WALVIS BAY – Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) president Bisey /Uirab said Botswana is one of Namibia’s most important trading partners, as the trade value between the two countries amounts to N$20 billion. He was speaking at the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAITEX) that ended this weekend. He also highlighted the significance of...
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Swakop, Rent-a-Drum marriage questioned
WALVIS BAY – The Swakopmund municipality’s decision to renew its contract with Rent-a-Drum last year has adverse effects on competitors, the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has found. The NaCC has now given the Swakopmund municipal council, Rent-a-Drum and Molok OY Ltd an opportunity to make written submissions or oral representations to explain themselves. In a...
Competition ‘red flags‘in horse mackerel sector
WALVIS BAY – The Namibian Competition Commission is investigating some horse mackerel harvesting vessel owners and companies for alleged abuse of dominance through unfair pricing. The commission alleges these companies are acting unfairly as they negotiate horse mackerel quota fees with fishing rights holders, but set non-negotiable prices for the governmental objective quota auction. This...
Masisi: We never want border conflict
SWAKOPMUND – The president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has said Namibia and Botswana want to ensure that citizens living along the borders and the security forces guarding the border get along. He was responding to questions from journalists during his two-day working visit to Namibia when he and President Nangolo Mbumba reaffirmed their commitment to...
Swaitex: Nam, Bots solidify trade ties
SWAKOPMUND – Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi has applauded Namibia and Botswana for their existing trade relations. However, the two nations have yet to fully tap into bilateral economic prospects. Masisi, who was the guest of honour at the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (Swaitex) yesterday, said he is eager to trade more with Namibia. He said...
New police station beckons for DRC… as a mining giant steps in
SWAKOPMUND – The Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC) in Swakopmund is set to benefit in the form of obtaining a new police station – thanks to a donation of N$20 million from Rössing Uranium. The donation will come in handy, as the initiative comes at a time when crime has become a grave concern in Swakopmund,...
ACC, CPBN enter RedForce saga
WALVIS BAY – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) have been roped in to scrutinise the procurement process and the contract between RedForce and the Walvis Bay municipality. A detailed report was also sent to the ministry of urban development on the contract which was allegedly awarded dubiously. The...