The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) handed over chairs, wheelchairs, walking aids, and baby feeding chairs valued at N$37,500 to the Office of the Erongo Governor.

NamRA's Regional Manager, Patrick Tongo, said the goods were confiscated after their owners contravened the Customs and Excise Act.

Tongo added that NamRA's mandate goes beyond revenue collection, as it also contributes to nation-building and community empowerment.

"A chair may look ordinary, but for a learner, it is the foundation of concentration, comfort, and dignity in the classroom. For our brothers, sisters, and elders who will receive wheelchairs and walking aids, this gesture is about more than mobility; it is about freedom. Freedom to move, to work, to engage with family, and to live with dignity."

Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses said NamRA plays a pivotal role in national development, not only as a revenue-collecting institution but also as a protector of the economy against illicit trade and unfair practices.

She commended NamRA's generosity and encouraged the agency to broaden its tax base, particularly within the fishing industry, where she believes tax evasion remains a serious concern.

"By addressing such challenges, we strengthen our ability to deliver quality public services and ensure that every sector contributes fairly to the growth of our nation. There shall be no tax evasion in my region. We are going to fully comply with the tax regimes and contribute meaningfully to the national agenda. Your generosity and consistency over the years have not gone unnoticed – they have touched lives, inspired hope, and strengthened the very fabric of our society."

Some of the donated chairs will be handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

The Governor revealed that between 2022 and 2023, NamRA made significant donations worth N$813,000, distributed across several regions.

In 2024, the agency handed over additional chairs valued at N$38,000.