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.
E-hailing company Yango Namibia said it is taking steps to comply with regulatory requirements from the Ministry of Works and Transport, including public passenger permit standards, while working with fleet partners and investigating reports of unregistered drivers.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
E-hailing company Yango Namibia said it is taking steps to comply with regulatory requirements from the Ministry of Works and Transport, including public passenger permit standards, while working with fleet partners and investigating reports of unregistered drivers.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's transport and ICT ministries have given unregistered e-hailing operators including Yango, InDrive, and Lefa 56 days to obtain public passenger permits or face vehicle impoundment. The requirement follows a meeting between transport minister Veikko Nekundi and operators, with platforms given 28 days to ensure full compliance and the ministries a further 28 days to verify, before enforcement action.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Three decades into independence, Namibia has expanded rural infrastructure including water supplies reaching 92.85% of rural households, constructed 419 new schools mostly in villages, and grown the road network from 41,800km to nearly 49,000km. However, challenges including high poverty, food insecurity, and uneven access to services remain, with experts noting the urban-rural development gap has not been fully closed.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
E-hailing operators in Namibia have been given 56 days to comply with road transport regulations following a meeting by the Ministers of Information and Communication Technology and Works and Transport. The compliance period includes 28 days for operators to ensure full adherence and an additional 28 days for government verification, with both ministers committed to addressing legislative shortcomings.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi regional education directorate is considering relocating about nine schools severely affected by annual floods in the eastern part of the region, with water levels at 6.78m. Consultations with relevant authorities are ongoing, and the government has allocated N$30 million for the uprooting of at least three of the schools.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A railway maintenance company argues that Namibia's ageing rail infrastructure, managed by TransNamib, requires proactive maintenance, clearer accountability, and closer partnership between government and private contractors to improve safety, reduce costs, and create skilled employment for young Namibians.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Works announced the completion of Windhoek Central Hospital's industrial electric geyser system refurbishment at a cost of N$6.48 million, which included installation of 14 new industrial geysers with digital controls, replacement of corroded piping with plastic alternatives, and upgrades to electrical distribution boards across the facility.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi announced that a forthcoming public passage bill will address e-hailing services operating illegally in Namibia, as current law requires all transport operators to obtain road carrier permits from the Ministry of Works and Transport. The ministry has engaged the Attorney General to hold e-hailing platforms accountable for allowing unlicensed operators.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revenue Agency and key state institutions have signed the Inter-Agency Standard Operations Framework for Coordinated Border Management to improve coordination at Namibia's borders, reduce delays in goods movement, and strengthen infrastructure and security. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the need for effective implementation of initiatives like one-stop border posts and coordinated controls to support economic growth.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
A light aircraft crashed at Gobabeb Namib Research Institute in the Erongo region on Wednesday evening, killing two British nationals who were conducting wildlife research. The aircraft is registered in the United Kingdom.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →