March is Namibia's independence month, a month to celebrate and take stock of what has transpired since the country's freedom, be it politically or economically.

Independence does not only mean gaining freedom from colonial oppressors; it also means freeing the country's economy by creating a conducive environment for business operations, be it for local or foreign investors to compete on an equal footing.

The Chairperson of Team Namibia's Board says independence has created the right climate and conditions for the use and consumption of local products.