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Conrad Lutombi

Also known as: Dr Conrad Lutombi

2024-09-222026-06-30
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  1. June 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Conrad Lutombi led Roads Authority for 15 years before stepping down in December

    Source

    “Lutombi, an engineer, led the RA for 15 years before stepping down in December.”

    Nekundi allegedly bypasses technical views on speed humps

  3. Windhoek Observer

    Former Roads Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi informed councillors that the design for the Sesfontein-Opuwo road is complete and waiting for approval

    Source

    “He added that former Roads Authority chief executive officer Conrad Lutombi informed councillors last year that the design for the Sesfontein-Opuwo road is complete and only waiting for approval.”

    Sesfontein councillor pushes for tarred roads
  4. May 2026

  5. The Namibian

    Former Roads Authority chief executive Conrad Lutombi advocated dual-carriageway freeway from Okahandja to Otjiwarongo to Omuthiya

    Source

    “Former Roads Authority chief executive Conrad Lutombi says during his tenure that ended last year, he advocated a dual-carriageway freeway stretching from Okahandja to Otjiwarongo up to Omuthiya because of the heavy traffic along the corridor.”

    Govt plans dual carriageways for high-risk roads
  6. April 2026

  7. The Namibian

    Conrad Lutombi denied allegations of tribal recruitment

    Source

    “Former RA boss Lutombi last week denied allegations of tribal recruitment.”

    Minister investigates tribal bias at Roads Authority
  8. March 2026

  9. The Namibian

    Conrad Lutombi said authority requires about N$5 billion annually to maintain road network effectively

    Source

    “He said the authority requires about N$5 billion annually to maintain the network effectively, but current funding levels are insufficient, contributing to a maintenance backlog.”

    Roads Authority prioritising ageing road infrastructure amid heavy rain
  10. February 2026

  11. New Era

    Conrad Lutombi blocked the procurement after noting discrepancies with RA rules

    Source

    “Lutombi blocked the procurement after noting discrepancies with the RA's rules and ordered an internal audit.”

    Two RA top brass fired
  12. September 2024

  13. The Namibian

    Conrad Lutombi heads the RA, which has a history of committing the government to road projects without the treasury's approval

    Source

    “The authority, under chief executive Conrad Lutombi, has a history of committing the government to road projects without the treasury's approval.”

    Controversy erupts over N$1-billion Opuwo-Epupa road tender amid allegations of favouritism and lack of approval
Politics

Diescho chairs new public enterprises review task force

The News

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force chaired by Professor Joseph Diescho to review Namibia's public enterprises, with focus on salary structures, board remuneration, and executive recruitment over three months from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

Why it matters

Prime Minister's appointment of a task force to review public enterprises, salaries, and board remuneration addresses governance and efficiency of state-owned entities.

29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Yesterday

  1. Diescho chairs new public enterprises review task force

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force chaired by Professor Joseph Diescho to review Namibia's public enterprises, with focus on salary structures, board remuneration, and executive recruitment over three months from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

    29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 27 June

  1. PM appoints 11-member task force to review public enterprise salaries

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force, including former Namibian editor Tangeni Amupadhi, to review salary structures at public enterprises and recommend new pay structures for board members and committees. The task force, chaired by Joseph Diescho, will operate from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

    27 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 14 June

  1. RA rejected speed humps plan; minister overrode technical views

    Five years ago, Roads Authority engineers rejected a proposal to install speed humps on the B1 Western Bypass, citing highway standards and the need for uninterrupted traffic flow. The Namibian reports that current RA board members disagree with minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi's decision to proceed with speed humps, but have approved it under his instructions.

    14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Sesfontein councillor calls for delayed Opuwo road completion

    Sesfontein Constituency Councillor Bernadus //Hoeb is pushing for the tarred road from Sesfontein to Opuwo to be completed during his term, noting the project was supposed to begin in 2016–2018 but was halted by budget cuts. The design is complete and awaiting approval, according to the former Roads Authority CEO.

    9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 25 May

  1. Government plans dual carriageways on high-risk roads

    The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to construct dual-carriageway freeways across Namibia to reduce road accidents and improve transport efficiency. The government will start construction of the Usakos-Arandis dual-carriageway this year, prioritising key roads with heavy traffic volumes and accident records including Windhoek-Okahandja, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Minister orders inquiry into tribal bias at Roads Authority

    Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi ordered an investigation into alleged tribal bias in recruitment at the Roads Authority, finding it employs about 74 people from the Zambezi region compared to more than 300 from northern Namibia. The probe has revived broader allegations of tribalism in hiring practices across Namibian state-owned enterprises and government offices.

    26 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 29 March

  1. Roads Authority prioritises rehabilitation and digital services

    The Roads Authority is prioritising rehabilitation of ageing road infrastructure and rolling out digital services to enhance delivery, with CEO Hippy Tjivikua noting that recent heavy rains have caused further damage. The authority requires approximately N$5 billion annually to maintain Namibia's 50,000-kilometre road network effectively, though current funding levels are insufficient.

    29 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Roads Authority CEO proceeds with dismissals despite legal warnings

    The Roads Authority's independent lawyer warned CEO Hippy Tjivikua against dismissing two senior executives over a N$16 million vehicle procurement tender, citing serious procedural errors in the disciplinary process that could result in labour disputes. Tjivikua proceeded with the dismissals anyway; the fired executives have appealed, arguing the process was flawed.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Two Roads Authority executives fired over N$16 million tender

    The Roads Authority has dismissed executive officer Johan Boois and divisional manager Richard Milinga following an internal disciplinary process over alleged corruption in a N$16 million vehicle tender. The tender, intended to supply motorcycles, pickups and Volkswagen Polo GTIs to the road safety unit, was flagged for inflated prices including a pickup reportedly listed at N$1.2 million against a N$800 000 showroom value.

    24 February 2026 · New Era →

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