Finance and Social Grants Management Minister Erica Shafudah has announced a 6.75% increase in sin taxes on excisable commodities, effective March 12, 2025, in line with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) agreement.
While presenting the 2025/26 budget in the National Assembly on Thursday, Shafudah said the adjustments will see the cost of a litre of sparkling wine rise by N$1.20, while a 750ml bottle of spirits will increase by N$5.53. Fortified wine will go up by 64 cents per litre, and spirits will see a hike of N$18.52 per litre.
Additionally, the duty on cigars will increase by N$369.36 per kilogram, and a pack of 20 cigarettes will cost N$1.04 more.
The tax adjustments are part of the government’s strategy to generate revenue while discouraging the consumption of harmful substances.
The increase aligns with Namibia’s commitment to SACU’s excise tax framework, which seeks to harmonize levies on alcohol and tobacco products across member states.
