To make sure that no one is left behind in terms of accessing information, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) donated 120 braille booklets to the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired (NFVI).

The donation consists of a customs procedure with traveller's guide information and the taxation of individuals.

The Commissioner at NamRA, Sam Shivute, says the donation aims to build an inclusive society and allow visually impaired people easy access to information.

The Namibia Revenue Authority (NamRA), is under scrutiny as stakeholders raise concerns about the organisation's failure to live up to its full potential and operational efficiency.

While the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) is acknowledged for its positive aspects, critics argue that NamRA could enhance its performance within the ITAS system to better serve taxpayers and businesses.

With money laundering, business fraud, and illicit dealings detected in the business environment, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to curb and educate those in the business world about these emerging crimes.

The collaboration between the two is to build a foundation that safeguards the rights of intellectual property rights holders, the owners of businesses, and those who are users and benefactors in both areas by exchanging information.

The Bank of Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Revenue Agency, has embarked on a journey to digitalise Namibia's trading system while protecting revenue flow in the country.

Namibia's launch of the Trade Verification System (TVS) demonstrates the country's commitment to strengthening its financial systems and ensuring a transparent and legitimate trade environment.

The system is designed to streamline international trade procedures and combat illicit financial flows.

The hopes of a group of taxpayers who approached the High Court to temporarily stop the Namibia Revenue Agency from deducting money from their salaries have been dashed.

Close to 1,000 employees are believed to be involved in a tax refund scam running into millions of dollars.

The applicants wanted the High Court to temporarily stop deducting their funds and to pay back what had already been deducted.

The applicants also lodged a constitutional challenge over the validity of certain provisions of the Income Tax Act of 1981.

The 14 people arrested in a swoop operation on October 4 on charges of transnational internet fraud and trafficking in persons appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court this afternoon.

The case was postponed to February 15, 2024 for further investigations, and bail was refused to all.

Of those arrested, many of those deemed foreigners were indicated on the charge sheet as being Namibian citizens.

The accused were arrested at several properties across Winhoek in a late-night swoop on October 3.

The Namibia Revenue Agency has emphasised the import procedures for commercial and non-commercial goods in a public notice that has been circulated on social media in an effort to educate importers.

NamRA has released a public notice outlining important procedures related to various goods from non-Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member states.

Commercial goods valued at N$500 or more, subject to duty as per Schedule 1 of the Customs and Excise Act, must be paid upon importation into SACU.

Opuwo Mayor Rosa Mbinge Tjeundo has commended the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) management for opening a satellite office at Opuwo.

Tjeundo, who was speaking at a stakeholder consultation, said residents have been relieved of travel costs to acquire services.

Previously, NamRA only had an office in Khorixas, which was closer to the residents who resided in the southern part of Kunene Region, while those in the north used to travel to Oshakati, which was a costly exercise for them.

The Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Tylvas Shilongo, says loss of revenue does not only deprives the state of revenue but also derails the development of the country.

Shilongo highlighted this during the handover of the NamRa Domestic Taxes Western Region Report at Walvis Bay.

Shilongo says revenue collected through taxes assists in providing healthcare services, addressing housing needs, education, and many other services to the population.

There is a necessity for tax compliance and accurate data from taxpayers within the creative industry.

This was shared during a stakeholder engagement held by the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) with members of the creative sector.

The session was prompted by the concerns expressed by members of the creative community regarding tax administration, payment procedures, and the difficulties faced at borders when dealing with customs officials during the import or export of their materials.