Namibia’s snail farm prepares for first export as N$140-million project takes shape

We are  having a look at a unique development in Namibia’s agricultural and export industry. Just outside Swakopmund, the country’s first-ever climate-controlled snail farm, NamSnails is preparing for its first shipment of live snails to South Africa. This isn’t just about exports – it’s about building a brand new industry with an investment value of N$140 million, positioning Namibia as a leader in snail farming on the African continent.

To tell us more about this ambitious project, its opportunities, challenges, and future prospects, NamSnails chief executive André Mouton joined Jane Kandetu.