The Roads Authority (RA) has implemented adjustments to road user charges, under which vehicle licence fees will increase by 10%, while abnormal load fees and road carrier permits will each rise by 20%. …
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Roads Authority
Also known as: Roads Authority Namibia · Roads Authority-RA Namibia · Roads Authority of Namibia
Roads Authority — Namibian government agency responsible for road maintenance, safety oversight, and vehicle registration services (Natis), addressing issues from culverts and flood closures to permit administration and workplace conduct.
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- April 2026
- March 2026
… In an urgent public notice, the Roads Authority (RA) announced temporary closures of affected routes, including District Road 205 (DR205) from DR269 to DR204, District Road 269 (DR269) north of Ariamsvlei, and Main Road 25 (MR25) between Karasburg and Aroab from the 80 to 117 kil …
Heavy rains flood //Kharas roads …residents cut off from basic services… Photos: contributed and Facebook (Harold Marais Mukwena, Moiselle Klein, Roads Authority, Jonathan Thomas, Liane’ Odendaal Smit, Toni K Hart, Toya Louw, Adri Bruwer, Elbie Taljaard, Rolf Beiter). …
Heavy weekend showers to be followed by severe thunderstorms on MondayStaff Reporter THE Roads Authority (RA) has warned that several roads in the ||Kharas Region have been severely affected by heavy rainfall and flooding, resulting in temporary closures to ensure the safety of motorists. …
Heavy rain forces temporary road closures across ||Kharas RegionThe 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… 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… Nekundi said Namibia has finalised the groundwork required to operationalise the corridor’s permanent secretariat, including a roadmap, hosting agreement and funding instruments developed by a task team comprising officials from the works ministry, Roads Authority, Namibia Revenu …
Namibia to launch Walvis corridor secretariat in April… 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… Photos: WFP Namibia/Roads Authority – RA Namibia The Prime Minister described the Korean donation as “support that couldn’t have come at a better time,” adding that it will help Namibia respond to both natural disasters and ongoing food insecurity while reinforcing long-term resi …
Prime Minister hails Korean rice donation as floods hit Zambezi RegionThe 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
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Roads Authority urges caution on Swakopmund-Arandis route
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The Roads Authority has urged motorists to drive with caution on the road between Swakopmund and Arandis, where maintenance work to repair a damaged culvert is underway about 5km from Arandis. The authority says traffic signs are installed and a 24/7 accommodation system is in place, asking drivers to reduce speed and follow instructions.
Why it matters
Roads Authority alert on Swakopmund-Arandis culvert repairs warns motorists of ongoing infrastructure maintenance affecting travel safety.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Roads Authority urges caution on Swakopmund-Arandis route
The Roads Authority has urged motorists to drive with caution on the road between Swakopmund and Arandis, where maintenance work to repair a damaged culvert is underway about 5km from Arandis. The authority says traffic signs are installed and a 24/7 accommodation system is in place, asking drivers to reduce speed and follow instructions.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 20 May
Police urge motorists to install dashcams against reckless driving
Namibian Police chief of traffic law enforcement Petrus Swartz has called on motorists to install dashcams and report reckless driving incidents, saying the strategy aims to create a sense of constant accountability on roads and shift driver behaviour. Swartz stressed that video evidence is most useful when submitted within 24 to 48 hours of an incident.
20 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Monday 18 May
High Court rejects fired Roads Authority executives' reinstatement bid
The Windhoek High Court has struck from the roll an urgent application by former Roads Authority executives Johan Boois and Richard Milinga seeking reinstatement.
18 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Saturday 16 May
Roads Authority to open Natis centres on weekends
The Roads Authority plans to open all Natis centres countrywide over weekends to improve accessibility for clients. Extended weekend operations at Natis Valley Centre in Windhoek are scheduled for 16–17 May and 23–24 May from 08h00 to 14h00, with all services and bookings available during those periods.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Roads Authority seeks public help on reckless truck overtaking incident
The Roads Authority has appealed to a member of the public who captured images of a truck overtaking on a solid line to come forward and assist police investigations, saying the footage is important in addressing reckless driving and improving road safety. Commissioner Petrus Swartz said authorities are committed to tracing drivers involved in dangerous conduct and can pursue both transport company owners and private vehicle owners through official registration records.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 15 May
High Court dismisses RA executives' reinstatement application
A High Court judge has struck from the roll an urgent application by two former Roads Authority executives, Johan Ludwig Boois and Richard Masule Milingi, who sought reinstatement after being dismissed for serious misconduct following a three-year disciplinary process. The executives had challenged the RA's disciplinary procedures and the authority's appeal handling, but the court dismissed their case with no order as to costs.
15 May 2026 · Informanté →
Roads Authority closes C13 route due to Orange River flooding
The Roads Authority has temporarily closed the C13 gravel road between Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr after flooding from the Orange River submerged part of the route approximately 12 kilometres from the Sendelingsdrift Border Post. Motorists are warned against attempting to cross flooded sections and advised to use alternative routes.
15 May 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 13 May
Yango spends N$1.3m on permit fees amid compliance row
Ride-hailing company Yango Namibia has submitted about 1,500 permit applications and spent N$1.3 million on temporary operating permit fees while navigating administrative delays. The Ministry of Works and Transport has threatened action if Yango and its drivers do not comply with regulations.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 5 May
Road crash claims eleven lives; dispute over victim identities
A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Road linking Omulonu to Oshuuli officially opened
The Minister of Works and Transport and Ohangwena Region Governor officially opened the 23 km district road D4119 from Omulonu to Oshuuli on 24 April 2026, funded through Namibian-German Development Cooperation at a contract value of N$53 million. The all-year-round road connects two schools, a heritage centre, and more than 2,000 people in a previously sandy-track area.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
Sunday 3 May
Roads Authority warns motorists after fatal crashes over long weekend
The Roads Authority has expressed concern over a surge in fatal road accidents during the long weekend that includes Workers' Day and Cassinga Day, extending condolences to families of victims and urging motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
Roads Authority appeals for safe driving after long weekend crashes
The Roads Authority says multiple fatalities and injuries were recorded during the long weekend covering Workers' Day and Cassinga Day, and has urged motorists to drive responsibly, obey traffic rules, avoid speeding and drunk driving.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 1 May
Roads Authority closes 14 ||Kharas roads due to rain damage
The Roads Authority has temporarily closed 14 roads in the ||Kharas region following severe damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding. The authority is monitoring the areas and will undertake assessments and repairs as conditions permit, advising the public to avoid flooded roads and follow closure signage.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 30 April
Roads Authority urges caution during long weekend traffic surge
The Roads Authority and West Coast Safety Initiative have urged motorists to exercise caution during the long weekend due to expected higher traffic volumes, citing 143 fatalities, 1,467 injuries and 921 crashes recorded between 1 January and 26 April 2026. Drivers are advised to plan journeys in advance, avoid fatigue, ensure vehicles are roadworthy, and refrain from speeding, reckless overtaking, and driving under the influence.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 29 April
Opposition, experts voice concern over political hiring bias in Namibia
Opposition leaders and labour experts have raised concerns about "jobs for comrades"—the practice of hiring based on political party membership and regional affiliation rather than merit. The Popular Democratic Movement secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe says the practice undermines fair employment and compromises nationalism, tracing the issue back to post-independence hiring patterns within state-owned enterprises.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Third annual biker awareness event held in Windhoek
The third annual biker awareness gathering in Windhoek aimed to sensitise the public about motorcycle safety. Organisers highlighted that motorcyclists are vulnerable road users and urged all riders to undergo training at accredited riding schools due to increased traffic and more powerful bikes.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 26 April
Minister orders inquiry into tribal bias at Roads Authority
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi ordered an investigation into alleged tribal bias in recruitment at the Roads Authority, finding it employs about 74 people from the Zambezi region compared to more than 300 from northern Namibia. The probe has revived broader allegations of tribalism in hiring practices across Namibian state-owned enterprises and government offices.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 22 April
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 →
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
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
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 →
Thursday 2 April
Aris River bridge reopens after N$33.9 million reconstruction
The Aris River bridge on the B1 highway between Windhoek and Rehoboth has been reconstructed and reopened after severe damage from heavy rainfall in March 2025 rendered it unsafe. Additionally, Trunk Road 1/5 was upgraded to a dual carriageway for N$17.91 million, restoring critical transport connectivity.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
SMEs left in limbo over Opuwo road project subcontracts
Fifteen SMEs awarded subcontracts on the Opuwo-Otjivize road upgrading project in Kunene have complained that main contractor Otesa Civil has sidelined them, failing to sign award letters or provide scope of work details more than six months after the contract was awarded, forcing them to forgo other opportunities.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 1 April
Dismissed Roads Authority managers allege unfair process
Three dismissed Roads Authority managers have alleged that CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua interfered in their disciplinary proceedings, changing a recommendation from written warning to dismissal, and that the appeal process violated internal policy timelines and procurement procedures. Their legal representative said the developments point to serious flaws and a lack of fairness and due procedure in the handling of the matter.
1 April 2026 · New Era →