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WINDHOEK, S.W. Africa. Import control has hit South-West Africa hard and the Windhoek Chamber of Commerce, supported by the Administration, is making representations to the South African Government for special treatment for South-West Africa. 1 The territory fears a rise in the cost of living, particularly in respect of textiles for the non-European population. Local merchants are unlikely to be able to import from non-sterling areas for two years. Building- Stopped The effects of import control are already felt in the building trade and many important projects are in danger of remaining uncompleted or being considerably delayed. South-West Africa is still a pioneering country and it is only during the past two years that development has really got into its stride. It may take years to recover from a hold-up now. South-West Africa’s misfortune may be a blessing for South African merchants. Local traders are now ordering from the Union. During the war a similar situation prevailed and local traders complained that they did not get a fair share of goods from the Union.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22868, 11 February 1949, Page 6
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