Namibians should never ignore the power of partnerships, says Zaamwani

WINDHOEK – Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI)’s president, Inge Zaamwani said Saturday that Namibians should never ignore the power of unity and strong partnerships as major players in the economy of the country.

Zaamwani said no single partner could realise economic development alone adding: “As we approach the Presidential and National Assembly elections we believe that the new leadership that will be determined by these elections will continue to strengthen the smart partnership between the private sector and government which we have enjoyed without interruption during the current political leadership.” Zaamwani was speaking in Windhoek at the NCCI National Council meeting.She said that for the country to achieve speedy economic development and realise the goals of Vision 2030, a strong partnership between the government and stakeholders in the private sector and organised labour would be a pre-requisite.It is therefore, she said, necessary for all in the partnership to work together and formalise regular dialogue at senior levels in order to yield results that will make Namibia create opportunities for all the people and achieve sustainable economic growth.Speaking at the same occasion, the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW)’s president Risto Kapenda NCCI and government to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to protect themselves against multinational companies that go unchecked and tend to take over the economies of developing countries through globalisation.Kapenda said NCCI regional branches should get organised and demand shares in their traditional trading areas, should the multinationals penetrate their areas.”Fight for your survival, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) did it,” he stressed.Kapenda noted that at the same time the Free Market Economic system that the country adopted should not mean that the meaningful strides made by businessmen and women in rural traditional areas should not enjoy protection.It was totally wrong for multinational co-operating companies to be allowed in the north, northeast of the country and kill helpless small and medium enterprises, after their many contributions during the difficult years of colonial occupation, he said.-NampaZaamwani was speaking in Windhoek at the NCCI National Council meeting.She said that for the country to achieve speedy economic development and realise the goals of Vision 2030, a strong partnership between the government and stakeholders in the private sector and organised labour would be a pre-requisite.It is therefore, she said, necessary for all in the partnership to work together and formalise regular dialogue at senior levels in order to yield results that will make Namibia create opportunities for all the people and achieve sustainable economic growth.Speaking at the same occasion, the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW)’s president Risto Kapenda NCCI and government to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to protect themselves against multinational companies that go unchecked and tend to take over the economies of developing countries through globalisation.Kapenda said NCCI regional branches should get organised and demand shares in their traditional trading areas, should the multinationals penetrate their areas.”Fight for your survival, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) did it,” he stressed.Kapenda noted that at the same time the Free Market Economic system that the country adopted should not mean that the meaningful strides made by businessmen and women in rural traditional areas should not enjoy protection.It was totally wrong for multinational co-operating companies to be allowed in the north, northeast of the country and kill helpless small and medium enterprises, after their many contributions during the difficult years of colonial occupation, he said.-Nampa