N$ 50 000 fine for those denying NSA entry for census purposes

N$ 50 000 fine for those denying NSA entry for census purposes

N$ 50 000 fine for those denying NSA entry for census purposes

Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) says anyone denying its officials entry into their premises for purposes of the planned national census will be slapped with a N$ 50 000 fine or alternatively face a five-year imprisonment sentence. This is according to NSA Deputy Statistician General Otilie Mwazi, who said that the data of the census is important to guide national planning and development. The NSA also says it will ensure that confidentiality and intelligence of the data information to be obtained in the planned 2023 population and housing census will be protected, to avoid state capture by other…
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