Also known as: ministry of transport · transport ministry · the ministries of transport · the Ministry of Works and Transport · Ministry of Works
Government ministry overseeing transport regulation, road infrastructure, and procurement, led by Minister Veikko Nekundi.
Efraim Shipindo, councillor for Okongo constituency in Ohangwena, has described progress in agricultural diversification, youth empowerment, education, and water access, while identifying road infrastructure upgrades and financial constraints as ongoing challenges for the remote region.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Efraim Shipindo, councillor for Okongo constituency in Ohangwena, has described progress in agricultural diversification, youth empowerment, education, and water access, while identifying road infrastructure upgrades and financial constraints as ongoing challenges for the remote region.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has bought 24,640 plastic cubes costing N$24 million that can be assembled into floating bridges to provide temporary access to communities isolated by annual floods in Oshana, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions. The modular bridges are designed to maintain access to critical services such as healthcare and education while avoiding the costs of permanent structures in areas with unpredictable flooding patterns.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to announce eight new deputy ministers and appoint deputy defence minister Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency. The move comes despite her earlier decision to cut ministries and reduce Cabinet size, with critics and analysts warning that some merged ministries may now be too large to function effectively.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Aris River bridge on the B1 highway between Windhoek and Rehoboth has been reconstructed and reopened after severe damage from heavy rainfall in March 2025 rendered it unsafe. Additionally, Trunk Road 1/5 was upgraded to a dual carriageway for N$17.91 million, restoring critical transport connectivity.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Yango's partners are lobbying the Ministry of Works and Transport to extend a 28-day permit deadline to three months, citing high temporary costs (N$850/month) and concerns about system delays from processing over 6,000 vehicle registrations. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the sector must comply with existing regulations and warned that non-compliant operators will face action from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifteen SMEs awarded subcontracts on the Opuwo-Otjivize road upgrading project in Kunene have complained that main contractor Otesa Civil has sidelined them, failing to sign award letters or provide scope of work details more than six months after the contract was awarded, forcing them to forgo other opportunities.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has ordered all occupants of the old tuberculosis hospital building in Windhoek to leave by 1 April, citing the building's unsuitability for occupation and illegal tenancy. The 25-room building houses both government and non-government employees, with tenants complaining that non-government occupants have damaged property, stolen materials, and sold illegal substances.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Following school closures in Ohangwena due to flooding, the Ministry of Works and Transport has procured 28 floating bridges across Ohangwena, Kavango East and Zambezi regions to provide safe access to schools and essential services during the rainy season.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched the Government Stores Local Manufacturers Registration Initiative to expand Namibia's manufacturing capacity by requiring government offices, ministries, state-owned enterprises and local authorities to prioritise locally produced goods in procurement. The initiative involves registering manufacturers on an eligibility list for preferential procurement through restrictive bidding, with site inspections to verify operational capacity, though items that cannot be produced domestically will remain open to standard national bidding.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
E-hailing platform Yango has announced a collaborative effort with Namibian authorities and local fleet partners to ensure full regulatory compliance, public passenger permit adherence, and enhanced commuter safety. The company works with about 25 local SMEs that control their own fleets and employ drivers, and uses photo verification and app-based reporting to enhance safety and prevent fraud.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →