Experts from Namibia are in Tanzania on a study visit aimed at learning best practices in the issuance of livestock movement permits, in a move expected to strengthen animal trade regulation, disease control systems and cross-border livestock management in the Southern African region.
The delegation is visiting the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries to study Tanzania’s systems for issuing both domestic and international livestock movement permits, as well as its animal identification and traceability mechanisms, which are increasingly being used to improve regulation and accountability in the livestock value chain.
Speaking on May 26, 2026 in Dodoma, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, who also serves as Deputy Permanent Secretary responsible for Livestock, Dr. Fabian Magawa Madele, said Tanzania values the growing cooperation with other African countries in strengthening the livestock sector.
Dr. Madele said the visiting experts are drawn from key government departments in Namibia, including agriculture, lands, livestock and fisheries, reflecting the multi-sectoral nature of livestock governance in modern economies.
He noted that the team is particularly interested in understanding how Tanzania manages livestock movement permits within the country and across borders, as well as how identification systems are used to support traceability and control of animal diseases.
He said Tanzania has continued to improve its livestock management systems through institutional reforms and the use of modern tools that enhance efficiency in service delivery, regulation and data management.
According to him, these improvements have contributed to better control of livestock movement and strengthened efforts to safeguard animal health while facilitating trade.
On her part, the head of the delegation, Senior Assistant Chief Livestock Officer Dr. Vistorina Bernhard, said Namibia decided to learn from Tanzania after recognizing notable progress in the country’s livestock sector management systems.
She said Tanzania’s experience in issuing livestock permits and implementing identification systems provides valuable lessons that Namibia intends to adapt in its ongoing reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in the sector.
The visit highlights increasing intra-African cooperation in agricultural development, where countries are exchanging technical expertise to strengthen food systems, improve livestock productivity and support regional trade integration.
