The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has paid more than N$696 million to livestock producers between November 2025 and January 2026 and says all producer payments are fully up to date, with no outstanding arrears.
Meatco said more than N$580 million was paid to producers who marketed livestock directly to the corporation during the period.
A further N$52 million was paid to producers marketing through permit days, while N$64 million was paid to producers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA).
The corporation said the payments reflect its commitment to timely, reliable and transparent compensation to livestock producers nationwide.
For the 2025/26 financial year, which commenced in February, Meatco has planned a total throughput of 63,000 cattle, including about 13,000 head from the NCA. The corporation said this underscores its focus on inclusive market access for both commercial and communal producers.
Meatco said it continues to play a stabilising role in Namibia’s red meat industry by offering competitive and consistent pricing, helping to reduce market volatility and support sustainable producer incomes, particularly in rural areas.
As an export abattoir, Meatco said it is currently offering producer prices for the February to April 2026 period ranging from N$68 to N$78 per kilogram for AB 1–4 grades, which it said provides producers with certainty when planning their marketing decisions.
The corporation said it remains committed to strengthening the livestock value chain, supporting producers and safeguarding the long-term sustainability of Namibia’s red meat industry.
