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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.

Latest News

26 November 2024

Mergers Under Investigation 26-11-2024

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...

Events

5 December 2024

World Competition Day 2024 Theme: Competition Policy and Inequality

You are hereby invited to attend the World Competition Day commemoration hosted by the Namibian Competition Commission. The aim of the event is to create awareness of the work of the Commission and the role of Competition regulation in aiding towards alleviation of economic inequality.   Date: 5 December 2024 ...

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