insert_link Business / Economics Auto industry faces new guidelines The Namibian Competition Commission is developing industry guidelines to address anti-competitive practices in the automotive sector. The proposed guidelines will, according to the Commission, improve market conditions by promoting fair competition, transparency, and consumer protection. The development follows an investigation launched in 2018 into the conduct of original equipment manufacturers, vehicle dealerships, and panel beaters. NaCC spokesperson Dina //Gowases. todayJuly 30, 2024 23
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 14
insert_link Business / Economics NaCC launches investigation into alleged price fixing of quota usage fees The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has launched an investigation into the alleged price fixing of quota usage fees paid to fishing rights holders by various fishing vessel owners and operators. This comes after the NaCC received evidence suggesting possible cooperation among numerous vessel owners and operators in the Namibian fishing industry on 18 August 2023 and 22 September 2023, respectively. The alleged collusion takes the form of fixing fishing quota […] todayNovember 21, 2023 8
