Competition Act

2026-08-112026-08-21

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August 2026
19 AugWindhoek Observer
… The commission is now examining whether the alleged conduct amounts to violations of the Competition Act, particularly provisions relating to abuse of dominance and unfair trading conditions. …
NaCC probes Rani Group for alleged anti-competitiveness
18 AugThe Namibian
… The commission will investigate whether Rani Group and the six other companies breached the Competition Act, which protects against abuse of dominance and unfair trading conditions. …
Competition watchdog investigates Rani group of shops
17 AugWindhoek Observer
… Hangula said the commission screened the allegations in January 2025 and determined that there was sufficient basis to initiate an investigation in terms of Section 33 of the Competition Act. …
NaCC investigates competition concerns in Namibia’s tourism concessions and joint ventures
11 AugThe Namibian
… e investigations into the sector in 2023 and 2024 to look into whether fishing companies colluded to pay fishing rights holders artificially low prices for their quotas. “Following thorough investigations, the commission has concluded that no contraventions of the Competition Act …
Competition watchdog finds no price-fixing in horse mackerel sector

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NaCC investigates Rani Group and suppliers for alleged anti-competitive conduct

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The Namibian Competition Commission is investigating alleged anti-competitive practices involving Rani Group and six major FMCG suppliers following complaints from small retailers, who claim they face reserved stock for Rani Group, higher prices, upfront payment requirements, and exclusion from discounts. Small retailers also allege that Rani Group's retail expansion into their areas has forced some businesses to close or be sold.

19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 19 August

NaCC investigates Rani Group and suppliers for alleged anti-competitive conduct
The Namibian Competition Commission is investigating alleged anti-competitive practices involving Rani Group and six major FMCG suppliers following complaints from small retailers, who claim they face reserved stock for Rani Group, higher prices, upfront payment requirements, and exclusion from discounts. Small retailers also allege that Rani Group's retail expansion into their areas has forced some businesses to close or be sold.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 18 August

NaCC investigates Rani Group and six companies for anti-competitive behaviour
The Namibian Competition Commission has launched an investigation into Rani Group and six major consumer goods companies (Namib Mills, Bokomo Namibia, Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company, Distell Namibia, Namibia Breweries and Anheuser-Busch InBev Namibia) after small retailers alleged that suppliers reserve stock for Rani Group, charge them higher prices, demand upfront payments, exclude them from discounts, and that Rani Group opened retail outlets near their shops forcing closures. The companies have 30 days to respond.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

NaCC launches investigation into tourism concessions and joint ventures
The Namibia Competition Commission has formally initiated an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices involving tourism concessions and joint ventures, following a complaint lodged in September 2024 about restrictive agreements between conservancies and private operators. The investigation examines concerns including restrictive concession arrangements, unclear geographical boundaries, and joint-venture arrangements that may restrict competition.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 11 August

Competition Commission clears horse mackerel operators of price-fixing
The Namibian Competition Commission found no evidence of anti-competitive behaviour or collusion among fishing companies in the horse mackerel sector following two separate investigations in 2023 and 2024. Evidence showed that rights holders negotiate varied terms with operating companies, including profit-sharing and fees above government reserve prices.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →