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Namibian Sun
Hileni Fillemon, manager for corporate communications said Roads Authority is deeply concerned about reckless driving incidents
“"The Roads Authority is deeply concerned about the increasing number of incidents of reckless driving being recorded and circulated on social media platforms," said Hileni Fillemon, manager for corporate communications said.”
Citizens urged to install dashcams to police reckless driversThe Namibian
Hileni Fillemon told The Namibian the authority is working towards expanding weekend operations
“RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon told The Namibian on Friday that the authority is working towards expanding weekend operations.”
Natis centres to open over weekendsNamibian Sun
Sixteen-year-old Fillemon said the situation requires urgent intervention
“Sixteen-year-old Fillemon, who was among those searching through the waste, said the situation requires urgent intervention.”
Okahandja dumpsite: Where some see rubbish, others see survivalNamibian Sun
Fillemon appealed to authorities and local leaders to visit the site
“The teenager appealed to authorities and local leaders to visit the site themselves.”
Okahandja dumpsite: Where some see rubbish, others see survivalThe Namibian
Hileni Fillemon confirmed the break-in incident to The Namibian
“RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon confirmed the incident to The Namibian yesterday.”
Seven laptops stolen from RA procurement unitThe Namibian
Hileni Fillemon said the adjustment will take effect from 1 May, approved by minister of finance Ericah Shafudah
“Fillemon said the adjustment, which will take effect from 1 May, was approved by minister of finance Ericah Shafudah.”
Roads Authority increases vehicle licence fees by 10%The Namibian
RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon said iPads were procured in line with established policies and practices at the RA
“RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon yesterday said the iPads in question were procured in line with established policies and practices at the RA.”
RA spends N$162 000 on iPads for temporary board members amid spending concernsThe Namibian
Roads Authority spokesperson Hileni Fillemon has dismissed claims that thousands of vehicles are waiting for testing
“Roads Authority spokesperson Hileni Fillemon has also dismissed claims that thousands of vehicles are waiting for testing.”
Swakopmund motorists face delays at roadworthy testing centre as backlog continuesThe Namibian
RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon said the procurement method used is open national bidding, compliant with the Public Procurement Act of 2015
“"The procurement method that was used is open national bidding, which complies with the Public Procurement Act of 2015. All the standard procedures were followed," RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon told The Namibian this week.”
Controversy erupts over N$1-billion Opuwo-Epupa road tender amid allegations of favouritism and lack of approvalThe Roads Authority paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives accused of inflating a vehicle procurement tender. Labour experts say the expense demonstrates how parastatals squander public money.
Roads Authority's N$2.6m spending on executive dismissals exposes how parastatals waste public resources on labour disputes.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives accused of inflating a vehicle procurement tender. Labour experts say the expense demonstrates how parastatals squander public money.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibian Police chief of traffic law enforcement Petrus Swartz has called on motorists to install dashcams and report reckless driving incidents, saying the strategy aims to create a sense of constant accountability on roads and shift driver behaviour. Swartz stressed that video evidence is most useful when submitted within 24 to 48 hours of an incident.
20 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Roads Authority plans to open all Natis centres countrywide over weekends to improve accessibility for clients. Extended weekend operations at Natis Valley Centre in Windhoek are scheduled for 16–17 May and 23–24 May from 08h00 to 14h00, with all services and bookings available during those periods.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Sun documents families, including children, surviving by scavenging at Okahandja's dumpsite for food, firewood, clothing, and items to resell, while some children forego schooling to participate.
12 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Roads Authority reported a break-in at its Windhoek head office over the weekend, with seven laptops stolen from the procurement section on the fourth floor. The thieves allegedly entered via balcony rails and also attempted to break into offices on the fifth floor; a theft case has been reported and investigations are ongoing.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority has implemented adjustments to road user charges effective from 1 May, raising vehicle licence fees by 10%, while abnormal load fees and road carrier permits will each rise by 20%. The adjustment was approved by the minister of finance.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Roads Authority purchased seven iPad Pro 11 devices for its acting board members appointed for a six-month term, prompting complaints from within the agency that the expenditure was unnecessary for temporary appointees. The minister and RA officials defended the purchase as a standard procurement of tools of trade for official business, noting the devices remain the authority's property.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thousands of motorists at Swakopmund face delays of up to a month for roadworthy testing appointments at the Natis centre, attributed by the Transport Minister to increased demand following the temporary closure of the Walvis Bay testing facility. The backlog has sparked concerns from road safety experts, vehicle dealers, and public transport operators about unsafe vehicles remaining on the road and business disruptions, though the Roads Authority says it will extend weekend hours to address the delays.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →