Describes how widely e-Commerce is used, the primary sectors that sell through e-commerce, and how much product/service in each sector is sold through e-commerce versus brick-and-mortar retail. Includes what a company needs to know to take advantage of e-commerce in the local market and, reputable, prominent B2B websites.
Electronic commerce is still relatively unknown to Namibian consumers.  Though the number is growing, a minority (22 percent according to the International Telecommunication Union, 2015 figures) of Namibians enjoy access to the Internet. The government is formulating policies to regulate electronic commerce.  Internet banking and mobile (cell phone) banking are also available.

The Namibian government is still crafting an electronic transaction and cybercrime bill to provide a framework for the promotion of electronic transactions in government services and private contracts. The bill aims at promoting e-government services, electronic commerce and communications with public, private institutions and citizens. According to the government, "…the bill will further aim to develop a safe, secure and effective environment for the consumer, business and public agencies or bodies to conduct and use electronic transfers."


 

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