30/03/2025
Auas Secretarial Services
Namra reaffirms commitment to revenue mobilization following the tabling of the 2025/6 National Budget
Staff Reporter
THE Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management Ericah Shafudah, on the tabling of the N$106.3 billion National Budget for the 2025/6 financial year.
Sam Shivute, NamRA Commissioner said that in the ex*****on of its mandate, NamRA remains committed to supporting the realization of the budget objectives by enhancing revenue collection efforts to ensure the State has the necessary resources to implement the stated policies and programmes.
“The Minister highlighted a key initiative to modernize tax administration, the introduction of an e-invoicing system for VAT-registered persons. NamRA has completed research and benchmarking on this system, which is set for rollout in April 2026. This initiative has the potential of significantly lowering administrative costs, improve data accuracy and combat Value Added Tax fraud.,” Shivute said.
He added that NamRA further acknowledges Shafudah’s recognition of the remarkable progress made through the Tax Amnesty Programme, which has yielded N$3 billion in collections across various tax categories between April 2023 and February 2025, which continues until 31 October 2026.
“The Minister also praised NamRA’s strong drive in mobilizing domestic revenue resources, which ensured that the Fiscus was able to meet its obligations despite significant revenue headwinds, especially from the diamond sector. We therefore call on the public to support our efforts by fostering a culture of voluntary compliance. By working together, we can build a resilient economy and secure a better future for all. I would like to thank the NamRA Board for the leadership and guidance provided, while we celebrate the entire NamRA team for serving with passion in capacitating the State to deliver on its developmental agenda,” Shivute concluded.
PICTURED: NamRA Commissioner, Sam Shivute. Photo: Contributed