Namibia Bus and Taxi Association — transport industry advocacy body addressing public transport safety, fares, and regulatory compliance with government and Parliament.
Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.
September 2026
The Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Associationsupportspolice efforts to address movement of Angolan children
Source
“Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo yesterday said the association supports the police's efforts to address the movement of Angolan children but rejects the suggestion that bus and taxi operators should face human trafficking charges for transporting them.”
Namibia Bus and Taxi Associationhas raised concerns aboutshortcomings in driving school training
Source
“According to a report by the parliamentary transport committee, the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) previously raised concerns about shortcomings in driving school training, saying differences in practical requirements between licence categories could result in drivers obtaining licences without demonstrating sufficient basic vehicle control skills.”
Namibia Bus and Taxi Associationhas raised concerns aboutshortcomings in driving school training
Source
“According to a report by the parliamentary transport committee, the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has raised concerns about shortcomings in driving school training, saying differences in practical requirements between licence categories could result in drivers obtaining licences without demonstrating sufficient basic vehicle control skills.”
Namibia Bus and Taxi Associationsaidgovernment should write off fines instead of offering amnesty
Source
“However, the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) says the government should rather consider writing off outstanding traffic fines instead of offering an amnesty.”
Namibia Bus and Taxi Associationsaysconcerns are justified
Source
“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.”
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA)called forurgent government intervention to address rising road accidents in public transport
Source
“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.”
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta)has proposedmandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles
Source
“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.”
Oshana police commander Andreas Shilelo has warned long-distance bus operators and drivers against transporting undocumented Angolan children and foreign nationals, saying it could constitute human trafficking under Namibia's immigration laws. Shilelo said police had received reports that children aged 7–15 from southern Angola were being transported at night to Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz without national documents.
Oshana police commander Andreas Shilelo has warned long-distance bus operators and drivers against transporting undocumented Angolan children and foreign nationals, saying it could constitute human trafficking under Namibia's immigration laws. Shilelo said police had received reports that children aged 7–15 from southern Angola were being transported at night to Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz without national documents.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled 13 proposed requirements to tighten regulation of driving schools, including compulsory formal training, testing and certification for instructors. The proposals are expected to come into effect on 1 April 2027.
The Roads Authority is investigating complaints of possible conflicts of interest between driving schools and Namibia Traffic Information System (Natis) driving test examiners. Driving school owners and instructors have raised concerns that some examiners own or have family ties to driving schools, which they say creates bias in learner driver assessments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.