
Founded as a pioneering venture in Lüderitz, Hangana Abalone has evolved into Southern Africa's largest free-range abalone ranch and Namibia's sole abalone producer. In 2017, Hangana Seafood Ltd (part of the OL Group) invested N$40 million (N$250 million since inauguration) to transform and expand operations, sustaining the fledgling industry and securing livelihoods.
Today, we continue to cultivate a legacy of excellence through our fully integrated operations—from spawning, weaning and grow-out to ocean ranching, harvesting, processing and export. At our core, we are aquaculture innovators, deeply committed to producing world-class abalone that empowers communities through quality, sustainability and care. As a pioneering and forward-thinking force in Namibia's aquaculture sector, we consistently embrace innovation while respecting our ocean environment and preserving resources. At the heart of Hangana Abalone lies the NAMIBGOLD brand which embodies a "gold standard" in exclusivity, quality and a purely Namibian product grown in the Atlantic Ocean off Namibia’s remote desert coastline.
Guided by the OL Persona of being Authentic, Caring and Passionate, Hangana Abalone delivers positive experiences and lasting impact on all stakeholders. We proudly contribute to the OL Group's Vision 2029 through technological advancement and sustainability, fulfilling our shared purpose: Creating a future, enhancing life with every abalone we produce.

Proudly Namibian with a global footprint, the O&L Group is one of Namibia's largest privately held enterprises contributing almost 2% to the country's GDP
Free-roaming in dedicated Atlantic ranches off Lüderitz, not confined to land-based tanks
Produces larger, more valuable abalone with superior taste and texture
Southern Africa's largest abalone ranch, Namibia's sole producer
Hatchery capacity: 400,000 spat monthly (80% increase)
Creating 150 jobs in Lüderitz by 2029, driving coastal economic growth
Hand-picked from cold, nutrient-rich Atlantic waters
Natural seaweed diet in pristine marine environments
Gold standard in exclusivity, quality and authenticity
Only Namibian Abalone operation with HACCP certification
Backed by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform and Namibian Standards Institution
Comprehensive biosecurity and animal welfare programmes

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