Windhoek is the country's major commercial center. The marketing and distribution systems are mainly controlled by foreign investors and managers from South Africa and Germany. Domestic trade is heavily dependent on South African imports for most consumer goods. Business hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 or 5 PM , Monday through Friday. Many businesses are closed from mid-December to mid-January for a summer holiday.
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