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.

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.

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.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) says all its staff members stationed at the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno Border Post will soon receive decent houses.

NamRA, alongside other border agencies, has seconded additional staff members to the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno Border Post to man the 24-hour operations.

Accommodation for the employees has since been made a priority as the construction of houses is about to commence.

NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute says the provision of houses for staff members at the border post would help in the non-compromising of service delivery.

The Namibia Revenue Agency joined the global customs community in commemorating International Customs Day at Oshikango border post in Ohangwena region. 

NamRA's Commissioner Sam Shivute says NAMRA chose to make the day at Oshikango, because it's a major hive of business activity.

The day is celebrated to acknowledge the crucial duties that customs officials perform daily.

Shivute says NamRA will continue to build on the legacy set by the government through the Finance Ministry and in line with the protocol of the World  Customs Organization.

Namibia Revenue Agency's (NamRA) Commissioner, Sam Shivute says tax morality and the compliance rate among Namibians are very low.

Shivute, together with other NamRA officials, visited Otjiwarongo to engage stakeholders on tax, customs, and excise matters in the Otjozondjupa Region.  

Compliance with tax laws is crucial for the state to function and support government programs and services toward improving citizens' lives.