WINDHOEK - On March 17, the Namibian government eliminated the 15% VAT on sanitary products — also known as the “tampon tax”. The announcement follows a motion set in place by the deputy minister of information and communication technology, Emma Theofelus, on March 3.
The exemption will take effect in the 2022/2023 financial year, according to Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi:
“I wish to announce this to enhance affordability by the girl child and urge suppliers and retailers to pass on this relief to consumers once enacted,” Shiimi told the Namibian.
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