Bärbel Kirchner

“Construction Industries Federation chief executive Bärbel Kirchner tells The Namibian that the federation welcomes the decision to keep diesel prices unchanged for October.”

“Kirchner says these costs could eventually be passed on through the construction supply chain, which includes contractors, transporters, material suppliers, plant-hire companies and subcontractors.”

“Construction Industries Federation (CIF) of Namibia chief executive Bärbel Kirchner says the federation has been waiting for the agreement to be gazetted because it could only take effect once formally published.”

“However, CIF chief executive Bärbel Kirchner says the conditions fail to address key concerns, including cement price monitoring, fair market access, protection against discriminatory pricing, safeguards for SMEs, local procurement obligations, import competition, reporting requirements, implementation timelines and penalties for non-compliance.”

“"The CIF Golf Classic is steadily finding its place as an event that brings the industry together in a more informal but highly valuable setting," says CIF CEO Bärbel Kirchner.”

“CIF CEO Bärbel Kirchner said the event is steadily finding its place as one that brings the industry together in a more informal yet highly valuable setting.”

“"This creates a clear disconnect between the stated intention to support Namibian contractors and the actual conditions being created in the market," said CIF chief executive officer, Bärbel Kirchner.”

“"What we are seeing is that technically capable Namibian contractors are being excluded not because they cannot deliver, but because they cannot meet financial requirements that do not reflect local realities," she added.”

“In a media release yesterday, CIF chief executive Bärbel Kirchner said the rules introduced in a recent RCC expression of interest will prevent Namibian companies from competing.”

“"CIF is particularly concerned that this approach may favour foreign-linked companies with access to lower-cost or state-backed financing, thereby creating an uneven playing field for Namibian contractors," Kirchner said.”