Baku: The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has been awarded bronze in the industrial category at the 2026 Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NamBTS) Recognition Awards for its contribution to voluntary blood donation.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the award was presented during the NamBTS awards ceremony held in Windhoek on 11 June as part of the World Blood Donor Day commemorations. The award recognises organisations that promote voluntary blood donation among employees and support the country's blood supply through regular donation initiatives.

Meatco stated that the company facilitates blood donation drives through its clinic, encouraging employees to participate in efforts aimed at supporting Namibia's national blood reserves. Commenting on the recognition, Meatco Interim Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Albertus Aochamub thanked employees for their continued participation in the programme.

"This award belongs to every Meatco employee who has donated blood over the years. Your generosity has helped save lives and demonstrates the compassion and community spirit that define our organisation," he said. Aochamub encouraged employees to continue donating blood, saying every unit collected has the potential to save lives.

Meatco noted that the latest recognition follows previous awards received from NamBTS, including a gold award in 2024 and a bronze award in 2025. The 2026 awards were held under the theme "One Drop of Humanity: Give Blood, Save Lives," highlighting the role of voluntary donors and supporting organisations in maintaining a safe and sustainable blood supply.