The President of Namibia has declared a State of Emergency in Namibia due to the prevailing drought that exists in all regions of the country. The Minister of Finance, Honorable Calle Schlettwein, in turn has announced in a media statement on 22 July 2019 that the import of certain goods will not be subject to import value-added tax (VAT) on the importation of such goods by farmers.
Source: EY
