The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)

23 Jul

Truck gridlock at Buitepos because of staff shortage

ObserverNational NewsBuitepos, The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has a shortage of staff at the customs and excise unit at the Buitepos border post on the Trans Kalahari. This has led to the truck gridlock experience in recent weeks at the border post.NamRa spokesperson, Tonateni Shidhudhu told the Windhoek Observer that they have noticed in increase in the number of imports through the Trans Kalahari border post in recent weeks, resulting in long queues processed at a snail’s pace.The gridlock, he says, is due to the risk assessment profile of consignments passing through the border post, which requires a 100 percent…

Small retail importers not protected from counterfeits confiscation

ObserverObserver MoneySmall retail importers not protected from counterfeits confiscation, The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), yesterday destroyed counterfeit goods valued at over N$5 million, which were confiscated following their illegal importation into the country. NamRa spokesperson Tonateni Shidhudhu told the Windhoek Observer that Small Enterprises or online boutiques locally known as "Order with me", that have gained momentum over the last few years are not protected from confiscation of counterfeit goods. Thus, they should familiarise themselves with the law to insure they order genuine instead of knockoff products to avoid confiscation. He added that "the counterfeit goods might be harmful to society as such goods would have not…