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The Namibian
Nabta secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo says City of Windhoek should consider expanding roads and reviewing traffic flow
“He says the City of Windhoek should consider expanding roads and reviewing traffic flow to accommodate the increasing number of vehicles.”
Windhoek traffic jams leave commuters frustratedWindhoek Observer
NABTA secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo said public transport plays critical role in Namibia but sector faces serious safety challenges
“Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Transport on Tuesday, NABTA secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo said public transport plays a critical role in Namibia's daily movement of people, but the sector is facing serious safety challenges.”
NABTA urges parliament to act as road accidents threaten public transport safetyThe Namibian
Pendapala Nakathingo made proposals for automatic fire extinguisher systems in all public transport vehicles
“"We propose automatic fire extinguisher systems in all public transport vehicles," Nakathingo said.”
Taxi association proposes fire safety overhaulThe Namibian
Pendapala Nakathingo called for manual passenger registration through control sheet books
“Nakathingo also called for the introduction of manual passenger registration through control sheet books, saying the records would assist emergency responders and investigators in identifying victims after major crashes.”
Taxi association proposes fire safety overhaulThe Namibian
Nabta secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo announced launch of Smart Taxi Association Platform digital system
“Nabta secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo yesterday said the association's comeback will be marked by the launch of the Smart Taxi Association Platform, a digital system designed to formalise and regulate the transport industry, protect drivers and vehicle owners, and improve passenger safety.”
Taxi body eyes comebackwith digital platformWindhoek Observer
Secretary general of Namibia Bus and Taxi Association Pendapala Nakathingo said increase falls short but still provides some relief
“The secretary general of the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta), Pendapala Nakathingo, said the increase falls short of what operators requested but still provides some relief.”
No fare hike for illegal taxis and passenger busesThe Namibian
Pendapala Nakathingo says a list with new transport fares circulating on social media is fake
“He says a list circulating on social media bearing the association's letterhead, with new transport fares is fake and urges passengers to ignore it.”
Bus and taxi association warns operators against overcharging passengersThe Namibian
Pendapala Nakathingo calls on the public to report overcharging motorists to police immediately
“Nakathingo calls on the public to report motorists who are overcharging them to the nearest police station or to any law-enforcement officer immediately.”
Bus and taxi association warns operators against overcharging passengersThe Namibian
Namibia Buses and Taxi Association secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo blames poor service delivery and shortage of officials for the backlog
“Namibia Buses and Taxi Association secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo blames poor service delivery and a shortage of officials handling roadworthy testing.”
Swakopmund motorists face delays at roadworthy testing centre as backlog continuesThe Namibian
Stop Homosexuality in Namibia chairperson Pendapala Nakathingo says LGBTQI+ community does not fall within context of fundamental human rights
“Stop Homosexuality in Namibia chairperson Pendapala Nakathingo says the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQI+) community does not fall within the context of 'fundamental human rights'.”
Activists claim LGBTQI+ community ‘violates human rights’ in NamibiaRoad 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.
14 hours ago · 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.
14 hours ago · 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →