Shafudah prioritises tax reform to boost economic growth and enhance revenue

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2025-03-27
WINDHOEK, 27 MAR (NAMPA) – Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, said the proposed Financial Year 2025/26 National Budget contains macroeconomic and tax policy proposals aimed at supporting economic growth through boosting domestic demand.
Shafudah said this while tabling her maiden budget in Parliament on Thursday, saying that they also aim to expand the tax base to improve revenue mobilisation, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the tax...
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