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Roads Authority

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

Roads Authority — Namibian agency responsible for vehicle registration, road construction project management, and road safety oversight.

2022-11-042026-10-22
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  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Roads Authority is prioritising rehabilitation of ageing road infrastructure, improved maintenance and digital services

    Source

    “The Roads Authority (RA) is prioritising the rehabilitation of ageing road infrastructure, improved maintenance and the rollout of digital services to enhance service delivery across Namibia.”

    Roads Authority prioritising ageing road infrastructure amid heavy rain

  3. The Namibian

    Roads Authority issued statement saying three roads in ||Kharas region closed due to flood damage

    Source

    “The Roads Authority (RA) in a statement issued on Saturday said these roads have become inaccessible due to rising water levels and have been closed to ensure users' safety.”

    Heavy rain closes major ||Kharas routes

  4. The Namibian

    Roads Authority says it is actively monitoring affected areas and will take repairs as conditions permit

    Source

    “The RA says it is actively monitoring the affected areas and will take necessary measures and repairs as conditions permit.”

    Heavy rain closes major ||Kharas routes

  5. New Era

    Roads Authority show that the national road network has grown from about 41 800km at independence to nearly 49 000km today.

    Source

    “Data from the Roads Authority and the Ministry of Works and Transport show that the national road network has grown from about 41 800km at independence to nearly 49 000km today.”

    From marginalisation to modernisation … Namibia’s ongoing rural transformation

  6. Informanté

    Roads Authority (RA) Namibia has temporarily closed District Road 3572 (DR3572) due to wash-aways caused by flooding

    Source

    “The Roads Authority (RA) Namibia has temporarily closed District Road 3572 (DR3572) due to wash-aways caused by flooding.”

    Prime Minister hails Korean rice donation as floods hit Zambezi Region

  7. The Namibian

    Roads Authority announced that applications for registration of imported motor vehicles from Hong Kong will be accepted and processed at all Natis offices across the country with immediate effect

    Source

    “The Roads Authority (RA) has announced that applications for the registration of imported motor vehicles from Hong Kong will now be accepted and processed at all Natis offices across the country with immediate effect.”

    RA opens registration for Hong Kong imported vehicles

  8. The Namibian

    Roads Authority had temporarily delayed applications following fraudulent activities involving misrepresentation of vehicle ages imported from Hong Kong

    Source

    “This is after it had temporarily delayed applications following fraudulent activities involving the misrepresentation of vehicle ages imported from Hong Kong.”

    RA opens registration for Hong Kong imported vehicles

  9. The Namibian

    Roads Authority fired Sidney Boois and Richard Milinga over N$16m vehicle procurement tender

    Source

    “The warning relates to the dismissal of former transport executive officer Sidney Boois and divisional manager Richard Milinga, who were fired last month following the conclusion of an internal disciplinary hearing over a vehicle procurement tender valued at about N$16 million.”

    Roads Authority boss ignores legal warnings to axe senior managers over N$16m tender

  10. The Namibian

    Roads Authority spent N$162,000 on seven iPads for acting board members

    Source

    “The Roads Authority spent N$162 000 on seven iPads for its acting board members.”

    RA spends N$162 000 on iPads for temporary board members amid spending concerns
  11. February 2026

  12. New Era

    Roads Authority accused Boois and Milinga of wrongdoing in procurement of law enforcement vehicles

    Source

    “The RA accused them of wrongdoing in relation to the procurement of law enforcement vehicles valued at N$16 million.”

    Dismissed RA executives challenge findings
Society

Low ECC applications suggest widespread illegal sand mining in Namibia

The News

The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.

20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Low ECC applications suggest widespread illegal sand mining in Namibia

    The environment ministry told parliament that only 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates were received over three years, raising concerns that many sand and gravel operators may be extracting without required approval. The ministry reported 15 cases of illegal mining but noted that the low application numbers across most regions prevent establishing the true scale of illegal extraction or adequacy of enforcement.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 October

  1. Roads Authority rejects Hong Kong imports with unverifiable documents

    The Roads Authority is rejecting vehicle registration applications for imports from Hong Kong involving fraudulent or unverifiable documentation, citing a significant increase in such cases. The authority says all applications must undergo verification with Hong Kong authorities before registration approval, and fraudulent or altered documents may result in police investigation and prosecution.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Roads Authority denies abandonment of road construction projects

    The Roads Authority has dismissed claims that road construction projects have been abandoned, stating that outstanding sections remain government commitments but depend on annual funding availability. Projects are being implemented in phases due to financial constraints and competing national priorities.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Roads Authority addresses road project implementation delays

    The Roads Authority chief executive officer said the agency is addressing challenges slowing road projects across the country and denied that any projects have been abandoned, stating all outstanding sections remain active commitments subject to annual funding availability.

    17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 October

  1. Roads Authority strengthens verification of Hong Kong vehicle imports

    The Roads Authority says it will only register Hong Kong-imported vehicles if their registration details and supporting documents can be verified with relevant authorities. The RA has seen a significant increase in applications with fraudulent or unverifiable documents, and will reject non-compliant applications and refer suspected fraud cases to police.

    16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 5 October

  1. Windhoek Show offers educational experiences for school children

    The Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show, running 29 September to 3 October, is attracting many visitors including school groups on field trips. Institutions like the Roads Authority are offering educational activities and games to teach children about road safety and other topics.

    5 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Upgraded Karibib-Usakos road gains surveillance and emergency response system

    Works and Transport Minister Veiko Nekundi announced that a completed N$552 million upgrade of the 31-kilometre Karibib-Usakos road now includes a N$60 million emergency response and traffic management facility with cameras and two-way identification capability, allowing traffic officers to track and intercept reckless drivers along the route.

    5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Karibib–Usakos road and traffic circle officially opened

    The upgraded Karibib–Usakos Road and Usakos Traffic Circle in Erongo Region have been officially opened by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, marking a milestone in regional connectivity and safety. The minister warned road users to adhere to traffic regulations and cautioned truck drivers against overloading, saying the practice could damage the million-dollar investment.

    3 October 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 17 September

  1. China Railway to compensate family of worker killed on site

    Lazarus Hedimbi, a 34-year-old mechanic for China Railway Seventh Group, died on Monday after a fitting from an excavator struck him in the chest near Heroes' Acre. Following employee outrage and intervention by transport authorities, the company agreed to compensate his family and assist with funeral expenses.

    17 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Otjiwarongo invests N$81m in C38 road rehabilitation project

    The Municipality of Otjiwarongo has invested over N$81.22 million to rehabilitate the C38 road, a vital route linking Otjiwarongo with Kalfeld and Outjo. The project is a collaborative effort between the municipality, the Roads Authority and Road Fund Administration, with construction by China Henan International Cooperation and scheduled to continue into the 2027/28 financial year.

    17 September 2026 · New Era →

  3. Roads Authority warns of fraudulent speeding detection SMS scam

    The Roads Authority has warned the public about a fraudulent SMS claiming a speed radar has detected a traffic violation and directing recipients to click a suspicious link. The RA stressed the message is not from the authority and urged people not to click the link, provide sensitive information, or engage with the message.

    17 September 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. N$81.22m road rehabilitation programme awarded in Otjiwarongo

    Otjiwarongo has launched an N$81.22 million road rehabilitation programme in partnership with the Roads Authority and Road Fund Administration, with contractor China Henan International Cooperation (Chico) now overseeing the first phase involving the C38 road. The project aims to improve road safety, traffic flow and connectivity, using stabilised material technology and extending through the 2027/28 financial year across three lots including B1 and C38 resurfacing and dual carriageway rehabilitation.

    15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 7 September

  1. 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 →

Friday 4 September

  1. Road bypasses risk isolating towns economically despite improving traffic flow

    An editorial argues that while Namibia's upgraded highways efficiently move traffic between destinations, they may unintentionally harm towns along the routes by redirecting economic opportunity away from them. The piece uses Okahandja's experience with the upgraded Windhoek–Okahandja route to illustrate how bypasses can negatively impact local economies despite improving journey times.

    4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 24 August

  1. Ministry reviews learner's licence test after pass rates drop

    The Ministry of Works and Transport is reviewing the question bank for Namibia's computerised learner's licence testing system following a decline in pass rates since its May launch. The national pass rate fell from 45% in May to 43% in June and July, with lower rates recorded at the Okahandja pilot office and the mobile testing unit.

    24 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Namibia's procurement reform seeks speed without sacrificing accountability

    Namibia's revised public procurement regulations, which came into operation on 4 August 2026, give over 80 public entities greater scope to undertake procurement independently, aiming to reduce administrative delays and improve service delivery. The success of the reform will depend on implementation rather than the regulations themselves, balancing efficiency with transparency and accountability.

    19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia revises procurement thresholds, expands entity participation

    More than 80 public entities gain broader procurement authority under Namibia's revised regulations effective August 4, 2026, aimed at reducing administrative delays, decongesting central procurement, and expanding supplier opportunities. The changes raise procurement thresholds to reflect current economic conditions including inflation and currency depreciation.

    19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Roads Authority estimates Omaruru-Uis upgrade at N$1.36 billion

    The Roads Authority says upgrading the Omaruru-Uis road will cost an estimated N$1.36 billion, with no confirmed funding, completed design, or procurement underway.

    19 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 17 August

  1. Roads Authority investigates theft of 30 laptops

    At least 30 brand new HP laptops were stolen from the Roads Authority head office last month from the ICT department. The theft follows another burglary in April in which eight laptops were stolen, and allegations that surveillance cameras were tampered with; the matter is under investigation by Namibian Police.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Police launch road safety operation after 279 deaths

    Namibia recorded 1,747 road traffic crashes and 279 fatalities between January 1 and August 9 this year. The Namibian Police Force has launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation running until September 10, targeting national road corridors and high-risk areas during the school holiday and Heroes' Day period, focusing on speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving.

    17 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Minister hands over N$132 million Walvis Bay road rehabilitation

    Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi officially handed over a N$132 million road rehabilitation project covering six deteriorating roads and roughly eight kilometres across Walvis Bay, a collaboration between the Roads Authority, Road Fund Administration, and Walvis Bay Municipality with Unik Construction as contractor. Nekundi emphasised the need for accountability, on-time delivery within budget, quality standards, and fair treatment of workers.

    13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. 11-member SOE pay review task force status unclear

    Confusion surrounds the status of an 11-member task force chaired by Joseph Diescho, established to review governance and human resource matters at state-owned enterprises. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reportedly cancelled the task force after it found its mandate duplicated prior work, though task force member Conrad Lutombi says it was merely put on hold while the government reviews completed recommendations.

    12 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Contractor sues Kambwa over alleged tender collaboration breakdown

    Sostenus Wilherm Kulla Trading Enterprises CC is seeking more than N$922,000 in alleged lost profits from Kambwa Construction, claiming it was excluded from work promised after Kambwa secured a Roads Authority of Namibia tender for upgrading 12 kilometres of DR3633 in the Omusati Region. The dispute centres on an alleged January 2023 collaboration agreement in which Kulla Trading's business profile would be included in Kambwa's bid and the company would be appointed as subcontractor for more than 10% of the project.

    12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Roads Authority reviews Western Bypass safety after fatal crashes

    The Roads Authority is conducting a safety review of Windhoek's Western Bypass following multiple fatal accidents, including two involving trucks on Monday that killed a driver and 46 cattle, amid public and parliamentary concerns about sharp curves, steep descent, and inadequate road planning.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Driver attitude may contribute to Western Bypass accidents, expert says

    Road expert Felix Tjozongoro says driver fatigue and attitude, rather than road conditions alone, may have caused two truck crashes on the Western Bypass on Monday that killed a truck driver and 46 head of cattle and left two people seriously injured. Tjozongoro argues drivers must exercise caution and drive responsibly until infrastructure upgrades are completed.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Two truck crashes on Windhoek bypass kill driver, 21 cattle

    Two separate truck crashes on Windhoek's Western Bypass near the University of Namibia killed one driver and 21 cattle, left two others seriously injured, with one losing a leg. Construction is underway in the area, and the road is described as hazardous due to sharp curves and steep descent.

    4 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Oshana police chief urges traffic compliance in Oshakati

    The Oshana police commander has called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules, describing them as a safeguard for lives rather than punishment. The appeal was made at the inauguration of a newly established Oshakati Town Council Traffic Law Enforcement Unit.

    2 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Roads Authority raises vehicle licence and permit fees

    The Roads Authority has increased vehicle licence fees by 10% and abnormal load and road carrier permit charges by 20%, drawing criticism from transport operators and road users who say the rises will worsen their financial burden amid rising living costs.

    2 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Road user charges to increase from August 2026

    The Roads Authority has announced adjustments to Road User Charges for the 2026/27 financial year, effective 1 August 2026: vehicle licence fees will increase by 10%, while charges for abnormal loads and road carrier permits will each rise by 20%.

    29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Oshakati launches traffic law enforcement unit

    Namibia's minister of works and transport says a digital road traffic system will soon be implemented to record vehicles running red lights, pending law amendments. Oshakati has established a Traffic Law Enforcement Unit to promote road safety and enforce traffic regulations as the town grows.

    28 July 2026 · The Namibian →

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