Also known as: Roads Authority Namibia · Roads Authority-RA Namibia · Roads Authority of Namibia
Roads Authority — Namibian government entity responsible for road infrastructure management, licensing fees, and safety oversight, conducting recent reviews of highway projects and accident investigations.
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June 2026
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Roads Authorityhas announcedinstallation of speed humps at selected locations along B1 Western Bypass
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“THE Roads Authority (RA) has announced the installation of speed humps at selected locations along the B1 Western Bypass in Windhoek, a move that will temporarily disrupt traffic between the Independence Avenue Interchange (Katutura Hospital area) and the Lafrenz Interchange.”
Roads Authoritypaid private lawyersmore than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives
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“The Roads Authority has paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives – an expense labour experts say lays bare how parastatals squander public money.”
Roads Authorityappealed tomembers of the public to assist regarding reckless driving videos
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“Amid growing concern over road safety, the Roads Authority (RA) has appealed to members of the public to assist authorities regarding videos circulating on social media allegedly depicting reckless driving.”
Roads Authorityurgedthose with information to contact the Namibian Police Traffic Unit Commissioner
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“In a public notice, the RA urged those who may have additional information to contact the Namibian Police Traffic Unit's Commissioner Petrus Swartz at 081 241 9276.”
The Roads Authorityurged motorists to drive with caution on the road between Swakopmund and Arandiswhere maintenance work is currently underway
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“The Roads Authority (RA) has urged motorists to drive with caution on the road between Swakopmund and Arandis, where maintenance work is currently underway.”
The RAsaysall necessary traffic signs have been installed, and a 24/7 traffic accommodation system is in place
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“The RA says all necessary traffic signs have been installed, and a 24/7 traffic accommodation system is in place to ensure the continued movement of vehicles.”
Roads Authorityappealed to the public tocome forward and assist police with investigations
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“THE Roads Authority has appealed to a member of the public who recently captured images of a truck overtaking on a solid line to come forward and assist the police with investigations into the incident.”
Roads AuthoritydismissedBoois and Milingi for serious misconduct following three-year disciplinary process
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“The Roads Authority argued that Boois, Executive Officer for Transportation, and Milingi, Divisional Manager for the Transport Inspectorate, were dismissed for serious misconduct following a three-year disciplinary process and are now seeking to hijack the High Court's urgent roll to stay a domestic appeal process that they themselves initiated.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has announced plans to introduce digital vehicle number plates, expand intelligent traffic surveillance systems, and strengthen traffic officers' enforcement powers through legislative reforms to reduce road crashes. The government has finalized the design of digital plates and is preparing legislation to support their rollout alongside automated traffic enforcement capable of detecting violations like red-light infractions.
Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has called for stronger national investment in road safety along the B1 highway, warning that the country's busiest transport corridor has become synonymous with devastating loss of life. A road safety community engagement initiative launched in Otjiwarongo will travel to multiple towns during the week, involving the directorate of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture and other stakeholders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.