Also known as: Namra · Namibia's tax authority
Namibia's tax authority, which collects revenue, enforces compliance, and conducts investigations into non-compliant taxpayers and contraband.
Namibia's tax authority recorded a sharp rise in penalties waived under the government's tax amnesty programme in 2024/25, with the value of write-offs nearly tripling.
NamRA's N$46.6bn tax penalty write-off raises significant questions about revenue collection and fiscal accountability.
23 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's tax authority recorded a sharp rise in penalties waived under the government's tax amnesty programme in 2024/25, with the value of write-offs nearly tripling.
23 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An editorial argues that Namibia's Namibia Revenue Agency confiscation of narcotics valued at N$26.8 million in the 2025/26 financial year, while a visible win, is not enough to address the country's growing drug crisis.
23 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Anti-corruption Commission is investigating multiple cases of theft and fraud within the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which also launched its own internal investigation after discovering alleged stock manipulation and diversion of pharmaceutical supplies within the Central Medical Stores. The ministry has reassigned implicated staff members pending investigation outcomes.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Southern African Customs Union remained Namibia's largest tax contributor at N$21.1 billion as at the end of March, according to the Namibia Revenue Agency. Namra collected a net revenue of N$81.1 billion by March 2026, with VAT and personal income tax as the second and third-largest contributors.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revenue Agency collected N$500 million in three months through a compliance initiative and recovered a further N$622 million through legal action against non-compliant taxpayers, winning 14 of 15 cases. The agency also recovered N$171 million from VAT fraud and intercepted N$67 million in drug-related cases as part of its push to meet its revised revenue target of N$88 billion.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Finance minister Ericah Shafudah has made new appointments and reappointed Peter Kruger as chairperson of the Namibia Revenue Agency board, with changes taking effect on 1 April and running for three years. The moves, made under the Public Enterprises Governance Act, include appointing Ndatega Shikalepo as deputy chairperson, along with Helmuth Naweseb, Mubusisi Mabuku, and Ndahambela Ndoroma-Iipinge to strengthen governance and oversight at Namra.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A New Era opinion piece argues that Prime Minister Ngurare has distinguished himself in his first 365 days through hands-on, empathetic governance—camping in remote forests to assess school conditions, launching youth development initiatives, conducting unannounced hospital visits, and prioritizing local procurement. The author contends his leadership model emphasizes practical compassion and direct engagement with citizens over formal qualifications.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Tracey Goagoses, recently appointed as an accounting assistant intern at the Namibian Estate Agent Board, is gaining experience in finance and bookkeeping while pursuing her goal of becoming a chartered accountant.
2 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia Revenue Agency has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns to 31 October for returns related to loss carry-forwards under Section 21 of the Income Tax Act. The extension, now the second deferral, is to allow for continued system readiness, and applies to returns due between 31 July 2025 and 30 September 2026.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revenue Agency seized over 56kg of khat (a stimulant plant classified as illegal in Namibia) worth about N$28 million from a cargo consignment at Hosea Kutako International Airport. One suspect was apprehended and is expected to appear in court as investigations continue.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →