Windhoek Observer

Allexer Namundjembo The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) aims to increase value addition by processing Wagyu cattle locally as it moves into the premium beef market. Meatco on Monday announced that it has slaughtered and processed Wagyu cattle. Wagyu refers to four main Japanese cattle breeds known for high-quality beef that requires specialised breeding, feeding and management. “This is more than a processing milestone; it is a statement of intent. Namibia is not just participating in global beef markets; we are moving decisively into the premium segment where value, not volume, defines success,” said Meatco interim chief executive officer Albertus…

Allexer Namundjembo Residents of the ||Khomani Traditional Authority handed over a petition on Monday calling for a vote of no confidence against chief Juliane Gawanas and her council. The group gathered at Dolam in Katutura, led by community activist Shaun Gariseb. They accuse the leadership of selling land meant for local residents to business people within the ||Khomani area. The petition follows a community meeting held on 31 January at A.I. Steenkamp Primary School, where more than 750 people supported a vote of no confidence against the chief and the council. The process forms part of steps taken by the…

Staff Writer  Attorney general Festus Mbandeka says stronger legal compliance across state institutions and state-owned enterprises will reduce court cases and improve governance. He made the remarks during a stakeholder engagement session hosted by his office in the Erongo region on Monday. Mbandeka said government entities must follow laws and improve how they work to avoid costly litigation. “Together, we can foster a culture of legal compliance within state institutions and SOE entities by promoting voluntary compliance and using best practices to streamline processes and reduce litigation costs,” he said. The session forms part of a nationwide programme to strengthen…