Shortcuts lead to corruption – deputy PM
Deputy prime minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says business people who seek to be successful by taking shortcuts end up being corrupt.
Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the official opening of the Eenhana Trade and Business Expo last week.
“Shortcuts will lead to corruption and corruption is enemy number one to development. For any economy that is characterised by corruption, it does not grow but rather goes in circles,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She said business principles adopted by all successful economies include laws and regulations governing trade and investment which must be adhered to.
“We should therefore work with the government to ensure that we follow the rules and regulations while taking into consideration speed and effectiveness. It is only through fairness that trade and investment can bring relief to our people by expanding wealth, creating jobs and taking people out of poverty,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
According to Nandi-Ndaitwah the expo has brought hope to Eenhana, referring to how the town looked like before Namibia gained independence 27 years ago.
“I am one of those who saw Eenhana before independence. At independence, the only visible infrastructure at this place was the tribal office, clinic, primary school and the military base. Today, Eenhana is one of the faster-growing modern towns,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She also used the opportunity to encourage business people to network with one another.
This year 260 exhibitors were accommodated at the new Eenhana Convention Centre. Some of the exhibitors Namibian Sun interviewed thanked the Eenhana town council for constructing a centre for the town.
KENYA KAMBOWE
Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the official opening of the Eenhana Trade and Business Expo last week.
“Shortcuts will lead to corruption and corruption is enemy number one to development. For any economy that is characterised by corruption, it does not grow but rather goes in circles,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She said business principles adopted by all successful economies include laws and regulations governing trade and investment which must be adhered to.
“We should therefore work with the government to ensure that we follow the rules and regulations while taking into consideration speed and effectiveness. It is only through fairness that trade and investment can bring relief to our people by expanding wealth, creating jobs and taking people out of poverty,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
According to Nandi-Ndaitwah the expo has brought hope to Eenhana, referring to how the town looked like before Namibia gained independence 27 years ago.
“I am one of those who saw Eenhana before independence. At independence, the only visible infrastructure at this place was the tribal office, clinic, primary school and the military base. Today, Eenhana is one of the faster-growing modern towns,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She also used the opportunity to encourage business people to network with one another.
This year 260 exhibitors were accommodated at the new Eenhana Convention Centre. Some of the exhibitors Namibian Sun interviewed thanked the Eenhana town council for constructing a centre for the town.
KENYA KAMBOWE
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