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Mbahupu Tjivikua

CEO of the Roads Authority, accused by dismissed managers of interfering in disciplinary proceedings and changing written warnings to dismissals.

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What’s been said

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  1. January 2026

  2. New Era

    Mbahupu Tjivikua said the Roads Authority has observed cases of foreign vehicles operating illegally in recent years

    Source

    “Tjivikua said the Roads Authority has, in recent years, observed cases of foreign vehicles operating illegally, especially along major roads, border towns and regional transport routes.”

    RA warns against illegal local transport
  3. August 2024

  4. The Namibian

    WBCG chief executive Mbahupu Tjivikua urged all stakeholders to be on high alert and cautious regarding mpox outbreak

    Source

    “The outbreak is hitting closer to our trading partners within the Southern African Development Community region; we, therefore, urge all stakeholders to be on high alert and to be extremely cautious, while also adhering to the prescribed safety protocol," says WBCG chief executive Mbahupu Tjivikua.”

    Truck drivers cautioned against monkeypox

  5. The Namibian

    Tjivikua said the group offers free assistance to encourage truck drivers to visit wellness clinics

    Source

    “"We offer free assistance to encourage truck drivers and industry players to visit these clinics," says Tjivikua.”

    Truck drivers cautioned against monkeypox
Business

Roads Authority spent N$704,000 on speed humps project

The News

The Roads Authority says it spent about N$704,000 on installing speed humps, road signs and transport costs along sections of the B1 Western Bypass and A1 road south of Windhoek, refuting claims the project cost N$12 million. The humps were introduced as an immediate road safety measure following a directive by works and transport minister after an increase in pedestrian-related crashes in high-risk zones.

Why it matters

Roads Authority releases spending figures on Western Bypass speed humps project amid cost and safety disputes.

12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 12 June

  1. Roads Authority spent N$704,000 on speed humps project

    The Roads Authority says it spent about N$704,000 on installing speed humps, road signs and transport costs along sections of the B1 Western Bypass and A1 road south of Windhoek, refuting claims the project cost N$12 million. The humps were introduced as an immediate road safety measure following a directive by works and transport minister after an increase in pedestrian-related crashes in high-risk zones.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Road crash claims eleven lives; dispute over victim identities

    A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Roads Authority appeals for safe driving after long weekend crashes

    The Roads Authority says multiple fatalities and injuries were recorded during the long weekend covering Workers' Day and Cassinga Day, and has urged motorists to drive responsibly, obey traffic rules, avoid speeding and drunk driving.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Dismissed Roads Authority managers allege unfair process

    Three dismissed Roads Authority managers have alleged that CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua interfered in their disciplinary proceedings, changing a recommendation from written warning to dismissal, and that the appeal process violated internal policy timelines and procurement procedures. Their legal representative said the developments point to serious flaws and a lack of fairness and due procedure in the handling of the matter.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 30 January

  1. New Lubuta–Sachona road impassable, isolates schools and healthcare

    A newly completed 31-kilometre bitumen road in Zambezi linking villages to the B8 Highway has become impassable due to heavy rains, cutting off residents from schools and healthcare facilities. The road was constructed without culverts or water-passage tunnels despite running through a low-lying floodplain, prompting criticism over design oversight and value for money.

    30 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Roads Authority warns drivers on flood-damaged roads

    Heavy rainfall has damaged road surfaces between Bwabwata National Park and Kongola, and along the route towards Katima Mulilo in Kavango East and Zambezi regions. The Roads Authority is advising drivers to exercise caution and slow down, and says a contractor is already repairing the potholes.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Roads Authority cautions drivers as heavy rains damage roads

    Heavy rainfall across Kavango West, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions has damaged several national roads and made driving conditions difficult. The Roads Authority urges motorists to reduce speed and exercise caution, and says maintenance teams are on standby to repair affected sections once weather permits.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. Minister rejects Katima Mulilo weighbridge relocation to flood-prone site

    The Minister of Works and Transport rejected the proposed relocation of Katima Mulilo's weighbridge to the Liselo area, citing flooding risks and engineering concerns. He instructed authorities to identify an alternative suitable location along the B8 main road, as the weighbridge relocation is a priority project for the presidency.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 January

  1. Roads Authority warns foreign carriers against illegal domestic transport

    The Roads Authority has warned foreign-registered transport operators that carrying passengers or goods within Namibia without required permits is illegal and punishable under the Roads Traffic and Transport Act. Offenders face fines ranging from N$4,000 to N$6,000 for repeated violations, potential arrest, and vehicle impoundment.

    19 January 2026 · New Era →

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