In a move aimed at stemming the outflow of livestock and hides to neighbouring South Africa, the Namibian government has introduced a new round of export levies applicable to livestock and hides.

Effective from November 2003, all exports of slaughter-ready mature cattle, cattle hides and exotic material will be subject to a levy of 30%. Exports of live sheep, live goats and skins and the skins from both will carry a levy of 15%.

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