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
This downturn is attributed to wheat import restrictions imposed in June 2024, which disrupted the supply chain for flour producers.
The regulations mandate the addition of iron, folic acid, zinc, and vitamin B12, among others.