Namibia Bus and Taxi Association

Also known as: Nabta

Namibia Bus and Taxi Association — transport industry advocacy body addressing public transport safety, fares, and regulatory compliance with government and Parliament.

2026-03-122026-10-12

What’s been said

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May 2026
10 MayThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo says the 15% increase is fair and not harsh to the public
Source
“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’
April 2026
7 AprThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has warned public transport operators not to overcharge passengers
Source
“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 passengers
2 AprNew Era
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association indicated it is considering raising fares from N$13 to N$15
Source
“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 operations
March 2026
12 MarThe Namibian
Namibia Bus and Taxi Association is planning countrywide transport fare increase between 10% and 12%
Source
“Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) board adviser Sacky Malima says the association is planning a countrywide transport fare increase between 10% and 12% due to the rising cost of fuel.”
Massive N$4.50 fuel price hike looms for Namibia

Society

Police warn bus operators against transporting undocumented Angolan children

The News

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.

21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 21 September

Police warn bus operators against transporting undocumented Angolan children
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.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 8 September

Ministry proposes 13 requirements for driving school regulation
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.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 7 September

Roads Authority investigates links between driving schools, Natis examiners
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.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 19 August

Government establishes committee on informal economy institutionalisation
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 →

Tuesday 4 August

Namibia offers two-month amnesty for expired traffic fines
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 →

Thursday 16 July

Windhoek commuters frustrated by worsening traffic congestion
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 →

Thursday 9 July

NABTA calls on Parliament to address public transport safety
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 →
Windhoek's double taxi fares divide city by geography
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 →

Wednesday 8 July

Taxi association proposes fire suppression for public transport
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 →

Monday 15 June

Namibia taxi body seeks comeback via digital platform
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 →

Sunday 10 May

Transport fares rise N$13 to N$15 amid stagnant commuter wages
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 →

Friday 8 May

Fare increase applies only to legal operators, minister warns
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 →

Tuesday 7 April

Bus and taxi association warns against fake fare hikes
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 →

Thursday 2 April

Namibian fuel price hike threatens industrial operations and supply chains
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 →

Tuesday 31 March

Economists warn government fuel subsidy unsustainable
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 →

Thursday 12 March

Nafau and Hungry Lion agree wage increase deal
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 →
Namibia faces potential N$4.50 per litre fuel price hike in April
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 →