Also known as: judge Shivute · Detective Warrant Officer Shivute
Namibia Revenue Agency commissioner leading tax compliance initiatives and border management coordination, under ombudsman investigation for recruitment discrimination.
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Windhoek Observer
NamRA commissioner Sam Shivute said the new system has processed goods worth N$18 billion between 5 May and 17 May
“NamRA commissioner Sam Shivute said the new system has already processed goods worth N$18 billion between 5 May and 17 May.”
NamRA says old customs system was 11 versions behindWindhoek Observer
Shivute said the previous customs system was operating 11 versions behind
“He said the upgrade was necessary because the previous customs system was operating 11 versions behind.”
NamRA says old customs system was 11 versions behindWindhoek Observer
Sam Shivute said NamRA is upgrading systems as part of transformation programme
“Meanwhile, NamRA chief executive officer Sam Shivute said the agency is working to resolve system-related challenges.”
Truck drivers decry border congestionThe Namibian
Namra commissioner Sam Shivute says the agency handled 15 legal cases valued at approximately N$622 million, winning 14
“Namra commissioner Sam Shivute says the agency handled 15 legal cases valued at approximately N$622 million, winning 14 of them, reflecting a strong enforcement record.”
Namra collects N$500m in three months, recovers N$622m through legal actionThe Namibian
Sam Shivute says the agency recovered N$171 million from VAT fraudulent activities
“Shivute says the agency has also made progress in combating fraud, particularly in value-added tax, where N$171 million was recovered from fraudulent activities.”
Namra collects N$500m in three months, recovers N$622m through legal actionThe Namibian
Namra commissioner Sam Shivute says the agreement signals a shift towards stricter oversight of a fast-growing sector
“Namra commissioner Sam Shivute says the agreement signals a shift towards stricter oversight of a fast-growing sector that has remained unevenly regulated from a tax perspective.”
Namra targets ‘okabetting” industry and winners in tax crackdownThe Namibian
Shivute warns that operators and individuals who fail to regularise tax affairs risk facing assessments, penalties and further enforcement action
“Shivute warns that operators and individuals who fail to regularise their tax affairs risk facing assessments, penalties and further enforcement action.”
Namra targets ‘okabetting” industry and winners in tax crackdownThe Namibian
Namra commissioner Sam Shivute said only 5% of companies comply with regulations on licence transfers
“This comes after Namra commissioner Sam Shivute yesterday said only 5% of companies comply with regulations on the transfer of mineral and petroleum licences.”
Namra warns foreign companies mineral and petroleum licence transfers are subject to Namibian taxThe Namibian
Shivute warned tax amnesty allowing companies to catch up on payments expires in October
“Shivute warned taxpayers and industry representatives that the tax amnesty allowing companies to catch up on these payments expires in October.”
Namra warns foreign companies mineral and petroleum licence transfers are subject to Namibian taxNew Era
NamRA commissioner Sam Shivute said agreement must lead to real change at border posts
“NamRA commissioner Sam Shivute said the agreement must lead to real change at border posts.”
NamRA, State organs to improve border protection …to strengthen infrastructure, better control, trade and securityPrime 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Namibia Revenue Agency and key state institutions have signed the Inter-Agency Standard Operations Framework for Coordinated Border Management to improve coordination at Namibia's borders, reduce delays in goods movement, and strengthen infrastructure and security. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the need for effective implementation of initiatives like one-stop border posts and coordinated controls to support economic growth.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has found serious weaknesses in how the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy and the Namibia Revenue Agency verify and collect royalties and taxes from gold mining, citing gaps in risk management, production verification and tax auditing that expose the state to potential revenue losses from one of its most valuable mineral resources.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The ombudsman has found that Namibia Revenue Agency commissioner Sam Shivute acted unfairly and contravened labour laws when he changed recruitment procedures for assistant tax officer positions, citing to the ombudsman that he "heard from God" when making the decision. The investigation found the agency's recruitment process was biased, lacked transparency, contradicted its own policies, and allegedly involved ethnic discrimination.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Lydia Nakale, a qualified graduate, runs a second-hand clothing business in Windhoek to support her family after struggling to find formal employment. She faces major challenges from police harassment of informal traders and high import duties from NamRA, which she says can nearly equal the cost of her goods, though she calls for greater government support for small businesses.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Police are appealing for public assistance in locating Mpho Mokhatu, a 30-year-old wanted in connection with a vehicle theft case in Windhoek, and Lyamine Proffesser Mupano, a 42-year-old man missing since 5 January in Tsumeb. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police units listed in the statement.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →