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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Roads Authority

Also known as: RA · Roads Authority Namibia · RA Namibia · Roads Authority-RA Namibia

Namibian state entity responsible for road infrastructure management, licensing, and vehicle registration, facing fraud allegations, budget shortfalls, and operational challenges.

Politics

RA weighbridge fraud case adjourned for Prosecutor General decision

The News

Richard Masule Milinga and Grant Charmon Cloete, accused of fraud and using office for gratification in connection with the alleged theft of a Roads Authority weighbridge in Walvis Bay valued over N$2 million, have had their case postponed to 20 August 2026 pending the Prosecutor General's decision on whether to proceed to trial. Both men, released on N$30,000 bail each, also face charges of fraud or theft relating to fraudulent certification of a suspicious invoice valued over N$3 million.

22 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. RA weighbridge fraud case adjourned for Prosecutor General decision

    Richard Masule Milinga and Grant Charmon Cloete, accused of fraud and using office for gratification in connection with the alleged theft of a Roads Authority weighbridge in Walvis Bay valued over N$2 million, have had their case postponed to 20 August 2026 pending the Prosecutor General's decision on whether to proceed to trial. Both men, released on N$30,000 bail each, also face charges of fraud or theft relating to fraudulent certification of a suspicious invoice valued over N$3 million.

    22 April 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Thieves steal seven laptops from Roads Authority head office

    The Roads Authority reported a break-in at its Windhoek head office over the weekend, with seven laptops stolen from the procurement section on the fourth floor. The thieves allegedly entered via balcony rails and also attempted to break into offices on the fifth floor; a theft case has been reported and investigations are ongoing.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. Yango drivers struggle as permit approvals stall for months

    Yango says drivers face income loss due to prolonged permit approval delays from the Roads Authority, with some waiting up to 12 months despite submitting required documentation and fees. The company calls on the Ministry of Works and Transport to streamline the process and allow compliant drivers to work while applications are processed.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Heavy rainfall road closures strain //Kharas east farmers, workers

    Road closures in the //Kharas region caused by heavy rainfall have disrupted local farmers' access to markets and workers' commutes to jobs, with alternative routes adding significant travel time and costs. The Roads Authority is assessing damage and advising the public to use alternative routes and report road deterioration.

    15 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Otesa denies sidelining SME partners on Opuwo-Otjivize road project

    Main contractor Otesa Civil Engineering denies accusations from 15 SME subcontractors that they were excluded from the Opuwo-Otjivize road upgrade project; Otesa and the Roads Authority confirm SMEs were invited to a briefing and groundbreaking ceremony in November 2025 and maintain that their partnership is contractually secured, though actual construction has not begun pending budget resolution.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 April

  1. Eight roads closed in ||Kharas after heavy flooding

    The Roads Authority has temporarily closed eight roads in the ||Kharas region due to heavy rainfall and flooding damage. The affected routes include district roads and main road M25; some alternative routes require four-wheel drive vehicles, and the authority will assess and repair roads as conditions improve.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

  2. Two RA officials challenge dismissal over procedural violations

    Two former Roads Authority senior officials have sued the RA for allegedly violating its own disciplinary policy, claiming the entity failed to appoint a proper chairperson for their appeal hearing and breached the 14-day timeline required by policy. They seek reinstatement to their positions and an order setting aside the appeal chairperson's appointment.

    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 →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Okongo councillor outlines development projects and infrastructure plans

    Efraim Shipindo, councillor for Okongo constituency in Ohangwena, has described progress in agricultural diversification, youth empowerment, education, and water access, while identifying road infrastructure upgrades and financial constraints as ongoing challenges for the remote region.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

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