Despite the looming deadline for submission of the 2020 individual income tax return, many employers have not yet submitted their employee tax returns as per Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) requirements (ETX template/excel sheet) on the ITAS portal.
Locals must retain 15% of mineral licences
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has clarified that starting 1 April 2021 the mines minister will not grant any applications from Namibian licence holders for the transfer of mineral licences, or the cession or assignment of interest in a mineral licence unless locals who make such an application retain at least 15% of the very licence they own or wish to transfer and/or surrender.
Oryx Properties increase revenue amidst pandemic
Oryx Properties’ revenue increased to N$335 million in the financial year ended June 2020, recording a substantial increase from N$325.9 million recorded in 2019.
Opinion – Knowledge management: What are the key challenges ahead?
The link between knowledge and development has a long history but it is only recently that countries have started to give it the seriousness it deserves. Knowledge received recognition as a crucial production factor as far back as post-Second World War reconstruction efforts.
Opinion – The life and times of Jarimbovandu Kaputu
During the early hours of yesterday I received a text message from my daughter that Jarimbovandu Kaputu had passed on. I was not surprised at all because I knew that he had been battling ill health for some time.
Women grow vegetables to eke out a living
Despite the crippling drought decimating livestock in the Kunene region, many women living on the outskirts of Opuwo have ventured into small-scale crop farming for both their own consumption and to sell their produce to the community.
‘Stop deporting our Angolan brothers’ – NEFF
The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) is against the deportation of Angolans without proper documentation from Namibia, saying their country welcomed Namibians with open arms during the liberation struggle.
Squatters law hearing set for June
The hearing to determine the legality of the Squatters Proclamation AG, 21 of 1985, is scheduled to take place in June in the Windhoek High Court. During the status hearing yesterday, Judge Kobus Miller gave an order that the parties in the matter should file relevant documents on or before 24 March.
Putuavanga determined to remain on top
The Putuavanga Senior Secondary School in Opuwo in the Kunene region which last year secured ninth position in the grade 12 high level examination said they have not done anything out of the ordinary other than to supplement their teaching with afternoon classes.
‘Uninformed’ Opuwo traders decry customs raid
Young traders at Opuwo have accused the government of robbing them of a chance to create employment and subsequently uplift their livelihoods after their contraband goods were confiscated by customs officials last Friday.
