COMPANY BACKGROUND

Agrotour Development Initiative (PTY) LTD is a Namibian company established in accordance with the company act, Act 61 of 1973 with registration number 2008/0586.  The company is wholly owned by August 26 Holdings Company (Pty) Ltd through the shareholding Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. Agrotour DI operates as a commercial entity in agribusiness and tourism and is run on sound business principles.

Agrotour DI is the agribusiness and tourism subsidiary of August 26 Holding Company (pty) Ltd, it commenced it is operations in 2011, focusing on a cow/calf production system for the production of quality animal and beef targeting the sister subsidiary companies, food service customers, retailers and general public market. The company is operating its agribusiness wing at Agrotour Ranch, Mangetti East-Kavango West Region.

This agribusiness wing of the company has operated primarily at Agrotour Mangetti Ranch, a large land holding (56,588 hectares). The estate is divided into nine (9) farms of variable sizes, which are further subdivided into 125 camps with an average size of 450 ha.  The current carrying capacity of the whole farm is estimated at 18ha per large stock unit.  Currently, the business holds just over 1,500 beef cattle at Agrotour Mangetti Ranch.

Vision

To be a leading market-driven and sustainable business that provides quality agricultural and biomass products, and tourism services, for the domestic and international markets.

Our Values

Integrity, transparency, foresight, innovation, teamwork, adaptability, and accountability.

Mission

To utilize the full potential of Agrotour Ranch through innovation and sustainable production and delivery of diversified agricultural and biomass products, and tourism services, which meet requirements of targeted markets while addressing socioeconomic needs of our shareholder, employees, and other stakeholders.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NAME OF DIRECTORS POSITION
Mr. Sikunawa Tshiponga Negumbo Chairperson
Ms. Jolokeni Nambahu Deputy Chairperson
Ms Enny Namalambo Director
Maj Gen Josua Namhindo Director
Mr. Gottfried Ikeib Director
Mr. Gerhard Shaanyenenge Operation Farm Manager (Ex officio)

AGROTOUR FARM MAP

FARMS NUMBER AND SIZE