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Namibian Competition Commission

Background on the Namibian Competition Commission

The Namibian Competition Commission was established in terms of the Competition Act 2 of 2003. The Act regulates competition issues across all sectors of the Namibian economy, having regulatory oversight of over 80 000 business entities. It became operational on 09 December 2009.

In terms of the Act, the Commission is entrusted as the principal institution to promote and safeguard fair competition in Namibia by promoting the efficiency, adaptability and development of the Namibian economy.

The Commission is tasked with providing consumers with competitive prices and product choices; promoting employment and advance the social economic welfare of Namibians; expanding opportunities for Namibian participation in world markets while recognizing the role of foreign competition in Namibia; ensuring that small undertakings have an equitable opportunity to participate in the Namibian economy; and promoting a greater spread of ownership, in particular to increase ownership stakes of historically disadvantaged persons.

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21 October 2024

Mergers Under Investigation 21-10-2024

Mergers and Acquisitions under investigation Pursuant to section 44(1) of the Competition Act, Act No. 2 of 2003, (“the Act”), the Namibian Competition Commission has received the below merger notifications...

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13 February 2023

EEC Guidelines on Settlement Procedures and Pecuniary Penalty Determination

The Commission hereby notifies the public that it has developed guidelines on the approach to be used when determining what constitutes an appropriate pecuniary penalty during settlement negotiations. The aim of publishing these guidelines is to ensure that the processes of the Commission are transparent and supported. Furthermore, it aims to enchancing procedural fairness and impartiality during settlement negotiations...

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