Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.
The 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 approvalAt least 30 brand new HP laptops were stolen from the Roads Authority head office last month from the ICT department. The theft follows another burglary in April in which eight laptops were stolen, and allegations that surveillance cameras were tampered with; the matter is under investigation by Namibian Police.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At least 30 brand new HP laptops were stolen from the Roads Authority head office last month from the ICT department. The theft follows another burglary in April in which eight laptops were stolen, and allegations that surveillance cameras were tampered with; the matter is under investigation by Namibian Police.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority is conducting a safety review of Windhoek's Western Bypass following multiple fatal accidents, including two involving trucks on Monday that killed a driver and 46 cattle, amid public and parliamentary concerns about sharp curves, steep descent, and inadequate road planning.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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.
4 June 2026 · 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 →