Also known as: the Ministry of Works and Transport
Namibian government ministry overseeing transport infrastructure, aviation, road safety, and related regulatory matters including airline establishment and railway modernization.
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Ministry of Works and Transport has distanced itself from document circulating about Namibia Air's engagement with Ethiopian Airlines
“THE Ministry of Works and Transport has distanced itself from a document circulating publicly about Namibia Air's engagement with Ethiopian Airlines, saying it is not an official or authorised Government document and does not reflect any concluded agreement.”
Ministry rejects leaked Namibia Air documentInformanté
Ministry of Works and Transport rejected suggestions that document represented Government policy, decisions or concluded agreements
“It also rejected suggestions that the document represented Government policy, decisions or concluded agreements, warning that presenting the material as official was misleading.”
Ministry rejects leaked Namibia Air documentThe Namibian
Ministry of Works and Transport is reviewing the question bank used in Namibia's computerised learner's licence testing system
“The Ministry of Works and Transport is reviewing the question bank used in Namibia's new computerised learner's licence testing system following concerns over the content of the examinations.”
Learner’s licence pass rates trigger test reviewThe Namibian
Ministry of Works and Transport is moving to regulate driving schools and instructors in Namibia
“The Ministry of Works and Transport is moving to regulate driving schools and instructors in Namibia, minister Veikko Nekundi said on Monday.”
Government moves to regulate driving schoolsThe Namibian
Ministry of Works and Transport received allocation of N$952.1 million for railway infrastructure upgrading in 2026/27
“The railway programme has received the largest allocation under the Ministry of Works and Transport's transport infrastructure programmes, exceeding the N$771.4 million allocated to road infrastructure.”
Govt targets 1 000km rail upgradeWindhoek Observer
Ministry of Works and Transport has moved to strengthen road-safety framework by introducing regulatory system for driving schools and instructors
“The ministry of works and transport has moved to strengthen Namibia's road-safety framework by introducing a regulatory system for driving schools and driving instructors, with the aim of improving the quality and consistency of driver training across the country.”
Nekundi moves to regulate driving schools and instructorsThe Namibian
Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to tighten regulations for number plate manufacturers in Namibia
“The Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to tighten regulations for number plate manufacturers in Namibia, citing concerns over counterfeit and illegally produced plates.”
Government moves to regulate number plate manufacturersWindhoek Observer
Ministry of Works and Transport is set to consult stakeholders nationwide on proposed regulations for driving schools and instructors
“The ministry of works and transport is set to consult stakeholders nationwide on proposed regulations for driving schools and instructors, with the aim of improving the quality of driver training and road safety.”
Driving schools, instructors to face new regulationsWindhoek Observer
Ministry of Works and Transport stated the proposed framework will cover instructor certification, standardised training, consumer protection, and vehicle/facility requirements
“The proposed framework will cover instructor certification and competence, standardised training, consumer protection, as well as requirements for training vehicles and facilities, the ministry stated in a statement on Wednesday.”
Driving schools, instructors to face new regulationsThe Namibian
Ministry of Works and Transport introduced new temporary board of directors for Namibia Airports Company
“The Ministry of Works and Transport recently introduced a new temporary board of directors for the Namibia Airports Company (NAC).”
New airports boardAthletes from boxing, rugby, football, and cricket teams in Okahandja participated in a demonstration titled 'Champions against Substance Abuse' on Tuesday, led by regional officials and featuring speakers who shared stories about the dangers of substance abuse for athletes.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Athletes from boxing, rugby, football, and cricket teams in Okahandja participated in a demonstration titled 'Champions against Substance Abuse' on Tuesday, led by regional officials and featuring speakers who shared stories about the dangers of substance abuse for athletes.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has rejected a leaked document circulating about Namibia Air's engagement with Ethiopian Airlines, stating it is not official or authorised and does not reflect any concluded agreement. The Ministry said discussions with Ethiopian Airlines and other stakeholders remain ongoing as Government assesses viable models for operationalising the proposed national airline.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Works and Transport confirmed discussions with Ethiopian Airlines on strategic and technical cooperation to restart a national airline, while stressing that no binding commitments have been made and that Namibian expertise and national interests remain central. The ministry is consulting with local aviation operators to avoid the mistakes that led to Air Namibia's financial collapse.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The ministry of works and transport has distanced itself from a leaked document about proposed engagements between Namibia and Ethiopian Airlines over establishing a new national carrier, saying it does not recognise the document as an official or accurate reflection of its positions. The ministry confirmed discussions with Ethiopian Airlines are continuing alongside consultations with local aviation operators and other stakeholders.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has implemented Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) criteria in its procurement bidding process, requiring bidders to submit CSR proposals equivalent to not less than 0.1% of the contract amount. The first implementation saw West Trading JV Unik Construction Engineering Namibia donate blankets, school uniforms, and sanitary pads valued at N$64,886.51 to the Bethanie community.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Works and Transport is reviewing the question bank for Namibia's computerised learner's licence testing system following a decline in pass rates since its May launch. The national pass rate fell from 45% in May to 43% in June and July, with lower rates recorded at the Okahandja pilot office and the mobile testing unit.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport is moving to regulate driving schools and instructors to improve driver training quality and road safety. The proposed framework will include registering driving schools, ensuring instructor qualifications, requiring safe training vehicles, and establishing consistent national standards.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The government is targeting the upgrading of 1 000 kilometres of Namibia's railway infrastructure in the 2026/27 financial year, with N$952.1 million directed towards modernising the national rail network under the Ministry of Works and Transport. The railway programme has received the largest allocation among transport infrastructure programmes, with targets increasing to 1 360 kilometres by 2028/29 and annual maintenance of 1 600 kilometres of railway lines.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's ministry of works and transport is introducing a regulatory system for driving schools and driving instructors to improve the quality and consistency of driver training. The initiative aims to address inconsistencies in driver training and strengthen oversight of an industry considered critical to road safety.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to strengthen regulations for number plate manufacturers to combat counterfeit and illegally produced plates. Minister Veikko Nekundi said the move aims to ensure every number plate is legitimate, identifiable and traceable, and requires stronger implementation, enforcement and cooperation between government agencies, police and licensing authorities.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Landless People's Movement parliamentarian has called for the government to conduct a thorough cost-benefit and mandate analysis of the proposed Public Asset Management Agency before implementation, arguing that existing institutions could perform the proposed functions instead and that billions of dollars' worth of redundant public assets could be sold to fund the treasury.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The ministry of works and transport will conduct nationwide stakeholder consultations from August 2026 to March 2027 on proposed regulations for driving schools and instructors aimed at improving driver training quality and road safety. The framework will address instructor certification and competence, standardised training, consumer protection, and requirements for training vehicles and facilities.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has appointed a temporary board of directors for the Namibia Airports Company to strengthen governance, accountability, and performance. The board, chaired by Rosalinde Nakale, has been tasked with guiding the company towards greater efficiency while ensuring it operates lawfully.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The IPC shadow minister of works and transport Nelson Kalangula has raised governance and legal concerns over the government's establishment of the Public Assets Management Agency (Pama) as a profit-oriented entity before dedicated legislation governing public assets has been enacted. He argues that state properties should not be handed to a commercially driven entity without full parliamentary scrutiny and explicit legislative boundaries, and warns that interim board appointments could undermine corporate governance and be subject to political control.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport upgraded and completed 210 kilometres of railway infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year as part of efforts to upgrade, construct, maintain and modernise the national railway network through TransNamib. Progress was also recorded on multiple rail projects including the Kranzberg–Otjiwarongo upgrade, where 16,300 tonnes of rails and 48 turnouts were delivered representing 40% completion of Lot 1.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
The Transportation Commission of Namibia has approved Namibia Air's applications for scheduled and non-scheduled air service licences, formally handing them over to the Ministry of Works and Transport. The approval clears a critical path toward establishing the country's new national carrier.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Air received its air service licence but has yet to secure funding or purchase aircraft, with the Cabinet still to decide on the proposed course of action. The airline's board chairperson said acquiring aircraft could take one to six months depending on lease availability.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Airports Company has reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and transparency while responding to media reports and a ministry-initiated investigation into its vehicle scheme, recruitment processes, and procurement matters. NAC said it had fully cooperated with the Ministry of Works and Transport investigation and submitted detailed responses, but expressed concern that recent reports had not adequately reflected its submissions.
7 August 2026 · Informanté →
Road expert Felix Tjozongoro says driver fatigue and attitude, rather than road conditions alone, may have caused two truck crashes on the Western Bypass on Monday that killed a truck driver and 46 head of cattle and left two people seriously injured. Tjozongoro argues drivers must exercise caution and drive responsibly until infrastructure upgrades are completed.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has removed five members of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) board with immediate effect and appointed an interim board comprising Otniel Podewitz (deputy chairperson), Sophia Kasera, Phillip Iifo, Loide Ekandjo and Natacha Kasera-Kandombo to ensure continuity and strengthen governance structures at the state-owned enterprise.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has welcomed the Office of the Judiciary's two-month traffic fine amnesty (3 August to 30 September) but says it must be followed by reforms to address challenges facing public transport operators, including fast-tracking a public passenger road transport bill and constructing more public transport bays.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshana police commander has called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules, describing them as a safeguard for lives rather than punishment. The appeal was made at the inauguration of a newly established Oshakati Town Council Traffic Law Enforcement Unit.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority has increased vehicle licence fees by 10% and abnormal load and road carrier permit charges by 20%, drawing criticism from transport operators and road users who say the rises will worsen their financial burden amid rising living costs.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Cabinet approved Namibia's hosting of the 33rd Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-33) in Swakopmund in August 2026. Climate experts from national meteorological services will develop a consensus seasonal climate outlook for regional and national stakeholders including emergency responders, farmers, and decision-makers.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Joshua Kaumbi, a Windhoek-based lawyer and politician, faces three criminal charges—assault by threat, common assault, and assault with intent to do bodily harm—after allegedly assaulting and threatening to kill a child maintenance officer handling his case in July. He has not been arrested pending evidential documents from the doctor, and has denied the allegations while opening a counter-case.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport stated that no leadership appointments have been made for the proposed national airline, Namibia Air, following allegations by the official opposition.
27 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Works and Transport says no executive or leadership appointments have been made for the planned national airline Namibia Air, dismissing reports linking individuals to top positions. The ministry said a technical committee was established in 2025 to prepare for the airline's creation, but no formal vacancies exist and candidates will go through normal government recruitment and vetting processes when the airline is ready to recruit.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that allegations that Otjiwarongo Municipality CEO Mberipura Hifitikeko received a housing allowance while occupying government accommodation must be transparently and independently investigated, not treated as administrative matters, since government policy bars officials from receiving both benefits simultaneously.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vasilije Boskovic, a Yugoslav engineer who supported Namibian liberation movements from the 1960s onwards and later settled in Namibia, has died on 4 July. His relationship with Namibia began in 1961 when he met Sam Nujoma and worked under Yugoslav President Josip Tito to assist liberation movements, facilitating training and support for Namibian students and PLAN combatants in Yugoslavia.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says traffic congestion requires a broader approach combining improved roads, reliable public transport, and sustainable transport solutions, warning that road expansion alone cannot solve congestion as shown by international experience.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →