Also known as: Nabta
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association — organization advocating for public transport sector on safety, fares, and regulation, recently reactivating after 2024 deregistration.
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The Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association said government should write off fines instead of offering amnesty
“However, the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) says the government should rather consider writing off outstanding traffic fines instead of offering an amnesty.”
How to pay expired traffic fines via EFTThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association says concerns are justified
“The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) says the concerns are justified, adding that growing vehicle numbers, inadequate road infrastructure and illegal passenger transport operators are contributing to the problem.”
Windhoek traffic jams leave commuters frustratedWindhoek Observer
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) called for urgent government intervention to address rising road accidents in public transport
“The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) has called for urgent government intervention to address rising road accidents involving public transport vehicles, warning that continued inaction could put more lives at risk.”
NABTA urges parliament to act as road accidents threaten public transport safetyWindhoek Observer
NABTA has a gap in planning with City of Windhoek
“There is a gap in planning by the City of Windhoek and NABTA.”
Windhoek’s invisible border: The taxi fare that punishes where you live or workThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has proposed mandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles
“The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has proposed mandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles to improve passenger and road safety.”
Taxi association proposes fire safety overhaulThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) was deregistered by the Labour Commission in 2024 for failing to submit annual return
“The Labour Commission deregistered Nabta in 2024 for failing to submit its annual return.”
Taxi body eyes comebackwith digital platformThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association recently submitted its annual return, currently under review
“The public transport body has, however, recently submitted its annual return, which is currently under review.”
Taxi body eyes comebackwith digital platformThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo says the 15% increase is fair and not harsh to the public
“Namibia Bus and Taxi Association secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo says the 15% increase is fair and not harsh to the public.”
‘Increase our salaries too’The Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has warned public transport operators not to overcharge passengers
“The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has warned public transport operators not to overcharge passengers and to stick to standard fares.”
Bus and taxi association warns operators against overcharging passengersNew Era
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association indicated it is considering raising fares from N$13 to N$15
“The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has indicated it is considering raising fares from N$13 to N$15, a move that would further strain low-income households and reduce consumer spending power.”
Industrial heavy weights reel from diesel cost …ballooning fuel price threatens to cripple operationsThe government has established a National Technical Committee on Institutionalisation of the Informal Economy to design inclusive legal frameworks and budget for social protection and financial inclusion for the informal sector, which accounts for about 57% of Namibian employment according to informal economy advocates.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The government has established a National Technical Committee on Institutionalisation of the Informal Economy to design inclusive legal frameworks and budget for social protection and financial inclusion for the informal sector, which accounts for about 57% of Namibian employment according to informal economy advocates.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Motorists with expired admission of guilt traffic fines can now settle outstanding fines via electronic funds transfer from August 3 to September 30, without appearing in court. The Office of the Judiciary and police announced the amnesty to help clear outstanding traffic matters and reduce case backlogs, though the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association argues the government should consider writing off fines instead.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Road users in Windhoek report spending hours on the road during peak periods, with journey times significantly longer than before. An Elisenheim resident cited a morning trip that now takes 45 minutes to over an hour, compared to 30 minutes previously, and identified a bottleneck near the B1 and Namibia Breweries turnoff where traffic lights have not been functioning.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has urged Parliament to intervene on rising road accidents in the public transport sector, citing factors including driver fatigue, speeding, reckless driving, substance use, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance and ageing fleets. The association told lawmakers that public transport moves over 70% of Namibians daily and warned that continued inaction threatens passenger and driver safety.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Residents of Windhoek areas without taxi ranks pay double fares (N$30 instead of N$15) for the same distance and time, burdening low-income workers, students, and unemployed people who lack employer transport allowances and are forced to choose between unaffordable fares and walking through unsafe conditions.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has proposed mandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles to improve safety and reduce fatalities in incidents involving fire and collisions.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta), deregistered in 2024 for failing to submit its annual return, has now submitted the return which is under review, and plans to relaunch with a digital platform to formalise and improve transport safety and accountability.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Public transport fares between towns will increase from N$13 to N$15 from 18 May, according to Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, following taxi drivers' complaints about fuel price hikes with no fare adjustment since 2021. Commuters say the increase will worsen their financial difficulties while their salaries remain unchanged.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has warned that illegal taxi and bus operators will not be permitted to increase fares under a newly approved 15% public transport tariff adjustment that takes effect on 18 May, with the minimum taxi fare rising from N$13 to N$15.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has warned operators not to overcharge passengers, saying no fares have officially increased yet. The association says a fake document bearing its letterhead with new transport fares is circulating on social media and urges passengers to report any overcharging to police.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's diesel prices have jumped by N$4.00 per litre following a government price adjustment, threatening logistics, agriculture, mining and tourism sectors with sharply rising operational costs. The Ministry warned against fuel supply hoarding and authorities reported panic buying and empty fuel stations across the country.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The government's N$500 million monthly fuel subsidy in response to rising oil prices is unsustainable and will not effectively help the poorest Namibians, according to economists. Several specialists argue direct cash grants to low-income groups would be more effective than broad price subsidies, while transport operators warn of industry strain from the fuel increases.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union and fast-food chain Hungry Lion signed a two-year wage agreement on Tuesday, preventing a threatened strike. The deal includes a N$375 monthly pay increase in year one and N$400 in year two, plus a new housing allowance, and provides permanent positions for temporal and fixed employees with one year's service.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Soaring international oil prices and Middle East tensions threaten to drive Namibian fuel prices to unprecedented heights in April, with the country's three-month fuel reserves and limited storage capacity posing supply challenges. Government officials and industry experts warn that while Namibia has sufficient reserves for 2–3 months, the country's infrastructure constraints and reliance on Middle Eastern oil through the Strait of Hormuz leave it vulnerable to supply disruptions, prompting authorities to explore alternative fuel sources and taxi associations to plan 10–12% fare increases.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →