{"id":80370,"date":"2024-11-10T17:10:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T17:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namra-launches-digital-tools-to-replace-manual-customs-processes"},"modified":"2024-11-10T17:22:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T17:22:37","slug":"namra-launches-digital-tools-to-replace-manual-customs-processes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namra-launches-digital-tools-to-replace-manual-customs-processes","title":{"rendered":"NamRa launches digital tools to replace manual customs processes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>THE Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa) has officially launched the Electronic Advance Rulings and Electronic Tariff systems to streamline customs processes, provide transparency, and improve service delivery.<\/p>\n<p>NamRa\u2019s Commissioner, Sam Shivute, explained that these digital tools have replaced the former manual processes, which were lacking in both transparency and efficiency. He revealed that the tools enable users to apply for and access information entirely online, reducing the need for in-person visits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a manual process, you do not have transparency. With a manual process, you cannot talk about efficiency. With a manual process, you also cannot talk about cost savings, as it can be very costly for businesses. Some businesspeople, or members of the trading community, may require specific information related to tariffs, customs measures, or trade-facilitating agreements, but as a result of the manual process, they are unable to access this information. They may end up having to pay consultants to obtain it. What we have also noticed, one of the challenges with the manual system, is that people also claim ignorance. There have been many cases of misclassification and undervaluation,\u201d Shivute explained.<\/p>\n<p>He added that a lack of efficiency in the customs process can hinder Namibia\u2019s competitiveness and its ability to attract investment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen your efficiency is not up to scratch, the country can also be disadvantaged in attracting investment because you won\u2019t be competitive if that information is not made available,\u201d Shivute said.<\/p>\n<p>He therefore highlighted the launch of the Electronic Advance Rulings and Electronic Tariff systems as a key milestone in NamRa\u2019s digital transformation journey and aligned with its strategic objective of enhancing digital services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we said we aspire to be a world-class revenue agency, we meant it. It was never rhetoric. It will never be rhetoric,\u201d Shivute added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Namibia Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. THE Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa) has officially launched the Electronic Advance Rulings and Electronic Tariff systems to streamline customs processes, provide transparency, and improve service delivery. NamRa\u2019s Commissioner, Sam Shivute, explained that these digital tools have replaced the former manual processes, which were lacking in both transparency and efficiency. 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