Namibia: SMEs Urged Not to Spend On Luxuries

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Namibia: SMEs Urged Not to Spend On Luxuries

[Namibian] Small and medium business owners have been cautioned against recklessly spending money from their business on luxuries, but to invest in the growth of the enterprise.

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