Staff Reporter THE livestock theft investigation subdivision of the police in the Erongo Region is seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted suspect, Gideon Kandukira, also known as Mbinda jaNuna. He is wanted in connection with four separate cases of livestock theft reported at the Omaruru police station — CR37.04.2023; CR32.07.2023; CR50.07.2023; and...
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Former governor of the Ohangwena Region, Usko Nghaamwa, is pursuing a payment of N$143,000 from David Shivute Henghali, following an alleged breach of an oral sale agreement involving 13 heads of cattle. According to court documents filed at the Windhoek High Court, Nghaamwa claims that in September 2020, in Rundu, he agreed with...
The Meat Board of Namibia says a total of 151,808 cattle were exported during 2023, 8.73% more than what was exported in 2022. According to a report released by the board, during December, live exports increased 57.46% from the 15,902 heads exported during the previous month. When compared to 2022, live exports were 15.64% lower....
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) kicked off the 2024 cattle marketing season, aiming to procure 25,000 cattle from farmers within the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs) as vital contributors to the country’s beef industry. The ambitious target, to be processed at the export abattoirs of Rundu and Katima Mulilo, is expected to boost local livelihoods...
Ovaua Kuaima OKOMUNGONDO – Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December. Communal farmers in the region are grappling with the harsh effects of the erratic rainy season, witnessing a substantial number of deaths among...
OKOMUNGONDO: Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke Region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December in the area. Communal farmers in the region are grappling with the harsh effects of the erratic rainy season, witnessing a substantial number of deaths among...
Farmers at Okomungondo Village in the Omaheke Region have lost 100 heads of cattle due to drought. The Vice Headman of Okomungondo, Tjipetekera Kamuhanga, told nbc News that this year’s drought affected many households livelihoods. He says farmers could also not sell their livestock because of the prices that have gone down. The water shortage...
**Namibia’s Beef Exports Surge in Q3 2023, Reflecting Robust Agricultural Growth** In the third quarter of 2023, Namibia experienced a substantial increase in beef exports, as reported by the Meat Board of Namibia. The review revealed a notable surge in cattle marketing, with 91,154 cattle marketed during this period, indicating a significant 52.03% rise from...
On a month-on-month basis live exports saw a 27.80% decline from the 13 899 heads exported in September to 10 035 heads exported in October. According to the Meat Board of Namibia, live exports are 36.0% lower than a year ago and 41.94% lower than the 5-year average. “Cattle live exports were dominated by South...