Also known as: NaCC · Namibia Competition Commission
Namibian Competition Commission — regulator that investigates anti-competitive conduct, approves mergers subject to conditions, and sets competition thresholds for transactions.
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July 2026
The Namibian
Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC)imposedrestrictions in April after finding deal likely to substantially lessen competition
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“The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) imposed the restrictions in April after finding that the deal was likely to substantially lessen competition in the country's fuel market.”
Namibian Competition CommissionprohibitedNasan from buying fuel from Vitol for five years
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“As a condition of approving the sale, the Namibian Competition Commission prohibited Nasan from buying fuel from Vitol – Vivo's parent company – for a period of five years due to concerns that this would reduce competition in the fuel sector.”
Namibian Competition Commissionhad its earlier decision overturned by the minister regardingthe merger
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“According to the gazette, the minister confirmed that he had overturned the earlier decision of the NaCC following a formal review in terms of Section 49 of the Competition Act, 2003.”
“The dispute over the JMA has also drawn the attention of the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC), which has been investigating the anti-competitive agreements.”
NaCC director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipalasaidthe intention was that dealers would not be worse off
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“"When we made that decision [about conditions of the merger], the intention was that the dealers [would] not be worse off," NaCC director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipala said at the first meeting.”
Namibian Competition CommissiongrantedUltimate Safaris a 90-day extension to respond to investigation
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“The Namibian Competition Commission(NaCC) has granted Ultimate Safaris a 90-day extension to respond to an investigation into its allegedly c agreement.”
Namibian Competition Commissioninstructedparties to cease exclusive agreements within 30 days
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“Gowases says the commission initially instructed the parties – Ultimate Safaris and three conservancies – Sorris Sorris, Doro Nawas and Uibasen – to cease the conduct of exclusive agreements within 30 days.”
Namibian Competition Commissionhas approvedtransaction involving exchange of participating interests in three petroleum exploration licences
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“The Namibian Competition Commission has approved a transaction involving the exchange of participating interests in three petroleum exploration licences.”
The Namibian Competition Commission has reassured tourism stakeholders that its investigation into exclusive arrangements between conservancies and private tourism operators is part of its statutory mandate to enforce competition laws and promote fair market participation, and is committed to supporting the sector's stability and growth. The Commission is in constructive discussions with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to identify practical responses to concerns arising from the investigation.
The Namibian Competition Commission has reassured tourism stakeholders that its investigation into exclusive arrangements between conservancies and private tourism operators is part of its statutory mandate to enforce competition laws and promote fair market participation, and is committed to supporting the sector's stability and growth. The Commission is in constructive discussions with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to identify practical responses to concerns arising from the investigation.
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.
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.
The Namibian Competition Commission has raised merger notification thresholds, increasing the combined assets or turnover threshold from N$30 million to N$60 million and the target company threshold from N$15 million to N$30 million, citing economic growth since 2017 and the need to focus on transactions likely to affect competition and public interest.
Oryx Properties Limited has received approval from the Namibian Competition Commission for its proposed acquisition of a large industrial warehouse for N$251.2 million, excluding transaction costs. The company announced that NaCC approved the proposed merger without conditions, though implementation remains subject to fulfilment of remaining conditions precedent.
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.
The Namibia Competition Commission announced plans to raise the mandatory merger notification threshold from N$30 million to N$60 million, citing the need to balance oversight of competition-affecting transactions with administrative burden, and noting that current thresholds have not been revised since 2017.
The Namibian Competition Commission conditionally approved Pepkor's acquisition of several Retailability Namibia businesses on condition that the merged entity commit to N$40 million in local procurement from Namibian manufacturers in clothing, footwear and homeware sectors over three years, and establish a Local Supplier and SME Development Programme valued at N$4.2 million over the same period.
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.
The Namibian Competition Commission has initiated a formal investigation into fishing vessel owners and operators for allegedly imposing unfair purchase prices when negotiating quota usage fees with fishing rights holders without vessels in the Horse Mackerel sub-sector. The investigation concerns practices around the Governmental Objective Fish Quota Auction introduced by Government in 2020.
The Independent Patriots for Change has called on the government and state-owned Namcor to provide full transparency on Namibia's offshore petroleum developments, particularly regarding Galp's transaction with TotalEnergies, which received regulatory approval in July. The IPC emphasised that Namcor's financial obligations, development exposure, and revenue expectations must be clarified.
The Namibia Competition Commission has objected to the proposed acquisition of Schwenk Namibia by West China Cement (Whale Rock Cement), based on stakeholder input and competition law concerns including market concentration.
Stimulus Investments Limited has issued a cautionary announcement advising shareholders it has entered negotiations that could materially affect its listed preference shares' price; details cannot yet be disclosed, and shareholders are urged to exercise caution when trading until a further announcement.
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says hotels set their own prices under free-market principles, following public complaints about beverage costs—with Appletisers ranging from N$60 to N$70 at some establishments. The association argues that demand and supply determine pricing, and that hotel prices reflect additional operational costs beyond supermarket shelf prices.
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved the merger between CNNC Overseas Ltd and Bannerman UK for the Etango Uranium Project, but imposed stringent conditions aimed at safeguarding employment, promoting localisation, strengthening skills development, and ensuring greater Namibian participation in the uranium industry.
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has approved the merger between Nasan Energies and the divestiture business from Vivo Energy and Engen Namibia, while suspending enforcement of several conditions imposed by the Namibia Competition Commission. The decision follows a review application by Nasan Energies in April; the merger involved Nasan acquiring 52 Shell and Engen service stations divested as a competition remedy after Vivo Energy acquired Engen's downstream fuel business.
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused the government of weakening fuel-sector competition by suspending restrictions on Nasan Energies sourcing fuel from Vitol. The restrictions were imposed by the Namibian Competition Commission in April over concerns the deal would substantially lessen competition, but line minister Modestus Amutse suspended them under Section 49 of the Competition Act; IPC claims Vitol already controls between 75% and 85% of Namibia's wholesale fuel market.
Namibia's energy minister has suspended competition commission conditions that prohibited Nasan Energies from buying fuel from Vitol for five years following its acquisition of 42 service stations from Vivo Energy in May. The suspension is temporary and attributed to concerns about the state's fuel import costs and the financial strain on the National Energy Fund.
Oryx Properties has agreed to acquire a large industrial warehouse valued at N$251.2 million, with the deal subject to approval from the Namibian Competition Commission and other conditions. The transaction could materially impact the price of the company's listed units.
Ohorongo Cement says its merger with Schwenk Namibia's Cheetah Cement, approved with conditions by the minister of industries, mines and energy, will not result in job losses but will involve staff relocation from Otjiwarongo to Otavi and increased local ownership requirements.
The Daure Daman Traditional Authority has formally objected to tourism operator ultimate.earth's application for a leasehold of communal land in Kunene Region, citing concerns about consultation and conduct. The objection, submitted to the Kunene Communal Land Board, is part of an ongoing dispute involving a Joint Management Agreement with three conservancies and a separate legal battle with Goantagab Tin Mine.
After the Namibian Competition Commission approved Vivo Energy's purchase of Engen Namibia's 52 service stations on condition that a small Namibian player acquire them, dealers say the subsequent sale to Nasan Energies has left them facing contract changes and business risks despite NaCC assurances in February that they would not be worse off.
Ninety One Namibia and Sanlam Allianz Namibia plan to combine their active asset management businesses, operating under the Ninety One Namibia brand with a 15-year term, though the deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals including from the Namibia Competition Commission.
Former Namcor acting managing director Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has criticised the government's award of a N$7.2 billion three-month fuel supply contract to Vitol, saying the deal is "counter-productive and monopolistic" and will damage the downstream fuel sector's long-term competitiveness. Hinda-Mbuende claims Namcor offered a cheaper deal and that Vitol's ownership of Shell and Engen service stations creates conflicts of interest that could harm competitors.
The Namibian Competition Commission has granted Ultimate Safaris a 90-day extension to respond to an investigation into an allegedly illegal agreement with three conservancies. The extension was granted under the Competition Act of 2003, though critics claim the NaCC is treating the company with "kid gloves" given the time it has been allowed to avoid complying with the commission's directive to scrap the exclusive agreements.
The Fuel and Franchise Association says Nasan Energies has failed to deliver fuel paid for upfront and has not honoured agreements made with divested retailers. FAFA claims Nasan promised a three-month 'Bring the Cash Incentive' and to honour existing seven-day credit terms, but did not provide written confirmation and has failed to deliver orders within promised timeframes.
Energy Minister Modestus Amutse granted Swiss commodity trader Vitol an exclusive mandate to supply Namibia's entire fuel needs from June to August under a contract valued at an estimated N$2.4 billion a month, raising concerns about fuel sector capture given Vitol's links to individuals connected to politicians and the decision's apparent circumvention of the Competition Commission's conditions on fuel sourcing.
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved a transaction in which TotalEnergies EP Namibia BV and Windhoek PEL 28 BV exchange participating interests in three petroleum exploration licences. The regulator found the transaction resulted in only marginal change in market share and no public interest concerns.
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved CNNC Overseas Ltd's acquisition of a minority interest in Bannerman Energy, which is developing the Etango uranium project in Erongo. The approval came subject to conditions requiring employment creation, skills development and transfer, and increased participation of Namibian firms in the uranium value chain.