Oshakati, Katima Mulilo abattoir rehabilitation on its way
OSHAKATI - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) has confirmed receipt of the long awaited bills of quantities for the Oshakati and Katima Mulilo abattoirs.
The amount of close to N$14 million was received on Friday and is expected to rehabilitate the abattoirs.
A media statement issued by the ministry on Friday stated that MAWF in conjunction with the ministry of works and transport will soon start the processes of renovating and commissioning the abattoirs using the existing procurement procedures.
“The MAWF would like to give assurance to the Namibian public that all efforts are being made to ensure the reopening of the abattoirs in the shortest possible time,” the statement said.
According to previous reports, the money is part of the N$110 million allocation to the directorate of veterinary services from the European Development Fund.
MAWF permanent secretary, Percy Misika, on a different platform noted that the rehabilitation of the abattoirs comes after the lease agreement between the ministry and the Meatco signed in 2011, expired in 2014, but a renewal agreement failed to take place thereafter, making operations of the abattoirs redundant.
Oshakati Elolo and Zambezi Meat Corporation will be the new operators of the two abattoirs.
According to the ministry, the Agro Marketing and Trade Agency will administer the 25-year lease agreement of the abattoirs on behalf of the ministry and shall be responsible for maintenance.
Misika emphasised that the lease will be paid into an account designated by the ministry of finance under the State Revenue Fund. - Nampa
The amount of close to N$14 million was received on Friday and is expected to rehabilitate the abattoirs.
A media statement issued by the ministry on Friday stated that MAWF in conjunction with the ministry of works and transport will soon start the processes of renovating and commissioning the abattoirs using the existing procurement procedures.
“The MAWF would like to give assurance to the Namibian public that all efforts are being made to ensure the reopening of the abattoirs in the shortest possible time,” the statement said.
According to previous reports, the money is part of the N$110 million allocation to the directorate of veterinary services from the European Development Fund.
MAWF permanent secretary, Percy Misika, on a different platform noted that the rehabilitation of the abattoirs comes after the lease agreement between the ministry and the Meatco signed in 2011, expired in 2014, but a renewal agreement failed to take place thereafter, making operations of the abattoirs redundant.
Oshakati Elolo and Zambezi Meat Corporation will be the new operators of the two abattoirs.
According to the ministry, the Agro Marketing and Trade Agency will administer the 25-year lease agreement of the abattoirs on behalf of the ministry and shall be responsible for maintenance.
Misika emphasised that the lease will be paid into an account designated by the ministry of finance under the State Revenue Fund. - Nampa
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