The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have launched Tax Inspectors Without Borders in Namibia.

The programme is aimed at raising additional revenue for developing countries and building capacity in international tax audits.

The programme is designed to address the issue of foreign businesses that operate in the country and avoid paying taxes.

Business owners are urged to pay taxes for the state to receive revenue meant for development.

NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute said the programme is crucial and beneficial for the development of the country.

Shivute stated that profits derived from Namibia need to be paid as taxes to the state to allow the development of sectors such as health, education, and agriculture.

The NamRA Commissioner asserts that the practice of evading tax payments and filing false returns while generating profits in the country ought to cease.

Resident Representative of UNDP Alka Bhatia applauded NamRA for the initiative, pointing out that the programme will bring about improved tax administration and domestic resource mobilisation to achieve sustainable development goals.

The Tax Inspectors Without Borders have proven to be a success in other African countries and have collected significant funds for developing countries.