insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Leadership Meets Ombudsman over City of Windhoek Concerns The leadership of the Katutura Residents Committee paid a visit to the Ombudsman's office to inquire about issues previously raised, only to uncover further confirmed problems within the City of Windhoek. Expressing disappointment at the City's evasive stance, Ombudsman Basilius Dyakhuga stated his intention to formulate recommendations for the National Assembly. Leader Shaun Gariseb shared this update regarding the Competition Commission of Namibia. todayApril 30, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics Namibian Competition Commission accuses banks of price-fixing The Namibian Competition Commission has accused the Payments Association of Namibia and several commercial banks of colluding in price-fixing activities related to card transaction fees. According to the Commission, the banks, which are competitors in the market, allegedly colluded with PAN to collectively set interchange fees, a practice deemed anti-competitive and prohibited by law. Here is the NaCC spokesperson Dina //Gowases with more details. todayApril 23, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines The Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines in the country. In 2021, the commission reached an agreement that schools abandon exclusivity deals with suppliers. But many schools across the country have not implemented this, and the commission has already received over 220 complaints. The commission’s spokesperson, Karabo Motaung, has told ENCA that the commission is still taking […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission investigates merger violations The Namibian Competition Commission says there are a few cases that they are currently investigating. In addition, 10 cases of contravention of merger regulations are under investigation and the mergers division is monitoring a further 37 cases. Meanwhile, in respect to anti-competitive conduct, the Commission during 2023, handled 19 investigations, of which six have been completed. Here is the Director of Enforcement and Cartels Division at NaCC, Paulus Hangula with […] todayDecember 13, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia NaCC completes probe into Namib Mills’ for refusal to supply poultry products to SMEs By Ishmael Mukubonda The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has completed investigations on Namib Mills for allegedly refusing to supply poultry products to small and medium enterprises. The commission received complaints that the company refuses to sell poultry products including chicken liver, gizzards, meat, eggs and chicken necks to SMEs, saying it has a permanent buyer for those products. In an exclusive interview with Nampa recently, NaCC analyst, Lovisa Nghishe said […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission probes fishing sector for price fixing The Competition Commission has launched an investigation into the fishing sector after allegations of price fixing related to quota usage fees surfaced. The competition watchdog said it received information, on 18 August and 22 September 2023, alleging possible collusion amongst various vessel owners and operators in the country’s fishing sector. todayNovember 20, 2023 6
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
