insert_link Namibia NamRA flags duplicate return issue, urges taxpayers to hold off submissions The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has detected a duplicate return issue in its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), affecting a number of taxpayers. The anomaly was discovered on Monday, February 2, and technical teams are already working to resolve it. NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze advised taxpayers not to submit any outstanding returns that may be duplicated while the issue is being addressed. “Taxpayers will not be prevented from obtaining their […] today5 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia PDM’s Venaani questions plan to move oil and gas oversight to Presidency The State House of the Republic of Namibia (Photo by: Namibian Presidency/X) A proposed law that would move oversight of the upstream oil and gas sector to the Presidency has ignited a political debate in the National Assembly, with Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani warning that lawmakers must not “rubber stamp” a decision with far-reaching implications. The amendment bill, tabled this week, seeks to centralise control of the […] today5 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration Namibian Tourism Board spokesperson Flora Quest says linking informal markets to value chains will help small tourism operators earn a decent income. While speaking to Namibia Business Review, vendors like Jafet Mbwale on Windhoek’s Independence Avenue report struggling despite a 79% recovery in the tourism industry after COVID-19. today4 February, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical New Cancer Centres Aim to Expand Care Access Distance and financial barriers continue to limit access to cancer treatment, particularly in rural areas, the Cancer Association says. CEO Rolf Hansen calls for people-centred services, and the opening of a new oncology centre in Walvis Bay and a palliative care facility in Swakopmund aims to bring care closer to communities. today4 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Legal Framework for Democracy President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for laws that protect democracy and speed up service delivery, expressing concern that only two of nine bills passed last session. She urged political parties to rise above partisanship and restore public confidence in Parliament, with Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighing in: today4 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she opens new session of Parliament (Photo credit: NBC) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday opened the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament with a call for unity, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics and focus on improving the lives of citizens. The annual ceremony, held under the theme “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy,” brought together the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a symbolic affirmation of constitutional governance. In her […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Lawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia National Pension Fund Rollout Must Include Workers, Says Kavihuha Mahongoro Kavihuha, representing the Namibia Trade Union Congress, criticized the implementation of the National Pension Fund and National Medical Aid, describing it as carried out without adequate consultation. He told Namibia Business Review in an exclusive interview that the process should involve both employees and the government to ensure fairness, transparency, and the protection of current benefits. today3 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Roads Authority Talks Permit Applications Decentralisation The Roads Authority has announced that road carrier permit applications will now be decentralised to all NaTIS offices nationwide. Effective 1 February, applicants can submit and collect permits at any NaTIS office, cutting travel and courier costs, with spokesperson Hileni Fillemon confirming the move and hinting at a future online system. today3 February, 2026
