Kavetja Ngaizuvare

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has recovered N$3.4 million from tax dodgers, thanks to whistle-blower reports. 

Since launching the NamRA Whistleblowing Hotline in May 2024, managed by Deloitte Namibia, the agency has received 60 reports on fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and other unethical practices. 

The hotline has led to assessments totalling N$15.8 million, and helped to recover N$3.4 million from three companies in November and December 2024, showing its strong impact.

Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, NamRA’s chief strategic communications and support engagements officer, is at the forefront of this effort. “The success of our whistleblowing hotline is a testament to the commitment of Namibians who are determined to see justice done. 

We are not merely penalising those who break the law, we are empowering our citizens to stand up and play their part in protecting the integrity of our tax system.” 

For Ndorokaze, the recovery is more than just a financial win – it is a pace towards a more accountable and transparent Namibia. By providing a safe, confidential platform, NamRA has ensured that individuals can report suspicious activities without fear of retaliation. 

NamRA encourages anyone with information about suspicious activities to pass the information to NamRA and all reports will be confidential and can be submitted anonymously, he said. 

Ndorokaze said this effort shows that when the community works together, Namibia can build a stronger, more accountable tax system. –klngaizuvare@icloud.com