Also known as: Namra
Namibia's tax authority collecting revenue and administering customs, excise, and compliance functions across multiple economic sectors.
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Informanté
Namibia Revenue Agency continues with crackdown on cross-border smuggling
“The Namibia Revenue Agency and the Namibian Police continue with their crackdown, but there is simply no quick fix to cross-border crimes.”
No quick fix as Namibia, Angola intensify war on border smugglingNamibian Sun
Namibia Revenue Agency recorded a sharp rise in penalties waived under the government's tax amnesty programme in 2024/25
“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 within a...”
NamRA writes off N$46.6bn in penalties in one yearNamibian Sun
Namibia Revenue Agency confiscated narcotics valued at N$26.8 million in the 2025/26 financial year
“Namibia's fight against drugs has recorded a visible win, with the Namibia Revenue Agency confiscating narcotics valued at N$26.8 million in the 2025/26 financial year.”
EDITORIAL: N$26.8m drug busts not enough to stem Namibia’s growing crisisThe Namibian
Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) collected N$500 million within three months through compliance drive
“The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) collected N$500 million within three months through a targeted compliance drive and recovered a further N$622 million through legal action against non-compliant taxpayers.”
Namra collects N$500m in three months, recovers N$622m through legal actionThe Namibian
Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) recovered N$622 million through legal action against non-compliant taxpayers
“The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) collected N$500 million within three months through a targeted compliance drive and recovered a further N$622 million through legal action against non-compliant taxpayers.”
Namra collects N$500m in three months, recovers N$622m through legal actionThe Namibian
Namibia Revenue Agency received new board member appointments and reappointment effective 1 April
“Finance minister Ericah Shafudah has made new appointments and a reappointment to the board of directors of the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra).”
Finance minister appoints new Namra board members and reappoints chairpersonNew Era
Namibia Revenue Agency faced challenges from youth entrepreneurs in 'Order With Me' business
“More recently, he recognized the struggles of young entrepreneurs involved in the "Order With Me" business, many of whom have voiced concerns over challenges with NAMRA.”
Opinion – Ngurare’s 365 days in office: An epitome of humanityThe Namibian
Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns to 31 October
“The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns to 31 October.”
Namra extends income tax returns deadlineThe Namibian
Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has confiscated a consignment of khat plants worth about N$28 million
“The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has confiscated a consignment of khat plants worth about N$28 million.”
Namra seizes N$28m ‘cat' shipment at airportThe Namibian
Namra has confirmed that legal proceedings are being handled in accordance with the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
“Namra has confirmed that the legal proceedings are being handled in accordance with the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act.”
Namra seizes N$28m ‘cat' shipment at airportThe Namibia Revenue Agency is improving its ability to identify tax risks and revenue opportunities in mining, oil and gas through technical assistance from the African Tax Administration Forum, which supported Namibia in areas including transfer pricing and extractive sector taxation.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Revenue Agency is improving its ability to identify tax risks and revenue opportunities in mining, oil and gas through technical assistance from the African Tax Administration Forum, which supported Namibia in areas including transfer pricing and extractive sector taxation.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Race Wars drag-racing event between South Africa and Namibia drew a larger-than-expected crowd to the Tony Rust Race Track near Windhoek, with 65 car and motorcycle entries competing and organizers noting strong local and cross-border interest.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tonateni Shidhudhu, formerly Namra manager for strategic communications and stakeholder engagements, has been appointed manager for e-commerce in the customs and excise department, effective immediately. He will lead the agency's e-commerce modernisation agenda, including digital trade systems, compliance frameworks, and customs clearance optimisation.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court ruled that the Namibia Revenue Agency acted unlawfully when it retrospectively increased a customs penalty against First Edge Technology Distribution.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met with the finance minister and Namibia Revenue Agency commissioner to discuss solutions for small import entrepreneurs, known as 'Order With Me' operators, who face complaints over high and unpredictable customs duties, VAT, and courier clearance charges that are making their businesses unsustainable.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revenue Agency rolled out version 4.4.1 of the ASYCUDAWorld customs system on 5 May, replacing a system that was operating 11 versions behind. Initial delays at border posts including Katima Mulilo and Ariamsvlei have been resolved, and the system has already processed goods worth N$18 billion.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has begun moving customs and excise offices to a newly established One-Stop centre on Reger Street in the Southern Industrial area. Currently, only limited services including motor vehicle clearance certificates and booking of physical inspections are available, while payments and other services remain at the Eros Airport office during the transition.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The chief of the Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union has criticised long delays at border posts, blaming slow processes within the Namibia Revenue Agency and calling for contingency plans. A truck driver cited extended waits during verification and inspection at Oshikango Border Post.
12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has about one million registered taxpayers funding social and development expenditure for three million people, according to Namra's latest annual report. Namra collected N$98.9 billion in gross revenue, with a net amount of N$88.555 billion, with international tax contribution (N$30 billion) as the largest tax contributor, followed by value-added tax and personal income tax (both N$20 billion).
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek and government approved a debt swap converting N$357.8 million of the city's historical debt into 423 hectares of land, unlocking more than 6000 residential erven in the Khomas region. Phase one will release about 4856 housing erven in Havana and Groot Aub, alongside land for national projects including offices for the Namibia Revenue Agency and a high-performance sports centre.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations said it is handling one formal case of unpaid wages at Omhalanga Mills, with a hearing set for 29 April 2026, while several other employees have sought advice but not filed formal complaints. Workers claim they have not been paid for seven months.
27 April 2026 · Informanté →
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi ordered an investigation into alleged tribal bias in recruitment at the Roads Authority, finding it employs about 74 people from the Zambezi region compared to more than 300 from northern Namibia. The probe has revived broader allegations of tribalism in hiring practices across Namibian state-owned enterprises and government offices.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian and Angolan police are intensifying efforts to combat cross-border smuggling of fuel, cigarettes, counterfeit medicines, and other illicit goods along their 400-kilometre porous border. Despite ongoing raids and arrests, officials acknowledge there is no quick fix to the entrenched cross-border crime.
25 April 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibia has strong policies and youth development programmes, but slow implementation and bureaucratic delays undermine entrepreneurship and economic growth. The author argues for digitisation, clearer timelines, and faster regulatory processes—not deregulation—to match the pace of modern business and unlock economic opportunity.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will operationalise the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor secretariat on 1 April to strengthen regional trade and improve cross-border transport with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The move includes introducing a user pay principle levy of 90 cents per tonne on cross-border cargo and addressing infrastructure gaps and regulatory harmonisation challenges.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revenue Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the Gambling Board to access data on operators and winners to close compliance gaps and ensure betting and gambling income is properly taxed. Namra commissioner Sam Shivute says the authority will cross-check gambling board data against tax records to identify non-compliance and is calling on operators and individuals to voluntarily regularise their tax affairs.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu has raised concerns about low tax revenue collection from Namibia's fishing and mining industries despite their significant economic contributions. He called for stronger collection systems, value addition to lithium, and industrialisation incentives to boost government revenue and reduce reliance on foreign loans.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Magistrate Olga Maharukua postponed the fraud, money laundering, and corruption trial involving the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia to 21 April 2026 for a Section 119 plea hearing. The state prosecutor requested additional time to complete investigations, amend charges, and resolve tax evasion issues with NamRA, though defence lawyers opposed the postponement, arguing investigations should have been finalised at a previous remand.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Revenue Agency has clarified that it auctions only goods verified as compliant—seized during enforcement operations—and never counterfeits, which are destroyed by law. The agency says goods must remain uncleared or unclaimed after a prescribed period and owners have three months to regularize their position with required documentation and duties before seizure and disposal.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Revenue Agency has warned that mineral and petroleum licence transfers are subject to Namibian tax even when conducted abroad, with only 5% of companies currently complying. A tax amnesty expires in October, but industry representatives have raised concerns that the current tax regime discourages investment.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →