Staff Reporter
MEAT Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has welcomed 19 interns from tertiary and vocational institutions across Namibia, as part of an internship programme aimed at strengthening skills development and supporting the country’s red meat industry.
The programme forms part of Meatco’s contribution to the government’s National Development Plan 6 (NDP6) and the internship initiative led by the Ministry of Finance and Social Grants, which seeks to provide young Namibians with practical workplace experience to improve their employability.
The interns, drawn from several institutions including the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Windhoek Vocational Training Centre, Nakayale Vocational Training Centre, International University of Management (IUM) and Triumphant College, are completing six-month placements between October 2025 and March 2026.
The internship provides final-year students with structured workplace exposure in fields critical to Meatco’s operations, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge in an industrial and corporate environment while gaining hands-on experience.
Meatco’s interim chief executive officer, Albertus Aochamub, said investing in skills development is essential for the long-term sustainability of Namibia’s livestock and red meat sector.
“At Meatco, we believe that investing in young professionals is an investment in the future of Namibia’s agricultural economy. The red meat industry depends on a strong pipeline of technical, operational and managerial skills,” he said.
Aochamub added that Meatco views its role not only as a commercial enterprise but also as a national institution that contributes to the development of human capital within Namibia’s livestock value chain.
Interns participating in the programme said the opportunity provides valuable industry exposure. Fitter and Turner artisan Angula Nestor said the internship will help expand his technical knowledge, while human resources intern Margory Isaak noted that the programme allows students to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical workplace experience.
In addition to the training, interns receive a monthly allowance during the programme.
According to Meatco, initiatives such as the internship programme are part of its broader effort to support youth empowerment, skills development and the long-term competitiveness of Namibia’s livestock sector while helping to build the next generation of professionals in the industry.
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