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Proposed Investment Bill Criticized as Risk to Growth

todayJanuary 26, 2026

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Photo: Economic Policy Research Association website

 

The Economic Policy Research Association says the Investment and Facilitation Bill, slated for Parliament in March, could stifle investment in Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru, board member Johan Coetzee, says the bill’s provision granting one minister sweeping powers to approve, regulate, or limit investments threatens the country’s economic progress and development potential. 

 

Written by: Madeline

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