The plant will increase daily wheat milling capacity from 200 tonnes to 300 tonnes and achieve a notable 90% capacity utilization.
Per capita rice consumption now stands at 84 kg, up from 58 kg two decades ago, driven by urbanization, dietary changes, and rising rural market connectivity.
This decline is attributed to the nation’s strategic pivot from flour to raw grain exports, a move that has already resulted in milling operations running at a mere 39% capacity.
The two companies, which collectively control approximately 74% of Namibia’s poultry market, are alleged to have withheld access to tertiary poultry products.
DINA’s fortification initiative is supported by Sanku, a global non-profit specializing in micronutrient fortification