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Niël Terblanché The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) announced on Wednesday that it successfully distributed more than N$75 million in tax refunds to over 50 000 taxpayers. According to Tonateni Shidhudhu, NamRA’s spokesperson, the mass payout, completed in two phases on 23 October and 1 November 2024, provided refunds ranging from N$100 to N$3 000 across various tax categories. He added that the refund initiative forms part of NamRA's ongoing efforts to clear the longstanding backlog of refunds and improve service delivery to Namibian taxpayers. Shidhudhu said the effort is aligned with Section 94 of the Income Tax Act of 1981…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia's newly introduced Dissolution of Marriages Act, 2024 (Act No. 10 of 2024) now makes it a crime to publish details of divorce cases, with only a few exceptions. Gazetted on 24 October, the Act allows publication only for legal research, law reports, or when the court specifically grants permission. It is unclear whether the media is also restricted from reporting on these cases. The law is aimed at reducing the trauma associated with divorce, particularly for the individuals involved and their children. It encourages a "do-it-yourself" method for divorce proceedings, promoting privacy and easing the emotional burden…

Allexer Namundjembo The much-anticipated midterm budget review has been delayed once more as National Assembly Speaker, Professor Peter Katjavivi had to adjourn Tuesday’s parliamentary session due to a lack of quorum. This is the second consecutive adjournment after Deputy Speaker Loide Kasingo postponed Monday's sitting for the same reason. Only 47 members were present, along with three non-voting members of parliament, for the session, falling short of the quorum required to proceed. Political analyst Graham Hopwood explained that coordination between party whips and the Speaker's office is essential to ensuring the smooth functioning of the National Assembly. “Members of parliament…