Namibia needs to focus on agricultural produce: Shiimi

Contributed by NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia needs to grow its own downstream industries that process agricultural produce in order to create jobs and income, Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor Iipumbu Shiimi has said.
Speaking at the BoN’s 18th Annual Symposium here on Thursday, he said the challenge lies in doing this with efficiency while building skills and a competitive advantage.
Shiimi however warned that the process should not burden consumers with higher prices and taxpayers with higher taxes in ord ...