Overview of key developments brought by the Competition Act Pt II

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In an article entitled ‘Understanding the Concept of Abuse of Dominant Position’ (available online in the Mmegi newspaper of September, Wednesday 26, 2012), Dr Mokubung Ndala Mokubung rightly defined “dominance” and “abuse of a dominant position”.

In respect of the latter, one may appreciate from Mokubung’s article and indeed from the literature in European Union (EU) and South Africa that, the abuse of a dominant position is whereby, an enterprise which is dominant in the market, behaves in a way which lessens or impedes or prevents maintenance of effective competition in a relevant market.

In the US, the abuse of a dominant position is dealt with as monopolisation under Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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