Small retail importers not protected from counterfeits confiscation

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), yesterday destroyed counterfeit goods valued at over N$5 million, which were confiscated following their illegal importation into the country. NamRa spokesperson Tonateni Shidhudhu told the Windhoek Observer that Small Enterprises or online boutiques locally known as "Order with me", that have gained momentum over the last few years are not protected from confiscation of counterfeit goods. Thus, they should familiarise themselves with the law to insure they order genuine instead of knockoff products to avoid confiscation. He added that "the counterfeit goods might be harmful to society as such goods would have not…