Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Roads Authority

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

Government agency responsible for road construction, maintenance, and safety measures including speed hump installation and temporary road closures in Namibia.

2022-11-042026-07-23

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

December 2025
1 DecThe Namibian
Roads Authority (RA) has been allocated N$2.47 billion for 2025/26
Source
“For 2025/26, the Roads Authority (RA) has been allocated N$2.47 billion.”
RFA lifts 2025/26 urban road support to N$604m
November 2025
18 NovThe Namibian
Roads Authority is encouraged by the continued efforts of promoting local participation through small and medium enterprises and community-based contractors
Source
“I am encouraged by the Roads Authority's continued efforts to promote local participation through the engagement of small and medium enterprises and community-based contractors, ensuring that the benefits of development are felt at grassroots level.”
Keynote address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Opuwo-Otjivize-Okangwati-Omaseratundu road project
18 NovThe Namibian
Roads Authority continues to demonstrate excellence and accountability in implementing projects that transform lives across Namibia excellence and accountability in implementing projects
Source
“The Roads Authority, under the Ministry of Works and Transport, continues to demonstrate excellence and accountability in implementing projects that transform lives across Namibia.”
Keynote address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Oute Bridge
7 NovThe Namibian
Roads Authority has, for decades, failed to use money prudently amid reports of kickbacks, self-absorbed egos and neglect of skills
Source
“The RA, RCC and RFA have, for decades, failed to use the money prudently amid reports of kickbacks, self-absorbed egos and the neglect of skills among Namibians.”
The Folly of Rolls-Royce Roads
February 2025
24 FebThe Namibian
Roads Authority expressed frustration over RCC delaying N$43 million Engoyi-Omuntele road project
Source
“Last year the Roads Authority – another state-owned company – expressed frustration, saying the RCC delayed the N$43 million Engoyi-Omuntele road project in the Oshikoto region.”
ACC probes Roads Contractor Company boss over N$1.5m fuel tender
January 2025
27 JanThe Namibian
Roads Authority said some rural roads in Zambezi region adversely affected by heavy rains
Source
“The Roads Authority (RA) in a press statement on Monday said some of the rural roads in the region have been adversely affected by heavy rains.”
Heavy rains force closure of Namalubi-Kalumba road in Zambezi, drivers urged to exercise caution
27 JanThe Namibian
Roads Authority advised drivers to drive carefully on Bukalo-Lusese, Ikumwe-Lusese and Bukalo-Sifuha roads
Source
“Furthermore, drivers are advised to drive carefully on the Bukalo-Lusese, Ikumwe-Lusese and Bukalo-Sifuha roads as they are slippery.”
Heavy rains force closure of Namalubi-Kalumba road in Zambezi, drivers urged to exercise caution
September 2024
22 SeptThe Namibian
Roads Authority is accused of committing the government to a N$1-billion tender without approval of finance and transport ministries
Source
“The Roads Authority (RA) is accused of committing the government to a N$1-billion tender for the construction of the Opuwo-Epupa road project without the approval of the finance and transport ministries.”
Controversy erupts over N$1-billion Opuwo-Epupa road tender amid allegations of favouritism and lack of approval
October 2023
25 OctThe Namibian
Roads Authority manager was questioned on failing to disclose a bursary a roads engineering firm gave to his daughter
Source
“A JUDICIAL inquiry yesterday questioned the credibility of a senior Roads Authority manager who failed to disclose a bursary a roads engineering firm gave to his daughter.”
RA manager quizzed on second bursary

Society

Dismissed Roads Authority executive discusses job loss and reputation

The News

Former Roads Authority transport executive Sidney Boois, dismissed in February along with divisional manager Richard Milinga following a disciplinary hearing into a vehicle procurement tender worth about N$16 million, says he was frustrated by the circumstances and believes the accusations against him were unfounded. The pair appealed the guilty findings, but the Windhoek High Court later struck their urgent application to return to their jobs.

4 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

Dismissed Roads Authority executive discusses job loss and reputation
Former Roads Authority transport executive Sidney Boois, dismissed in February along with divisional manager Richard Milinga following a disciplinary hearing into a vehicle procurement tender worth about N$16 million, says he was frustrated by the circumstances and believes the accusations against him were unfounded. The pair appealed the guilty findings, but the Windhoek High Court later struck their urgent application to return to their jobs.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 July

Omaheke region arrests 189 drunk drivers; road safety concerns mount
Police in Omaheke arrested 189 drunk drivers between 2023 and 2026, with alcohol abuse identified as a leading cause of road crashes. Stakeholders met to address road safety challenges including roaming livestock, poor visibility on gravel roads, and increased heavy truck traffic.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

Roads Authority closes C28 section for construction work
The Roads Authority has temporarily closed a section of the C28 road leading to the Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine, approximately 40 kilometres from the T0201 freeway, to allow ongoing construction works. A temporary bypass has been opened to ensure continued traffic flow, with motorists urged to follow road signs and reduce speed in the construction zone.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia records 229 road deaths in first six months of 2026
Namibia recorded 229 road deaths in the first six months of 2026, with 37 lives lost in the initial period. Pedestrian fatalities in Windhoek increased 29% compared to 2025, with the Khomas region consistently recording the highest pedestrian deaths and the B1 road identified as a hotspot for accidents.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

Road fatalities down 3% but crashes rise amid funding gap
Road fatalities in Namibia declined about 3% between 2020 and 2024, partly due to intensified alcohol and drug screening programmes, but road crashes and injuries increased by 11% and 7% respectively over the same period. The Road Fund Administration reports a N$2.3 billion funding gap for road maintenance, with deteriorating infrastructure and growing traffic volumes threatening to undermine road safety gains.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 7 July

Namibia seeks Chinese technology to improve road safety
Minister Veikko Nekundi said Namibia is pursuing advanced Chinese road safety technology to reduce crashes at accident hotspots, following discussions during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State Visit to China. The government aims to introduce systems capable of preventing accidents at blind spots and complement existing enforcement measures such as speed cameras.
7 July 2026 · New Era →

Monday 6 July

Court dismisses activist's challenge to Western Bypass speed humps
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed activist Michael Amushelelo's urgent application against the minister of works and transport and the Roads Authority over speed humps installed on Windhoek's Western Bypass, finding that Amushelelo failed to demonstrate the officials acted unfairly, unreasonably, or contrary to law.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
National Council addresses rising road accidents crisis
George !Garab welcomed stakeholders to a National Council Standing Committee engagement on a motion concerning critical measures to combat the rising road accidents crisis in Namibia, emphasizing a shared commitment to protecting the nation's people.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

Judge dismisses speed hump removal case against Works Ministry
High Court Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed an application by activist Michael Amushelelo seeking to force the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Roads Authority to remove speed humps on the B1 Western Bypass, finding that Amushelelo failed to demonstrate how the installation violated common law or legislation.
3 July 2026 · Informanté →
Judge dismisses Amushelelo's urgent application on Western Bypass speed humps
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed Michael Amushelelo's urgent application seeking to have speed humps on the Western Bypass near Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area declared unlawful and removed. Amushelelo argued the humps violated the Road Traffic and Transport Act of 1999 and posed a public hazard; he has accused the judiciary of bias and says he intends to appeal.
3 July 2026 · Informanté →
Court dismisses activist's bid to remove Western Bypass speed humps
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed activist Michael Amushelelo's urgent application to have speed humps removed from the Western Bypass in Windhoek, which Amushelelo had argued disrupt traffic and pose a risk to motorists. According to the Roads Authority, the speed humps were installed in areas where pedestrian accidents have been recorded.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

Walvis Bay accelerates road repairs across multiple streets
The Municipality of Walvis Bay is conducting multiple road maintenance and rehabilitation projects across the town in phases, with contractor DJJ Investment CC addressing potholes and routine maintenance on streets including Namib Street, 6th Road, Nangolo Mbumba Drive, and Sam Nujoma Avenue, while Westwing JV Area 7 Engineering undertakes more extensive rehabilitation work on Kabeljou Street including pothole patching, slurry sealing, and crack sealing.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 1 July

Task force review of SOE salaries risks failure without implementation
Former finance minister Calle Schlettwein has warned that a new 11-member task force appointed to review state-owned enterprise salaries over three months will fail without strict implementation and broader structural reforms. He cited previous attempts that failed because SOEs regraded themselves to higher categories and a commission recommendation that was approved but never implemented.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prosecutor seeks to freeze drug dealer's bank account
The prosecutor general has approached the High Court for a preservation of property order to freeze money in a Standard Bank account belonging to alleged drug dealer Edward Kambahe, following an unexplained wealth order granted in February and a police interception of a vehicle carrying 1.912 kilograms of cannabis valued at about N$95,600.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

Judge delays ruling on Windhoek speed humps removal case
A High Court judge postponed judgment in activist Michael Amushelelo's case seeking removal of speed humps on Windhoek's Western Bypass until Friday. Amushelelo is challenging the speed humps as unlawful and a public hazard, and seeking an interdict to prevent further installation on national highways.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 27 June

PM appoints 11-member task force to review public enterprise salaries
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force, including former Namibian editor Tangeni Amupadhi, to review salary structures at public enterprises and recommend new pay structures for board members and committees. The task force, chaired by Joseph Diescho, will operate from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 26 June

Windhoek-Okahandja road upgrade completed at N$1 billion cost
The upgrade of the Windhoek-Okahandja Section 4A road to dual carriageway freeway standard has been completed at a cost of approximately N$1 billion and created 379 jobs. Active road projects in the Khomas region now exceed N$1.9 billion across four major contracts.
26 June 2026 · New Era →
RCC faces High Court winding-up threat over N$5m debt
The Roads Contractor Company is facing legal action from Dust Construction and Civils over a rejected lease-to-own equipment agreement, with a law firm demanding N$4,969,345.23 within 48 hours and threatening to apply for the company's provisional winding-up in the High Court. The action comes after Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi described RCC as "a mess" over its disclaimer audit opinion and payment failures.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 24 June

Heavy rainfall damages roads in ||Kharas region
Heavy rainfall and flooding in the ||Kharas region have damaged several roads and led to the temporary closure of the Aussenkehr-Rosh Pinah road. The Roads Authority has advised road users to avoid flooded areas and use alternative routes.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 23 June

District Road 212 closed, caution advised on southern roads
District Road 212 in the //Kharas Region has been temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and flooding, and the Roads Authority is advising caution on several other southern roads including Main Roads 27, 28, and 29, which remain open but have slippery surfaces and washaways.
23 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 22 June

Heavy rains force road closures in ǁKharas region
Heavy rainfall in the ǁKharas region has forced the temporary closure of road 212 (the C13) between Aussenkehr and Rosh Pinah due to flood-related damage; the Roads Authority is monitoring affected areas and advising motorists to use alternative routes and exercise caution.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erongo governor wins praise for fiscal management and infrastructure
Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has received cross-party recognition for her financial stewardship, including clean audits as a regional officer and moving the governor's office from costly hotel accommodation to a renovated government building funded by donations.
22 June 2026 · New Era →
Over 16,560 road users petition against B1 speed humps
A petition with more than 16,560 signatures is calling for pedestrian bridges to replace speed humps on the B1 highway, alleging the humps cause vehicle damage and highway collisions. Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo, who is leading the campaign, has announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the minister of works and transport seeking financial compensation for motorists claiming vehicle damage and injuries.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 19 June

Minister dismisses audit claim over foreign tender awards
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi rejected calls for a forensic audit into tender awards to foreign nationals, saying a 10-year audit cannot be completed in 6 months and that audits are expensive. NEFF MP Kalimbo Iipumbu had argued that Namibian businesses are excluded from capital projects and cited the Roads Contractor Company's 2018 partnership with a Chinese firm, which received N$2 billion of N$4.1 billion in tenders.
19 June 2026 · Informanté →
NBL funds N$200,000 drink-driving assessment programme
Namibia Breweries Limited, partnering with the Road Safety Forum and police Traffic Law Enforcement, has launched a N$200,000 programme running from July 2026 to January 2027 to assess and curb drink-driving across nine traffic checkpoints, with plans to conduct more than 300 breathalyser tests at each checkpoint and publish public findings quarterly.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 18 June

N$4.2 million mobile NaTIS truck launched in Omatjete
The Minister of Works and Transport officially launched a N$4.2 million mobile NaTIS truck in Omatjete on Monday, offering vision testing, biometric capturing, learner licence testing, and vehicle licence issuances to residents. The mobile unit is presented as cost-effective compared to building conventional Registering Authority centres.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 17 June

NaTIS On Wheels truck launched for remote communities
The Roads Authority has launched a mobile NaTIS facility in Omatjete, Erongo Region, to bring vehicle registration and licensing services to remote and underserved communities across Namibia. The truck provides vision testing, biometric data capture, learner licence testing, and vehicle licence issuing and renewals.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
T0202 road closure near Swakopmund for culvert work
A section of the T0202 road approximately 20 kilometres from Swakopmund has been temporarily closed to allow for culvert rehabilitation and replacement works. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, adhere to road signs and traffic control measures, and plan their journeys accordingly.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
Ministry clarifies speed humps are being installed, not removed
The Ministry of Works and Transport has dismissed social media claims that it is removing recently installed speed humps on Windhoek's Western Bypass, stating that what is visible is ongoing installation. An activist has challenged the humps in court, seeking an order to declare them unlawful and compel their removal, with the case pending until 30 June.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Road safety expert defends speed humps on Western Bypass
Road safety expert Felix Tjozongoro has said public frustration with speed humps on the Western Bypass is misguided, asserting that the real crisis lies in Namibian driver behaviour. Tjozongoro dismissed claims that the speed humps are improperly placed or unlawful, and pointed out that the Western Bypass does not meet the legal definition of a freeway under Namibian law.
17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →