SEZA Sets Sights On Ngamiland

Speaking in Maun last week, SEZA acting Director of Policy and Planning, Jayson Sechele said Ngamiland has one of the largest populations of cattle, goats and sheep in the country. Therefore, he said the region was a key contributor to Botswana’s meat industry. Currently, independent abattoirs in the region are slaughtering cattle to supply the local market and export to countries like Gabon, Mozambique, Kuwait and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

“According to the 2015 agriculture census, Ngamiland East had 94,300 cattle and 61,332 goats; while Ngamiland West accounted for 95,887 cattle and 41,427 goats. This is more than 15% and 10% of the national cattle and goats herd respectively. Therefore, there is no doubt that Ngamiland is a strong contributor to Botswana’s meat industry that must be revitalised to diversify the economy, increase export revenue and facilitate further beneficiation,” Sechele said.