Small Traders Raise Concerns Over Customs and Taxes

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Small traders, known as “Order With Me” agents, have approached the Namibia Revenue Agency to highlight issues including confusing customs procedures. Hertha Ekandjo reports that they also named high taxes, delays at ports of entry, and the confiscation of goods

Small Traders Raise Concerns Over Customs and Taxes
Leonard Witbeen

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