representative on the Meatco Board of Directors, Kay-Die...

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Tanzanian delegation visits Meatco

31 May 2019

  On 28 May 2019, Tanzanian President John Magufuli a...

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Namibian, Guinean Presidents tour Meatco Abattoir

10 May 2019

Dignitaries inside the Meatco Export Abattoir. In the Cent...

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Declaration of a National Drought Emergency

10 May 2019

  Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Agriculture...

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How to use the Meatco GO APP

03 May 2019

Open an internet browser either on your phone, tablet or comput...

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Employee hygiene is the key to meat safety

03 May 2019

Employees closely working with the product hold the key to meat saf...

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Namibia protects beef exports to Europe

26 Apr 2019

  Namibia is preparing measures to protect its beef exports to ...

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Update on FMD in South Africa

26 Apr 2019

On 17 April 2019, Zweli Silangwe, Acting Chief Director: Stakeholder Rel...

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MeatMa to the people

18 Apr 2019

MeatMa sales representatives and the team were on the road once again to...

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Water savings vital

12 Apr 2019

At the beginning of April 2019, the country’s dams held 31.1 perce...

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Dare to Care subsidy starts

12 Apr 2019

The Dare to Care initiative to subsidise certain livestock feed lines wa...

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MeatMa continues to engage at grassroots level

12 Apr 2019

MeatMa, Meatco’s product brand, continues to engage and provide th...

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Call to support Namibian drought disaster fund

05 Apr 2019

The Namibian Dare to Care Disaster Fund is standing at R2.2 million. ...

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Meatco completes a successful audit by Nortura

05 Apr 2019

The Meatco Windhoek Abattoir underwent an audit conducted every second y...

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The story of Sackeus Kateya

05 Apr 2019

Since winning the ultimate kapana championship in the 2018 Nedbank Kapan...

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The Importance of DVS Clinical Declaration Form

29 Mar 2019

Meatco strives to be a key player in various niche markets and, more so,...

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First consignment off to China

29 Mar 2019

On Thursday, 28 March 2019, Meatco Namibia officially dispatched its fir...

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Meatco working to create marketing opportunities for NCA farmers

22 Mar 2019

On 15 March 2019, the Meatco Board of Directors and Management held a Fa...

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Notice: Meatco producers urged to deliver only healthy animals

15 Mar 2019

 Meatco urges producers to ensure that only healthy animals are del...

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Meatco engagements prove popular

15 Mar 2019

Reigning Communal Producer of the Year, Sakaria Gaeb, says the Meatco FL...

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One third of water left in the country´s dams

15 Mar 2019

NamWater announced that all the dams in the country were 33.6 percent fu...

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Meatco illuminates the 2019 PMR Awards

01 Mar 2019

  The Meat Corporation of Namibia (MEATCO) received Four Profes...

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Meatco Foundation supports Ohangwena Cooperative

01 Mar 2019

The Meatco Foundation, Meatco’s corporate social investment wing, ...

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Young & determined to succeed

22 Feb 2019

In 2016, Meatco, as a responsible corporate citizen, allocated funds to ...

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Notice: Advance bookings for April 2019

22 Feb 2019

Producers are reminded that they have until Thursday, 28 February 2019, ...

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PRODUCERS URGED TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH NEW BOOKING SYSTEM

15 Feb 2019

The Meatco new booking system has been effective since 1 October last ye...

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Meatco forms part of the GS1 Barcode Centre establishment

15 Feb 2019

The public-private dialogue information sharing session held b...

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Producer reactions to price dynamics in the beef industry

08 Feb 2019

As a meat-processing and meat marketing entity, Meatco’s overall p...

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Ehungiro Village hosts training and information days

01 Feb 2019

     Farmers’ training at Ehungiro: Presentati...

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Notice: Meatcos Contract Feeding Scheme Reactivated

01 Feb 2019

Meatco hereby informing producers that the Contract Feeding Scheme ...

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Meatco markets

25 Jan 2019

The beef industry, being a major exporting entity globally, undergoes co...

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Meatco seeks to assist producers’ amid agricultural difficulties ahead

25 Jan 2019

2019 is expected to be yet another difficult year for the Namibian ...

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Dam figure comparison 2018/2019

18 Jan 2019

The first half of the rainy season is officially over and luckily the Vo...

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Notice: Meatco operations re-opening

11 Jan 2019

The Meatco Windhoek Factory will officially resume with slaughter as fro...

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MINSTRY OF AGRICULTURE SUSPENDS IMPORT AND IN TRANSIT MOVEMENT OF CLOVEN HOOFED ANIMALS FROM SOUTH AFRICA

11 Jan 2019

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry have suspended the impor...

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Scam Alert

11 Dec 2018

There is a dubious email doing the rounds that Meatco Namibia has change...

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Notice: Reminder Advance booking for February 2019

07 Dec 2018

Meatco hereby reminds our valued producers that they can sign for a...

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Court ruling on farmers vs Minister and Meatco Board

30 Nov 2018

Amon Ngavetene and 4 others vs Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forest...

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To be sustainable, innovate. But not too soon!

30 Nov 2018

Dr Koos Coetzee* The correct use of new technology can help a farmer...

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Vaccinate your animals; it’ll pay you in the long run

23 Nov 2018

Administering a vaccine to your animals will cost you money. But not vac...

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Notice: Producers reminded of advanced booking

23 Nov 2018

Producers’ are reminded that they have until Friday, 30 November 2...

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TOTAL CATTLE SALES DECLINE IN RELATION TO 2017

16 Nov 2018

According to the latest Meat Board statistics, beef export abattoirs are...

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Cattle branding: how to get it right every time

16 Nov 2018

If branding is carried out poorly, it can lead to infection, muscle dama...

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Animal disease experts from Africa to get specialist training

09 Nov 2018

Nearly 200 veterinary epidemiologists in Africa are scheduled to undergo...

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Top 10 Producers’ for January-October 2018

09 Nov 2018

January 2018 Producer Po...

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Zooming into the Commercial Farmers Representative nominees

02 Nov 2018

The Meatco Board held its Special Members’ meeting on 26 October 2...

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Why I deliver to Meatco

02 Nov 2018

It is always important to sit with producers and find out what their mot...

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Die Boer Business 7 Breakfast

02 Nov 2018

Namibia Media Holdings (NMH) held its annual Die Boer Business 7 breakfa...

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FAO Representatives from the UN exposed to Meatco’s facilities

26 Oct 2018

A delegation of 20 representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organis...

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Notice: Reminder for Advance Booking Requests

26 Oct 2018

Producers are reminded to make advance bookings end of October to slaugh...

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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE SPECIAL MEMBERS' MEETING-26 OCTOBER 2018

22 Oct 2018

As stipulated in Section 5 (3) of the Meatco Act the one of 2001, Minist...

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Piet Gouws re-elected as LPO Chairman at Congress

19 Oct 2018

THE Livestock Producers' Organization (LPO) held its Congress in Win...

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The physical contamination of meat

19 Oct 2018

Physical contamination of meat, also referred to as the root of all cont...

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Rainfall expectations in Southern Africa in 2018/19

12 Oct 2018

Southern Africa is expected to receive erratic rainfall in the 2018/19 a...

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Notice: Producer Awards Braai scheduled

12 Oct 2018

Meatco hereby invites producers to the 2018 Producer of the Year Awards ...

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SADC - EU EPA Agreement

05 Oct 2018

The Namibian Trade Forum (NTF) recently launched a roadshow promoting th...

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Halaal and its significance at Meatco

05 Oct 2018

Halaal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permissible. This is not only...

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Meatco special members meeting-Director Nomination Form Download

02 Oct 2018

As previously communicated Minister of Agriculture honourable Alphe...

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Meatco continues paying above SA parity price

28 Sep 2018

The financial difficulties experienced in the 2017/18 financial year hin...

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Notice: Filling of vacancy on Meatco Board for a commercial farmer representative

28 Sep 2018

Minister of Agriculture honourable Alpheus !Naruseb has directed the cha...

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MeatMa turns 4!

21 Sep 2018

Meatco’s product brand MeatMa, incepted on 28 August 2014, is cele...

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NEED TO KNOW: GRASS-FED & FREE-RANGE BEEF

21 Sep 2018

Perhaps you have spotted the 'Free range' tag on some beef produ...

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Agricultural Outlook Conference slated for 10 October 2018

21 Sep 2018

The Agricultural Outlook Conference will this year take place on 10 Octo...

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Notice: Meatco prohibits sale of stock theft

14 Sep 2018

Meatco strongly urges producers, auctioneers and the entire cattle indus...

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EU clients visit Meatco

14 Sep 2018

Meatco successfully hosted a European Union (EU) customer delegation fro...

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MeatMa hosts promotional activities in the south

14 Sep 2018

The second MeatMa roadshow in the southern part of the country was held ...

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MeatMa insights: Rewards card

07 Sep 2018

Launched in 2014, MeatMA is a complete range of quality value-added meat...

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Meatco rewarded with entire Norwegian quota

07 Sep 2018

Meatco now supplies 1,600 tonnes of beef to the Norwegian market, which ...

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Notice - New booking and notification process for producers

31 Aug 2018

Following the simplification of the booking and merit point system, Meat...

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Meatco associates with UK-based Greene King

24 Aug 2018

Meatco recently got approval to serve premium meat to Greene King, a com...

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Cattle breeds and their characteristics

24 Aug 2018

There are 25 different breeds of cattle in Namibia and, much like rugby ...

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Notice: Service persons to contact

17 Aug 2018

Producers are hereby informed of the contact persons in their respective...

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Permit day held in Gam

17 Aug 2018

Meatco, through the Gam Farmers’ Association, organised the first ...

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Meatco exhibits at 3rd Annual SADC Industrialisation Week

10 Aug 2018

Namibia hosted the 3rd Annual SADC Industrialisation Week from 30 July t...

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Namibia’s Kapana connoisseurs crowned

10 Aug 2018

The 2018 Kapana Cook-off Competition grand finale was held on 4 August a...

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Central Region Kapana Cook-off well organised

03 Aug 2018

On 28 July 2018, Nedbank Namibia in partnership with MeatMa, Namibia Che...

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Climate Smart Community Based Rangeland and Livestock Adaptation (CBRLA) Part 2

03 Aug 2018

Shamathe was, however, quick to point out that this climate change drive...

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Eastern Region Kapana Cook-off Competition promotes diversity

27 Jul 2018

The Eastern Region Kapana cook-off Competition was held on 21 July 2018 ...

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Global beef markets

27 Jul 2018

The major factor driving demand in the global beef market is the rise in...

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Coastal Kapana cook-off competition participants bring their A-game

20 Jul 2018

The coastal Nedbank Kapana cook-off Preliminary Round took place on Satu...

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Farmers taught how to navigate economic crisis

20 Jul 2018

Economies go through cycles and farmers must manage their farms and fina...

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Meatco commissions new fire pump at Windhoek Factory

13 Jul 2018

Managing hazards and risks within the workplace is an important aspect o...

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President unhappy with redline

13 Jul 2018

President Hage Geingob has voiced Namibia’s dissatisfaction with s...

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Opening of Special Delivery Agreement

09 Jul 2018

Signing: 9 July until 20 July 2018 Slaughter: 6 August to 28 September...

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Nedbank Kapana competition sizzles in Northern pre-round

06 Jul 2018

Nedbank Namibia in conjunction with MeatMa, Namibia Chefs Association (N...

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Agricultural GDP slows

06 Jul 2018

The contribution to the gross domestic product of primary and secondary ...

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US Ambassador to Namibia tours Meatco Plant

29 Jun 2018

 Meatco is expected to ship its first consignment of beef to the Un...

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Meat preparation as per Meatco

29 Jun 2018

Meatco remains one of the establishment’s that promises a shelf-li...

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Meatco holds 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)

26 Jun 2018

Meatco held its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 June 2018 at the...

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Meatco Annual report released at 32nd AGM

26 Jun 2018

Meatco held its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 June 2018 at the...

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Mobile Slaughter Unit delivers on promise

22 Jun 2018

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) that was introduced into the ...

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Dry season feeding strategies in Namibia

22 Jun 2018

If grazing is not supplemented during the winter months, an animal&rsquo...

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AGM Nr 32 Agenda & Amended Meatco Member Standard Meeting Rules & Procedures v2

18 Jun 2018

../files/files/180615_MN_SR_AGM_Nr32_Agenda_final.pdf ../files/files...

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Meatco Foundation gives back to community

15 Jun 2018

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Meatco Fo...

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Meatco reinstates 15% VAT on cattle procured at the Windhoek abattoir

15 Jun 2018

Due to the current confusion and room for various interpretations regard...

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MEATCO PRODUCER PROXY FORMS

12 Jun 2018

All producers who were Meatco members as at 30 June 2013 are also invite...

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MeatMa hold roadshows in Erongo Region

08 Jun 2018

MeatMa, Meatco’s product brand for the local market, held promotio...

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The importance of an AGM

08 Jun 2018

It is annual general meeting season – the time of the year when mo...

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Meatco-produced beef remains of premium quality

01 Jun 2018

In accordance with the Meat Industry Act of 2002, Namibian meat is ...

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Meatco reaches blood drive target

01 Jun 2018

The Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NAMBTS) team recently visited Me...

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The advantages of forming an agricultural cooperative

24 May 2018

An agricultural cooperative is a formal form of farmer collective action...

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Meatco Annual General Meeting Scheduled for 22 June 2018

21 May 2018

As per Section 14 (8) of the Meatco Act 1 of 2001, notice is hereby give...

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AU Commission Chairperson pays courtesy call to Meatco

18 May 2018

African Union Commission Chairperson, His Excellency Mr Moussa Faki Maha...

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Meatco represented at the Nedbank Kapana cook-off 2018 launch

18 May 2018

Nedbank Namibia in conjunction with sponsors such as Meatco unleashed th...

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Agriculture Minister !Naruseb visits Meatco

18 May 2018

Recently-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), H...

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Meatco’s Canning Department gets a clean bill of health from Lucky Star

11 May 2018

Meatco’s Cannery department was audited on 24 April 2018 by Lucky ...

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How to use Meatco GO App

11 May 2018

How to use Meatco GO App   1.    &...

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Mongolian delegation learns from Meatco’s operations

03 May 2018

Meatco through the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) hosted a mee...

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The importance of vaccinating your cattle

03 May 2018

Vaccines can prevent a wide range of diseases that can cause reduced pro...

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Notice: Meatco reopens window for signing Special Delivery Agreements for the second period

27 Apr 2018

Meatco has heeded the requests of producers who do not have slaughter sp...

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Notice: Meatco abattoir placed under quarantine

27 Apr 2018

Meatco’s export abattoir is currently under a red-cross permit aft...

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Notice: Meatco Windhoek Abattoir to remain open in May

27 Apr 2018

The Meatco Windhoek abattoir will continue to operate as normal during t...

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Revamped Okangoho crush pen provides increased marketing opportunities to farmers

20 Apr 2018

The Okangoho Multi-purpose Cooperative through the Meatco Foundation las...

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Notice: Value Added Tax on livestock at abattoirs

20 Apr 2018

Following a directive from the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) Inland ...

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Mobile Slaughter Unit delivers on promise

20 Apr 2018

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) that was introduced into the ...

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Meatco urges farmers not to overload delivery trucks

13 Apr 2018

Livestock transportation should result in as little stress to the animal...

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Notice: Meatco reminds producers to verify documentation and deliver EU compliant animals

13 Apr 2018

Meatco is reminding producers to verify all documentation and to deliver...

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Maintaining healthy cattle during winter

13 Apr 2018

Colder temperatures raise nutrient requirements of both cows and calves....

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Namibians warmly embrace the MeatMa product brand

06 Apr 2018

Namibians in 2017 consumed through MeatMa outlets over 500,000 kg o...

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Meatco guarantees quality products at all times

06 Apr 2018

Meatco constantly strives to meet the demands of an ever-changing and co...

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Meatco stands out at the 2018 PMR Awards

06 Apr 2018

LTR- Acting Chief Executive Officer  Jannie Breytenbach and Ex...

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Making livestock farming more climate-smart with Dr Axel Part 2

06 Apr 2018

Climate change is expected to seriously impact fodder production in Nami...

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Making livestock farming more climate-smart with Dr Axel Part 1

29 Mar 2018

IN THE worst-case scenario, the climate of Windhoek in 2030 will be like...

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Meatco urges producers to honour their delivery contracts

29 Mar 2018

The beef industry provides food and livelihood to thousands of people in...

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Notice: Meatco clarifies weekly produce price changes

23 Mar 2018

In a bid to remain a successful and profitable business in the interest ...

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Meatco producer prices at a record high

23 Mar 2018

Meatco has increased producer prices, which are now at their highest lev...

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Tracing beef from farm-to-fork

16 Mar 2018

Meatco sells beef products to high-end retail outlets, restaurant chains...

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The VCF vital to the sustenance of the Namibian meat industry

16 Mar 2018

The Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF), also referred to as the “Red Li...

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Meatco products safe from listeria risk

09 Mar 2018

Earlier this week, Meatco issued a media release assuring our consumers ...

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Construction of Okangoho crush pen nearing completion

09 Mar 2018

Construction of the Okangoho crush pen, an initiative of the Meatco Foun...

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Meatco advises caution to public

05 Mar 2018

Meatco has recently come across concerning social media posts regarding ...

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Special message from Acting Chief Executive Officer: Jannie Breytenbach

02 Mar 2018

Dear valued producers, Meatco understands the current looming drought th...

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Notice: Slaughter space

02 Mar 2018

Slaughter space during March is extremely limited and producers must ple...

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New online Booking System to be efficient

02 Mar 2018

Meatco is in the process of introducing an improved booking system that ...

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Meatma now selling at Choppies.

23 Feb 2018

In August 2014, Meatco launched MeatMa product brand and MeatMa Windhoek...

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Nguvauva recognised by farmers association

23 Feb 2018

Meatco’s Communal Producer of the Year 2016, Esegiel Nguvauva, was...

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New CAB members appointed by outgoing minister of Agriculture

23 Feb 2018

Honourable John Mutorwa recently unveiled new members of the Cooperative...

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Drought preparedness in communal areas with Dr Axel (part two)

16 Feb 2018

Imagine you had a factory that makes toilet paper. Imagine too that ever...

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Construction of Okangoho crush pen starts

16 Feb 2018

Construction of the Okangoho crush pen, an initiative of the Meatco Foun...

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World: Beef (Cattle Meat) - Market Report. Analysis and forecast to 2025

16 Feb 2018

Global beef market revenue amounted to US$259,182 million in 2015, dropp...

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Notice: Meatco pays out N$1.9 million to producers for the fourth delivery period of 2017

09 Feb 2018

On 2 February 2018, Meatco paid a total of N$1.9 million for the N$2.50 ...

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Notice: Contract signing period

09 Feb 2018

To secure a slaughter space in the 2nd period of 2018,  Meatco woul...

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Meat Board rolls out producer registration exercise

02 Feb 2018

In August 2017, the Meat Board of Namibia intensified its livestock prod...

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Drought preparedness in communal areas with Dr Axel part 1

02 Feb 2018

The following is adapted from an earlier article by Dr Axel Rothague, fo...

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AGRARIA visits Meatco Okapuka feedlot

26 Jan 2018

Brazilian based Agraria recently visited the Meatco Okapuka feedlot with...

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POYA WINNER LONDON EXPERIENCE

26 Jan 2018

First of all, our sincere appreciation to Meatco for making possible thi...

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CHINESE VICE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE VISITS MEATCO

26 Jan 2018

Vice Minister Qu Dongyu led a delegation of officials from his ministry ...

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Notice: Meatco Windhoek Factory closing dates 2017

08 Dec 2017

The Meatco Windhoek Factory will be closed as from Wednesday, 20 Decembe...

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Notice: Meatco offices closure for 2017

01 Dec 2017

All Meatco regional offices will be closed from Monday, 18 December 2017...

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Notice: Meatco Fixed Price Contract to run until March 2018

01 Dec 2017

Producers are hereby informed that the Fixed Price Contract will be avai...

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Meatco Foundation and UNIL erect crush pen

24 Nov 2017

The Foundation, Meatco’s socio-economic responsibility vehicle, in...

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Notice: First contract signing period for 2018

24 Nov 2017

As from 1 November 2017, our valued producers can sign Slaughter Cattle ...

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Dr Brett Barham consults on beef cattle conformation

17 Nov 2017

When performing a visual evaluation of the animal, note the following fe...

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Understanding the Chinese market

17 Nov 2017

The announcement in May last year that Meatco had received CNCA app...

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Changes to the Fixed Price Slaughter Contract

17 Nov 2017

Meatco recently made a few contractual modifications to the Fixed Price ...

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Hygiene micro-organisms tested at the Meatco lab

10 Nov 2017

Meatco’s laboratory aims to guarantee outstanding quality at all t...

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The life of an employee after a workplace injury

10 Nov 2017

Following an ammonia leak that occurred on 8 March 2017 at the Meatco Wi...

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Notice: Contract pay-outs for the third period of 2017

10 Nov 2017

Meatco recently paid the N$2.50 contract premium to producers who signed...

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Notice: Scheduled Meatco permit days

03 Nov 2017

Meatco hosts permit days at Otjituuo on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 November ...

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MeatMa products

03 Nov 2017

Stetson Legend wors Chief's Choice ...

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Meatco Factory visitors to provide identification

03 Nov 2017

The Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 and British Retail Con...

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China Meat Association holds talks with Meatco

03 Nov 2017

A total of 20 members of the China Meat Association (CMA) visited Meatco...

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Consultation with Dr Axel Rothauge on grazing continued (Part 2 of 2)

27 Oct 2017

As mentioned last week, grasses in Namibia seldom have the chance t...

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NOTICE: CONTRACT PREMIUM FOR 2018 ANNOUNCED

27 Oct 2017

Every October Meatco announces the contract premium for the coming year....

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Okakarara permit day delivers

27 Oct 2017

Meatco’s permit day initiative for communal areas has gained momen...

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Notice: First contract signing period for 2018

20 Oct 2017

As from 1 November 2017, our valued producers can sign Slaughter Cattle ...

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Dr Axel Rothauge consults farmers on grazing (Part 1 of 2)

20 Oct 2017

Heavy rain in several parts of the country is always a delight for ...

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Meatco FPSC quotas and applications

13 Oct 2017

Meatco has provisioned an additional slaughter quota of 1 800 cattle usi...

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Effects of inadequate transport conditions on the product

13 Oct 2017

Lately, the number of double deck trucks that deliver cattle to Meatco&r...

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Importance of Agriculture in Namibia

06 Oct 2017

Agriculture is the lifeblood of Namibia; it is in our bones, in our drea...

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Weather expectations for Southern Africa

06 Oct 2017

The 21st Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-2...

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Completed Helena crush pen beneficial to the community

06 Oct 2017

From 5 to 7 September 2017, Meatco held the first permit day at the rece...

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USA audits Namibian beef production systems

29 Sep 2017

On 12 September 2017, Namibia through the Directorate of Veterinary Serv...

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Meatco continues to invest in agricultural shows

29 Sep 2017

As Namibia’s largest meat processing and meat marketing entity, Me...

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Agricultural productivity in the spotlight

29 Sep 2017

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently hosted its annual symposium under the...

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Meatco engages NNFU

22 Sep 2017

On 19 September 2017, Meatco engaged the Namibia National Farmers Union ...

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Non-contract slaughter option opened

22 Sep 2017

Due to available slaughter space, Meatco Livestock Procurement Managemen...

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Notice: Meatco Windhoek Factory halts operations

22 Sep 2017

Meatco’s Windhoek Factory will be closed from 27 September to 1 Oc...

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NORWEGIAN QUOTA'S IMPORTANCE TO MEATCO

15 Sep 2017

Norway is a very rewarding market for Namibia and the hope is that as ma...

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Weekly Prices 11 -17 Sep 2017 (week 37)

08 Sep 2017

For 2017 :11 Sept -17 Sept 2017...

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Okahandja Cold Storage -an outstanding achievement

08 Sep 2017

After its conversion earlier this year, Meatco Okahandja Cold Storage ha...

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A simplified explanation on Import/Export parity

08 Sep 2017

Export Parity Price (EPP) is defined as the price a producer receives or...

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World beef exports: Ranking of countries

01 Sep 2017

India was the largest exporter of beef in the world in 2016, followed by...

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Quality Assurance chasing zero tolerance

01 Sep 2017

Of all functions in the food processing industry, Quality Assurance (QA)...

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Annasruh moving forward

25 Aug 2017

The first phase of the Annasruh feedlot that is situated in the Omaheke ...

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FLMs back in full swing in 2017

25 Aug 2017

Meatco’s Farmer Liaison Meetings for communal areas commenced in K...

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Notice: Weekly Fixed Price Contract signing deadline

25 Aug 2017

Producers are hereby informed that the weekly deadline to sign contracts...

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Importance of value addition

18 Aug 2017

Namibia’s Growth at Home Strategy reinforces the importance of acc...

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Nguvauva receives bull from Meatco

18 Aug 2017

Esegiel Nguvauva who was crowned Communal Producer of the Year 2016, rec...

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Fixed Contract Prices

18 Aug 2017

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Weekly Producer Price

18 Aug 2017

For 2017 :21 Aug -27 Aug 2017 (week 34) ...

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Notice: 31 August 2017 D-Day for signing contracts

11 Aug 2017

31 August 2017 is the last signing date for Delivery Agreements for the ...

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Special Delivery Agreement for September 2017

11 Aug 2017

Meatco’s Livestock Procurement Management approved signing of a Sp...

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Kapana cook-off champion crowned

04 Aug 2017

On Saturday 29 July 2017, the third annual Nedbank Kapana cook-off came ...

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Meatco educates staff on job evaluation principles

04 Aug 2017

In 2010, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) embarked on a job regr...

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INTRODUCTION OF THE MEATCO FIXED PRICE SLAUGHTER CONTRACT (FPSC)

04 Aug 2017

The beef production industry is an ever-evolving one, thus Meatco n...

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Weaner price increase and its effect on Meatco’s sustainability

28 Jul 2017

The current high weaner price paid for by South African agents at auctio...

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The role of the Agricultural Trade Forum: What is in it for Meatco?

28 Jul 2017

The Agricultural Trade Forum (ATF) was established in 2003 as per sectio...

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Notice: Signing for the 4th contract period

21 Jul 2017

Producers are reminded that the signing of the Delivery Agreement for th...

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NLMC upholds the agricultural industry in Namibia

21 Jul 2017

The National Livestock Marketing Committee (NLMC) through the Meat Board...

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Meatco is still the farmers partner

14 Jul 2017

The 2016 Bureau of Food and Agriculture Policy (BFAP) Outlook Conference...

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Beef consumption trends in Namibia and elsewhere

14 Jul 2017

The rising and steady consumption of beef both locally and international...

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Shelf life product testing at Meatco

07 Jul 2017

Shelf life refers to the use-by date or the length of time that a food i...

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MeatMa exhibits at Omatako Expo

07 Jul 2017

The Otjozondjupa Region hosted the Omatako Expo for the first time from ...

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Inside Meatco Tannery

30 Jun 2017

Meatco’s Okapuka Tannery employs 38 people but the sophisticated a...

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Meatco Foundation empowers farmers in NCA

30 Jun 2017

The Rangeland and Marketing Development Support Action (RMDSP-NCA) facil...

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Meatco Annual Report 2016/17

26 Jun 2017

Please click here for our 2016/2017 Annual Report  ...

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MeatMa part of Nedbank Kapana Cook-off

23 Jun 2017

Through the MeatMa brand, Meatco is involved in the 2017 Nedbank Kapana ...

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Meatco holds stakeholder meeting

23 Jun 2017

On Friday, 16 June 2017 Meatco held a consultative meeting with commerci...

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Stakeholders engagement

16 Jun 2017

Meatco Namibia engaged with stakeholders from various farmer association...

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Grass planning and climate change

16 Jun 2017

The effects of climate change are felt the world over and are especially...

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Importance of agriculture to NDP 5 and Namibia

16 Jun 2017

The agricultural sector is one of the critical segments in the newly int...

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Meatco-produced beef remains of premium value

09 Jun 2017

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is the biggest meat-processing ...

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Meatco Namibia Windhoek Factory appraised

09 Jun 2017

Meatco receiving an A-rating during the annual British Retail Consortium...

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KEITI and EIF visit Meatco

02 Jun 2017

The Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) throug...

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Top 10 Producers January to April 2017

02 Jun 2017

Top 10 Producers for: January 2017 Names ...

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Progress and expansion of feedlots

26 May 2017

The Meatco Okapuka feedlot has a standing capacity of 9 000 cattle. The ...

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Meatco Board co-opted members appointed

26 May 2017

Dr Diana van Schalkwyk and Mr. Silas Kishi Shakumu have been appointed a...

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Notice: Offloading Protocol at Meatco

19 May 2017

Meatco hereby informs producers that in future before departing, the tra...

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Okakarara Auction Kraal procures great cattle numbers

19 May 2017

Meatco’s permit day initiative for communal areas has gained momen...

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NTF hosts public-private dialogue

19 May 2017

The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) hosted the first public-private growth str...

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Meatco Okahandja Cold Storage certified top in Africa

12 May 2017

After converting the Okahandja Abattoir into an Export Cold Storage Faci...

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Bonus payment to producers for cattle marketed in the 2016/17 financial year

12 May 2017

Meatco is proud to announce that we will be paying a bonus of 0.75c per ...

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Helena crush pen has positive impact on farmers

05 May 2017

In 2016 Meatco’s social responsibility vehicle, the Meatco Foundat...

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Notice: Third contract signing period

05 May 2017

We would like to remind producers that the last day for signing a delive...

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Notice: Classification and ranking done by number, not by name

28 Apr 2017

Producers are reminded that Meatco’s producer classification and r...

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Deliver only Healthy animals to Meatco

28 Apr 2017

Dr. Kandongo, veterinarian at Meatco urged producers to deliver onl...

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Notice: Ensure movement permits are valid

21 Apr 2017

Meatco informs producers that movement permits must be valid and permits...

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Notice: Contract signings and payouts

13 Apr 2017

Producers have until 31 May 2017 to sign Slaughter Cattle Delivery Agree...

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MEATCO AN AFRICAN INSPIRATION

07 Apr 2017

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has identified Meatco as one...

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Meatco rated highest in four PMR awards

31 Mar 2017

Based on the Namibian survey conducted during September and October 2016...

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Overall impact of the Meatco Comprehensive Health Management Service Project

24 Mar 2017

In December 2014, the Meatco Foundation and its partners implemented the...

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GPS specialist Jason Togher shares his experience at Meatco

24 Mar 2017

Global Protein Solutions (GPS) Operations Specialist: Slaughtering and D...

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Dr Axel Rothauge consults farmers on rangeland management after drought

24 Mar 2017

In most parts of Namibia, February 2017 has been a good rainfall month. ...

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An inside look at Meatco's two Top Producers for 2016

24 Mar 2017

Esegiel Nguvauva recently walked away with the title of Communal Produce...

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Meatco awarded top Producers for 2016

17 Mar 2017

R-L Meatco's Executive: Operations Jannie Breytenbach and Holla...

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MeatMa Independence Special

17 Mar 2017

INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL at MeatMa BONANZA in Oshakati: 10kg boxes Beef Stew...

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Meatco awards Top Producers for 2016

14 Mar 2017

The Meatco Producer of the Year Awards were held on Friday 10 March 2017...

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Ammonia gas leakage Progress update

10 Mar 2017

6) Employees were released on 09 March 2017. Despite the nature of expos...

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Beef measles a concern for operations

10 Mar 2017

Concerns have been raised about the amount of beef measles cases detecte...

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Meatco invests in future veterinarians

09 Mar 2017

Meatco's Manager: Corporate Affairs, Rosa Thobias with NaVSA me...

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Producers share their reasons for delivering cattle to Meatco

06 Mar 2017

“Although on a smaller scale compared to now, I always slaughtered...

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Criteria for the 2017 Meatco Producer Awards

24 Feb 2017

Every year, Meatco recognises and rewards our most consistent and hardwo...

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Meatco still concerned about water levels

24 Feb 2017

The Von Bach dam from the distance    The current...

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Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry reappoints Meatco Board

24 Feb 2017

On 21 February 2017, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Ho...

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Woermann Brock Becomes a Meatco Client

17 Feb 2017

The Meat Corporation of Namibia launched Meat Marketing Africa (Mea...

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Membership at Meatco

10 Feb 2017

Namibian farmers are encouraged to apply for Meatco membership to build ...

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Notice: Contract signing period

10 Feb 2017

Producers are reminded that the contract signing for the second per...

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Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Namibia visit Meatco

03 Feb 2017

    Delegates from the Iranian Embassy, FLTR- Sey...

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Annasruh Feedlot- creating a marketing platform for weaner production in Omaheke

03 Feb 2017

  The building of feeding pens underway at Annasruh Feedlo...

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Meatco's Business Overview with Ingo Schneider (CFO)

27 Jan 2017

Best wishes for 2017. As the new year is starting I as the Chief Fin...

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Herewith a notice on some of the new faces in our remote offices

20 Jan 2017

  As from Thursday 19 January 2017, Gillie Bassingthwaighte wil...

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Cattle a possible solution to global warming

09 Dec 2016

Over the past few years scientists have focused their attention on rumin...

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Thoughts on the 21st World Meat Congress

09 Dec 2016

The International Meat Secretariats’ (IMS) much-anticipated W...

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Ministry of Agriculture announces new PS appointment

09 Dec 2016

The Minister of Agriculture Water and Forestry, Honourable John Mutorwa,...

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Meatco markets and sales across the globe

02 Dec 2016

The beef industry, being a major exporting entity globally, undergoes co...

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Media Day

25 Nov 2016

Meatco Namibia had their Media day under the theme "Market Diversif...

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Notice: Slaughter line-up for the rest of 2016 and January 2017

25 Nov 2016

2016 has been a demanding year for Meatco’s Operations department ...

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Meatco producer price at a record high

25 Nov 2016

In what has been one of the most challenging years in the history of the...

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Only four days left to sign a Meatco delivery contract for the first delivery contract period of 2017

25 Nov 2016

If you wish to slaughter your animals during the first delivery contract...

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Meatco products in the local market

18 Nov 2016

The MeatMa range is a complete assortment of value-added beef products p...

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Meatco participates in Invest in Namibia Conference 2016

18 Nov 2016

Along with more than 1700 delegates from Namibia and across the globe, M...

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Year-to-date Livestock Statistics

18 Nov 2016

Since Meatco wants to ensure affordability, flexibility, effectiveness a...

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Meatco Namibia participates at Invest in Namibia Conference 2016

11 Nov 2016

  Meatco along with more than 1700 participants from across the...

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Permit day scheduled for Queen Sophia

11 Nov 2016

Meatco will be hosting a permit day on 15 and 16 November 2016 at the Qu...

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Meatco fulfils Norwegian quota for 2016

11 Nov 2016

The Meat Corporation of Namibia filled the Norway export quota of 1...

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Meatco Board Press Release – Okapuka Feedlot

29 Oct 2016

The Meatco Board wishes to inform and reassure the Namibian nation, farm...

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Market Diversification

21 Oct 2016

In business, diversification means branching out into other marketplaces...

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Notice: Contract Premium For 2017 Announced

21 Oct 2016

Every October Meatco announces the contract premium for the coming year,...

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Sustainable cattle production in northern Namibia

14 Oct 2016

The Meatco Foundation embarked on a trip to Rundu in the north of N...

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Weather expectation for 2016/17

14 Oct 2016

The annual SADC rainfall outlook represents a good opportunity for ...

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Meatco donates N$5000 worth of meat to NAFAU

14 Oct 2016

Meatco donated meat products to the value of N$5000 to the Namibian Food...

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Meatco Foundation unveils first Annual Report

23 Sep 2016

The Meatco Foundation – the company’s Corporate Social Inves...

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Water Advisory Council members appointed

23 Sep 2016

In September this year the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (...

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First Consignment Off To Hong Kong

23 Sep 2016

After receiving approval to start exports to Asian markets in May, Meatc...

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Status Quo on Meatco Okapuka Feedlot

23 Sep 2016

DVS Actions: On Friday, 2 September 2016 at 16h30, Meatco was in...

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Animal health, welfare and documentation

07 Oct 2016

Meatco reminds producers of how important it is to adhere to the Animal ...

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Notice: Feedlot discussed at Board level

16 Sep 2016

Meatco Board Chairperson Dr Martha Namundjebu-Tilahun would like to assu...

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Meatco creates networking platform at Okakarara Trade Fair

16 Sep 2016

The annual Okakarara Trade Fair celebrated a decade this year with Meatc...

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Exports to the USA ready to start

16 Sep 2016

12 September 2016 marked the implementation date when Namibia could star...

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A healthy workforce ensures healthy production

16 Sep 2016

The annual medical examination for Tannery personnel took place from 12 ...

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Cannery and Tannery operations running smoothly

16 Sep 2016

2016 has been a fairly busy yet productive year for Meatco’s Canni...

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Mobile Slaughter Unit doing well

16 Sep 2016

Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) started operating at Mutambo ...

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Meatco explains new business model to NCA farmers

09 Sep 2016

Meatco Namibia kicked off the second round of communal Farmers Liaison M...

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Meatco feeds vulnerable children in northern Namibia

09 Sep 2016

As part of its corporate responsibility, Meatco donated food to orphans ...

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Meatco Ceo Recognised For Leadership And Dedication

02 Sep 2016

Meatco CEO Adv. Vekuii Rukoro   FLTR: Tim P...

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Meatco Awarded Remainder Of Norway Beef Export Quota

02 Sep 2016

The Meat Board of Namibia has reallocated the rema...

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Indonesian delegation tours Meatco's Windhoek Abattoir

29 Aug 2016

High-ranking diplomats from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia off...

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Meatco pays courtesy call to governor

15 Sep 2016

Meatco Namibia recently paid a courtesy call to the governor of the Otjo...

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Meatco invests in Omaheke and Otjozondjupa communities

19 Aug 2016

The Meatco Foundation and Unil from Norway undertook an inspection and a...

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Meatco attends 8th Heads of Missions Conference

19 Aug 2016

Current and former Heads of Missions attended a conference at the Namibi...

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Positive outcome from special members meeting

19 Aug 2016

The chairperson of the Board postponed the Meatco special members’...

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Fourth contract signing period

12 Aug 2016

The signing of Delivery Agreements for the fourth contact period that be...

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Notice: Second period contract premium payout and fourth contract signing period

05 Aug 2016

For the second contract period in 2016, which stre...

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Mobile abattoir impresses at first test slaughter

05 Aug 2016

Meatco successfully ran the first test slaughter of the Mobile Slaughter...

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Water saving targets met

12 Aug 2016

Meatco Namibia is constantly adapting to meet the City of Windhoek&rsquo...

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MSU arrives in Windhoek

29 Jul 2016

MSU arrives in Windhoek Meatco’s Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) is ...

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Global markets trends and their effect on Meatco

29 Jul 2016

The prevailing subdued global economic climate and the unstable markets ...

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Causes, effects and prevention of Beef Measles

29 Jul 2016

Beef measles (Cysticercus bovis) are grounds for concern in the livestoc...

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Fanie Oosthuizen appointed co-opted Board Member

22 Jul 2016

Born in 1971, Stefanus J. Oosthuizen – better known as Fanie &ndas...

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Meet Meatco's new CFO

22 Jul 2016

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ingo Schneider as Chief Fi...

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Meatco gets ready to start export to the USA

22 Jul 2016

Following Meatco being added to the Federal Register on 13 July 2016 for...

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Meatco Foundation ploughs back into Kunene Region

22 Jul 2016

On 12 July the Meatco Foundation, Meatco’s Corporate Social Respon...

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Meatco Okahandja's current status

22 Jul 2016

Producers are hereby informed that due to the low influx of cattle ...

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Notice: Second period payment & third contract period signing

15 Jul 2016

The second contract period came to an end in June 2016 and the Livestock...

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Meatco hosts numerous factory visits

15 Jul 2016

As Namibia’s leading meat processing and marketing entity, Meatco ...

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Meatco's exports to new markets - current status

08 Jul 2016

  Meatco Namibia Meatco has finally received a...

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Producers Urged To Work Together In Challenging Times

08 Jul 2016

Reinie Rusch, who served as Chairman of the Board from 1988 to 2001, sha...

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Minister Mutorwa and NCA farmers welcome MSU

08 Jul 2016

The recently held Meatco Annual General Meeting (AGM) was graced by the ...

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Meatco still evolving after 30 years

01 Jul 2016

Meatco’s 30th Annual General Meeting took place on Friday 24 June ...

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Meatco Still Going Strong After 30 Years Of Existence

26 Jun 2016

MEDIA RELEASE On 24 June 2016, Meatco held its 30th Annual General M...

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Meatco to re-strategise following import suspension from SA

17 Jun 2016

On 7 June 2016, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) through the...

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Meatco's IT department focus on customer service

10 Jun 2016

Whether your customers are external companies or internal (other employe...

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Meatco donates fully equipped food trailer to Lebensschule in Rehoboth

10 Jun 2016

The Meatco Foundation handed over a fully equipped food trailer to the L...

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Corporate Affairs team dazzles judges with their hospitality at NAU Braai

03 Jun 2016

The NAU Agri-Braai – previously known as the Meatco National Braai...

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Medical quality standards for Meatco Clinic

03 Jun 2016

Meatco clinic recently joined the PharmAccess Foundation’s SafeCar...

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Notice: Delivering animals to Meatco

27 May 2016

1. Offloading times Producers are remi...

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Cattle returned to farms: a loss for Producers and Meatco

27 May 2016

The number of cattle sent back to their farm of origin due to invalid or...

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NOTICE: MEATCO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 24 JUNE 2016

20 Jun 2016

As per Section 14 (8) of Meatco Act 1 of 2001, notice is hereby giv...

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Meatco Okapuka Feedlot resumes business

20 May 2016

Following investigations, including the collection of urine and fee...

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Co-opted Board Member Appointed

13 May 2016

Mr. Edwin Dennis Beukes has been appointed as a Co-Opted Board Member of...

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Meet our Bursary Students

13 May 2016

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Status of exports to China

06 May 2016

The Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) of the People&...

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Roads Authority responds to farmers request for Brakwater weighbridge exemption

29 Apr 2016

As from 21 April 2016, all animal-carrying trucks are exempt from daily ...

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Standard Operating Procedures at Permit Days

29 Apr 2016

Meatco regularly conducts Assembly or Permit Days in communal areas. Thi...

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Meatco uses only 1.29% of Windhoek's water every year

22 Apr 2016

Dam levels are reaching critically low levels and the City of Windhoek h...

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Meatco engages farmers in first round of Liaison Meetings

22 Apr 2016

Topics discussed at the FLMs: 1. Temporary Closure of Okapuka Feedlot ...

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Future food scientists visit Meatco

18 Apr 2016

A delegation of Food and Science technology 3rd year students from th...

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Communal Producer of the Year receives Simmentaler bull worth N$35 000

18 Apr 2016

More commonly known as the secretary-general of the National Union of Na...

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Meatco Bursary Scheme

18 Apr 2016

As a responsible corporate citizen, Meatco has again allocated funds to ...

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Tasting the future

11 Apr 2016

Canning recently held a “blind tasting” to get feedback from...

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Notice:Reminder on 90/40 day validity

24 Mar 2016

Producers are reminded that th...

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Farmer Liaison Meetings for Meatco producers

24 Mar 2016

Meatco will once again commence with its Farmers Liaison Meetings (FLMs)...

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Notice: No truck washing at Okahandja Abattoir

22 Mar 2016

Producers and transporters are reminded that the O...

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Delegation from NCA visits Meatco's Windhoek Factory

22 Mar 2016

On 10 March 2016 cooperatives from the Northern Communal Area (NCA) visi...

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Three PMR Diamond Arrow Awards for Meatco

17 Mar 2016

The 2016 Professional Management Review (PMR) Africa Awards were held on...

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Producer of the Year Winner Celebratory speech

17 Mar 2016

“Honourable Minister Master of Ceremonies Dear Ms Namundjebo-T...

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Comprehensive Health Management Services and Outreach Project

26 Feb 2016

Through the Meatco Foundation and with the support of the Namibia Employ...

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Meatco partners with Hollard for POYA

19 Feb 2016

Meatco is pleased to announce the recent signing of a multi-year sponsor...

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MEATCO National BraaiI Becomes NAU'S National Event

19 Feb 2015

The annual Meatco National Braai will be held under the auspices of Nati...

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Meatco's new business model for the NCAs

19 Feb 2016

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is about to launch a new busine...

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One Africa interviews Meatco as the overall winner in the DBN Large Enterprise Category

30 Oct 2015

by: Robert Scott — Following veterinary restrictions imposed by ...

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Parliament and Home Affairs visit Meatco

07 Mar 2015

Meatco welcomed the Parliamentary Committee on Economics and Public Admi...

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Livestock procurement hands over to Sandveld Kindergarden

23 Oct 2015

As part of the Staff Social Project (SSP), the Liv...

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How effective is the VCF in controlling animal movements

23 Oct 2015

The establishment of the veterinary cordon fence (VCF) in the 1960s was ...

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Saving water remains a priority

23 Oct 2015

Since Meatco realises the importance of saving water, the corporation ha...

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Beef producer prices to be seen in perspective

16 Oct 2015

This article aims to provide context and substance around the debate and...

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The economic effects of a water shortage on the meat industry

16 Oct 2015

The current drought and water shortage experienced across Namibia paints...

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Meatco is recognised at the large enterprise of the year

09 Oct 2015

Meatco was the overall winner in the Large Enterprise category at The Go...

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Meatco response to an article carried by The Namibian newspaper titled,

07 Mar 2015

The purpose of this media response is to provide more factual informatio...

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Meatco supports agricultural trade shows

17 Sep 2015

Meatco continues to engage with farmers at every level at the agricultur...

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Namibia returns from FILDA Exhibition

17 Sep 2015

Delegates from the Namibian meat industry and the Ministry of Industrial...

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The world's largest consumer market opens its doors for Namibian beef

17 Sep 2015

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Honourable John Mutorwa...

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New Feedlot construction at Gobabis to Boost the Cattle Town

17 Sep 2015

Meatco has plans to develop and operate a feedlot on the farm Annasruh l...

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MEATCO CHAIRPERSON ANNOUNCED AT AGM THAT GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE 30% IN FORM OF EQUITY AT MEATCO OWNERSHIP

29 Jun 2015

Meatco held its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Friday on, 26 Jun...

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Meatma to be launched in Oshakati on 03 July 2015

19 Jun 2015

Meatma is spreading its wings, with the latest branch to open in Oshakat...

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Farmers happy with Meatco's engagement at liaison meetings

02 Jun 2015

Meatco CEO, Adv Vekuii Rukoro met with farmers in the Okakarara Constitu...

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Meatco hosts Media Open Season Day

28 May 2015

Speakers at Meatco’s Open Season From Left to Right:  Es...

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Meatco CEO calls on Farmers to Slaughter

11 May 2015

Meatco, early in the year met with Livestock Producers Organisation...

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Meatco recognises long service employees

29 Apr 2015

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) honoured its long service emplo...

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Okahandja farmers' association wins Meatco National Braai 2015

01 Apr 2015

Okahandja farmers’ association wins Meatco National Braai 2...

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Launching the Livestock and Meat Industry Common Vision

01 Apr 2015

Launching the Livestock and Meat Industry Common Vision On ...

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Windhoek and Okahandja plants to operate simultaneously

01 Apr 2015

Windhoek and Okahandja plants to operate simultaneously Her...

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Meatco scoops three PMR Africa Awards

11 Feb 2015

Meatco Scoops three PMR Africa Awards The Meat Corpora...

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MEATMA Donates To City Of Windhoek Shoe Box Project

11 Feb 2015

Meatco, through its MEATMA brand, donated boxes of boerewors and burger ...

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MEATMA Launches Second Store

07 Mar 2015

MEATMA launched its second store in Okahandja last week Friday. Meatco c...

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MEATCO Launches MEATMA

11 Feb 2015

Meatco has launched a new brand of products onto the Namibian market cal...

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MEATCO Helps Communal Producers Improve Cattle Quality

11 Feb 2015

Foundation – recently allocated 13 bulls to farmers from different...

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An Overview Of The Financial Year 2013/2014

11 Feb 2015

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) held its Annual General Meeting...

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MEATCO Concerned BY Witvlei Statements

11 Feb 2015

Meatco has a duty to act in the best interest of all Namibian farme...

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MEATCO Acquires Stake In International Protein Trading Company

11 Feb 2015

Meatco achieved another milestone by recently acquiring 25% shareholding...

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New Upgrades at Abattoirs Increase Efficiency

11 Feb 2015

After some months of rotational slaughter, both Meatco’s Windhoek ...

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Update On The EPA

11 Feb 2015

A delegation from the European Commission (EC) visited Meatco&rsquo...

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Unified Agriculture The Way Forward

07 Mar 2015

During his address at the National Namibian Famers’ Union congress...

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MEATCO Strategies Fall In Place Earlier Than Expected

11 Feb 2015

Meatco once again finds itself in a very unique position where imme...

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Hochfeld Farmers Association Is 2014 MEATCO National braai champions

11 Feb 2015

The Hochfeld Farmers Association is the 2014 winner of the Meatco N...

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MEATCO and employees conclude wage negotiations for 2014 and 2015

11 Feb 2015

Meatco Namibia Management and NAFAU concluded the wage negotiation ...

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MEATCO WINS EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AT SADC QUALITY AWARDS

11 Feb 2015

Meatco has won the prestigious SADC Exporter of the Year Award in the ca...

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Danish Coop Believes Namibian Farmers Have Bright Future

11 Feb 2015

In future Namibia has the potential to be amongst the major global playe...

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MEATCO GIVES BREEDING BULLS TO OMURAMBA COMMUNITY

07 Feb 2015

Meatco, through its Corporate Social Investment vehicle, the Meatco Foun...

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MEATCO Foundation Supports Sustainable Production

11 Feb 2015

The Meatco Foundation is the organisation’s&nb...

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NORWAY Quota Allocation Leads to Increased Prices For Producers

11 Feb 2015

Meatco has increased its average producer price with N$3,62 per kil...

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European Union Members Of Parliament Visit MEATCO

11 Feb 2015

A delegation of members from the European Union (EU) Parliament vis...

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MEATCO receives national quality award

11 Feb 2015

Meatco won 1st place at the Namibian Standards Institute (NSI) for ...

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MEATCO hands over government cans for drought relief

11 Feb 2015

Meatco was tasked to slaughter and process a total of 105 cattle pr...

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MEATCO and NAFAU sign agreement on non-renewal fixed-term contracts

11 Feb 2015

Meatco and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers’ Union (NAFAU) sign...

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First Permit Day South of the VCF a success

11 Feb 2015

Meatco, in collaboration with the Orutumbu Farmers Association proc...

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Government and MEATCO join hands for drought relief

11 Feb 2015

Meatco slaughtered a total of 113 cattle provided by the Government for ...

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Ministry Of Trade And Industry Promotes MEATCO

11 Feb 2015

All Meatco’s products which are...

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MEATCO Board Nominations Announced

11 Feb 2015

Meatco this week sent out the nominations, from its members and emp...

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Meatco CEO urges Producers to honour their delivery agreements

07 Mar 2016

While the beef industry provides food and a livelihood to thousands of p...

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Meatco is recognised at the large enterprise of the year

09 Jan 2015

Meatco was the overall winner in the Large Enterprise category at The Go...

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The economic effects of a water shortage on the meat industry

16 Jan 2015

The current drought and water shortage experienced across Namibia paints...

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Beef producer prices to be seen in perspective

16 Oct 2015

This article aims to provide context and substance around the debate and...

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How effective is the VCF in controlling animal movements

23 Oct 2015

The establishment of the veterinary cordon fence (VCF) in the 1960s was ...

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Livestock procurement hands over to Sandveld Kindergarden

23 Oct 2015

As part of the Staff Social Project (SSP), the Livestock Procurement Dep...

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Parliament and Home Affairs visit Meatco

30 Oct 2015

Meatco welcomed the Parliamentary Committee on Economics and Public Admi...

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One Africa interviews Meatco as the overall winner in the DBN Large Enterprise Category

30 Oct 2015

by: Robert Scott — Following veterinary restrictions imposed by ...

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Media Day at Okapuka Feedlot

02 Dec 2015

Meatco recently hosted the media day at the Okapuka Feedlot under the th...

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