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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Organization

Namibian Traffic Information System

Also known as: NTIS · Natis · National Traffic Information System (Natis) · Namibia Traffic Information System

Namibian Traffic Information System — state-owned organization providing vehicle licensing, roadworthiness testing, and permit services through offices nationwide, expanding with a new N$230 million Wanaheda facility.

Society

Driving instructor offers free lessons to unemployed coastal youth

The News

Adolf Kaure Hilaria Erastus, owner of Hilaria's Driving Academy, has partnered with Serenity and Nashville Investments to provide free driving training to young people along the Namibian coast, particularly in Walvis Bay, helping them gain practical skills and confidence to pass learners' tests and improve employment prospects.

16 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 16 April

  1. Driving instructor offers free lessons to unemployed coastal youth

    Adolf Kaure Hilaria Erastus, owner of Hilaria's Driving Academy, has partnered with Serenity and Nashville Investments to provide free driving training to young people along the Namibian coast, particularly in Walvis Bay, helping them gain practical skills and confidence to pass learners' tests and improve employment prospects.

    16 April 2026 · New Era

  2. Guide to buying a used car from reputable dealers

    Buying a used car from an established dealer offers peace of mind through rigorous inspection, legal compliance, and accountability, whereas purchasing from unscrupulous operators risks odometer tampering, poor-quality imports, and unresolved issues with no recourse. Experts recommend checking showroom presentation, avoiding 'voetstoots' (as-is) sales, and being aware of import vehicles that may need modifications for Namibian conditions.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 April

  1. NamPol seizes N$5.4 million cannabis at Noordoewer

    Namibian Police intercepted a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday and recovered 104 parcels of skunk cannabis valued at N$5.4 million hidden in its compartments. The suspected driver, a Namibian male, fled the scene when border officials detected the contraband, and investigations are ongoing.

    14 April 2026 · New Era

Friday 10 April

  1. NaTIS breaks ground on N$230m Wanaheda service centre

    Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi opened a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Namibia Traffic Information System centre in Wanaheda, a two-year project costing N$230 million that will provide licensing, testing, and vehicle permit services closer to residents in areas like Hakahana and Okuryangava. The facility will use digital systems for learner licence testing and roadworthiness checks for light and heavy vehicles, expected to employ about 200 workers.

    10 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 8 April

  1. August 26 Construction awarded Natis Wanaheda office tender

    State-owned contractor August 26 Construction has been awarded a tender to build a new Namibian Traffic Information System branch in Wanaheda, Windhoek, which will alleviate pressure on the existing southern industrial area office and is expected to employ 200 workers during construction.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 2 April

  1. Yango driver partners seek three-month permit extension

    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

Saturday 28 March

  1. Enhanced traffic enforcement targets accident hotspots on B1 bypass

    The Minister of Works and Transport has announced enhanced traffic law enforcement measures along the Western Bypass (B1 Road) in Khomas Region, including daily deployment of traffic officers at key points during peak hours to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in response to rising accidents.

    28 March 2026 · Informanté

Saturday 14 March

  1. Roads Authority resumes Hong Kong vehicle registration after fraud delay

    The Roads Authority has resumed accepting applications for registration of motor vehicles imported from Hong Kong at all Natis offices, following a temporary suspension due to fraudulent misrepresentation of vehicle ages. Applicants must comply with regulatory requirements and submit all necessary supporting documents to avoid processing delays.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 March

  1. Swakopmund roadworthy testing centre backlog strains motorists

    Thousands of motorists at Swakopmund face delays of up to a month for roadworthy testing appointments at the Natis centre, attributed by the Transport Minister to increased demand following the temporary closure of the Walvis Bay testing facility. The backlog has sparked concerns from road safety experts, vehicle dealers, and public transport operators about unsafe vehicles remaining on the road and business disruptions, though the Roads Authority says it will extend weekend hours to address the delays.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 March

  1. City Police warn vehicle owners to follow legal procedures for alterations

    The City of Windhoek is warning vehicle owners that altering a car's appearance without legal authorisation contravenes Road Traffic and Transport Regulations. Owners must notify the Namibia Traffic Information System and relicense their vehicle, with failure to comply potentially resulting in vehicle impoundment and legal penalties.

    5 March 2026 · New Era

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