Govt reviews sugar VAT zero-rating
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced that the government is reviewing the zero-rating of value-added tax on sugar. This policy was first implemented to provide relief to consumers. The announcement came during the presentation of the 2026/27 mid-term budget. Changes to the tax treatment of the commodity may occur.
Finance minister Ericah Shafudah says the government is reviewing the zero-rating of value-added tax (VAT) on sugar consumption, raising the possibility of changes to the tax treatment of the commodity. Shafudah made the announcement while tabling the 2026/27 mid-term budget, saying the zero-rating policy was initially introduced to provide relief to consumers. “I wish to […] The post Govt reviews sugar VAT zero-rating appeared first on The Namibian .