Stock Brand Fees in Namibia Increase for 2025. The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN), formerly known as the Meat Board of Namibia, has announced adjustments to stock brand fees, effective from 8 January 2025.
A stock brand fee is charged for registering a unique identification mark used on livestock in Namibia. This mark plays a crucial role in tracing livestock back to their rightful owners. The fees are governed by the Stock Brands Act No. 24 of 1995, which regulates livestock identification and covers the costs of registering an owner’s brand.
Anita Boshoff-De Witt, Executive for Meat Standards, explained that the fee increase aligns with Namibia’s inflation rate, reported at 4% by the Bank of Namibia’s Consumer Price Index. Under the updated structure:
- Registering a stock brand will now cost N$180, up from N$173.
- Transferring a brand will increase from N$63 to N$66.
- A duplicate certificate will rise from N$109 to N$113.
Boshoff-De Witt urged livestock agencies, state veterinary offices, the LLPBN, and agricultural organizations to ensure these new fees are implemented.
In addition to the fee changes, LLPBN CEO Paul Strydom addressed levy payment processes in the egg sector. Sellers will now pay general levies directly to the LLPBN, rather than relying on purchasers to collect and remit them.
This clarification, based on paragraph 5(1)(a)(i) of Government Notice No. 382 (issued 23 December 2024) under the LLPBN Act No. 12 of 1981, resolves prior confusion within the sector.
Strydom emphasized that the revised process ensures compliance with regulations, noting that the seller is responsible for paying levies directly to LLPBN, as stipulated in the legislation.