AllAfrica News: Namibia

[Namibian] 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.

[New Era] The final round of the MTC Volleyball National League (VNL) takes place tomorrow at the DTS Sports Grounds in Windhoek, with the title race remaining wide open in both the men's and women's competitions. League director Albert Khevare highlighted the competitiveness of this season's campaign.

[New Era] Namibia's rugby team will take on Zimbabwe in a Test match at the National Sports Stadium in Harare tomorrow at 15h00, with captain Danco Burger and head coach Jerome Paarwater expecting a physical encounter as the team continues its rebuilding phase.

[New Era] Mountain biking enthusiasts are expected to converge on Karibib tomorrow for the Navachab Gold Rush MTB Challenge, which is set to attract 208 cyclists.

[Namibian] Opposition parties have accused the government of bulldozing the petroleum bill through parliament, warning that the move threatens democratic principles and sidelines the voices of elected representatives.