4TH MEAT CHRONICAL 2025
4TH MEAT CHRONICAL 2025 New branding strategy launched As the risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Namibia increases, every role player in the livestock value chain has a duty to stay informed and actively contribute to maintaining the country’s disease-free status in the FMD-free zone. This is critical for meat exports and trade opportunities. The […]
LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY SECOND QUARTER REVIEW FOR 2025
LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY SECOND QUARTER REVIEW FOR 2025 This article will review the performance of cattle, small stock and pork marketing. The review will cover and compare the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 with the corresponding 2024 period. Cattle sector Cattle marketing did not improve during Q2 of 2025 compared to 2024. A decrease […]
A LOOK INSIDE NAMIBIA’S PUSH FOR A GREEN HYDROGEN REVOLUTION
A LOOK INSIDE NAMIBIA’S PUSH FOR A GREEN HYDROGEN REVOLUTION Source: Business Express Namibia’s bold vision to transform itself from a raw material exporter into a continental green industrial powerhouse is rapidly gaining traction, propelled by strategic studies, signifcant funding inflows, and tangible early successes in its burgeoning green hydrogen sector. With over N$2.08 billion […]
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
Catch up on Namibia’s key developments this month — from rising fraud schemes and a major boost in fish exports to government livestock subsidies, desalination efforts, and inflation trends shaping the economy.
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING Namibia eyes billion-dollar fish waste innovation opportunity Namibia’s fishing industry is setting its sights on a multi- billion-dollar opportunity by transforming fish waste into high-value products — from Omega-3-rich hake liver oil to collagen-based cosmetics and even medical treatments. According to fisheries expert and Namibia Ocean Cluster associate, […]
TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY
TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY The imposition of tariffs by former President Donald Trump, particularly the 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada and the 10% tariff on Chinese goods, has raised significant concerns about the broader economic implications, especially for emerging markets like South Africa. As these tariffs disrupt […]
LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY THIRD QUARTER REVIEW FOR 2024
This article will review the performance of cattle, small stock and pork marketing in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Cattle sector An overall marginal increase in cattle marketing was recorded during the third quarter of 2024. Due to prevailing drought conditions coupled with better producer prices, slaughtering at […]
LONG TERM MARKET SELECTION STRATEGY COULD TILT TOWARDS UNCONVENTIONAL MARKETS
Ace MuteloManager: Information SystemsLivestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia Namibia’s beef economy is dependent on exports for its sustainability and is impacted by international changes. The latest global outlook has highlighted significant changes in global meat markets. The outlook, compiled by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture […]
FINANCIAL INDICATORS
“Namibia’s export performance in August 2024 totalled N$8.7 billion, marking the second consecutive month of decline since the peak reached in June 2024, despite showing a year-on-year growth of 18.2%.” In August 2024, Namibia recorded exports of goods and services amounting to N$8.7 billion, while imports reached N$12.3 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of […]
NAMIBIA AND BOTSWANA UNITE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY
Botswana’s president’s official visit to Namibia provided an opportunity to deepen existing cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, the president of the Republic of Botswana, was the keynote speaker at the official opening of the 2024 Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) which took place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in […]