NamRA has collected N$3.4 million through its whistleblower hotline, emphasizing its role in combating tax evasion and promoting accountability. Launched in 2023, the hotline has received 60 reports on various misconducts. NamRA highlights the successful recovery amount and encourages public participation while ensuring confidentiality for whistleblowers.
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) successfully collected N$3.4 million in revenue through its whistleblower hotline, showcasing the initiative’s effectiveness in fighting tax evasion and other illegal activities. Initiated in 2023 and fully operational since May 2024, the hotline is managed by Deloitte Namibia and has proven to be a crucial asset in enhancing transparency and accountability.
To date, the hotline has received a total of 60 reports addressing serious issues such as fraud, corruption, tax evasion, alleged money laundering, drug smuggling, and unethical practices. Yarukeekuro Steven Ndorokaze, the chief strategic communications officer at NamRA, stated that the initiative has significantly impacted tax recovery, revealing that N$15.8 million was raised in assessments, with N$3.4 million recovered from three companies in November and December 2024.
Ndorokaze emphasized that this milestone demonstrates the hotline’s role in fostering compliance, ethical governance, and responsible tax administration. He encouraged taxpayers and stakeholders to actively utilize the Whistleblowing Hotline to enhance tax compliance and uphold integrity in Namibia’s tax system. Additionally, he assured that all reports would be treated with utmost confidentiality, allowing individuals to report anonymously and without fear of retaliation through established channels: Toll-free: 0800 535 777, Email: namraAtip-offs.com, and Website: www.tip-offs.com.
The NamRA Whistleblowing Hotline has significantly contributed to Namibia’s revenue collection, demonstrating its effectiveness in addressing tax-related misconduct. By recovering N$3.4 million from reports received, it fosters a culture of accountability and integrity in the tax system. The agency encourages public participation in reporting suspicious activities while assuring confidentiality to protect whistleblowers.
Original Source: economist.com.na
