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

  1. April 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Roads Authority opened a case of theft following a break-in at its head office in Windhoek

    Source

    “The Roads Authority (RA) has opened a case of theft following a break-in at its head office in Windhoek, which resulted in the robbery of seven laptops over the weekend.”

    Seven laptops stolen from RA procurement unit

  3. The Namibian

    Roads Authority delayed permit approvals for drivers waiting up to 12 months with no clear timeline

    Source

    “many have waited up to 12 months for permit approvals from the Roads Authority, with no clear timeline or updates.”

    Yango drivers face income loss amid permit delays

  4. New Era

    Roads Authority announced several roads in the region sustained significant damage due to heavy rainfall

    Source

    “Meanwhile, RA announced that several roads in the region sustained significant damage due to heavy rainfall and flooding.”

    Road closures derail //Kharas east

  5. The Namibian

    Roads Authority announced eight roads in ||Kharas region closed due to flooding

    Source

    “The Roads Authority has announced that eight roads in the ||Kharas region have been temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and flooding.”

    Roads Authority confirms eight roads closed after flooding in ||Kharas

  6. The Namibian

    Roads Authority said it is monitoring situation and will carry out assessments and repairs

    Source

    “The RA said it is monitoring the situation and will carry out assessments and repairs as conditions improve.”

    Roads Authority confirms eight roads closed after flooding in ||Kharas

  7. New Era

    Roads Authority allegedly failed to comply with its own disciplinary policy

    Source

    “Two former senior officials have taken the Roads Authority (RA) to court for allegedly failing to comply with its own disciplinary policy.”

    RA accused of disregarding own policy

  8. The Namibian

    Roads Authority will oversee Wanaheda office construction project

    Source

    “The project will be overseen by the Roads Authority (RA).”

    August 26 to build Natis Wanaheda office

  9. New Era

    Roads Authority was thanked for restoring bridge and upgrading highway

    Source

    “The minister expressed his gratitude to the Roads Authority and the project's contractor for restoring the bridge and upgrading the highway.”

    N$34m Aris River bridge reopens … N$17m dual carriageway highway upgrade

  10. New Era

    Roads Authority had three dismissed managers raise fresh allegations of interference and irregularities

    Source

    “Three dismissed managers from the Roads Authority (RA) have raised fresh allegations of interference, policy breaches and procurement irregularities in their disciplinary and appeal processes.”

    Dismissed RA bosses cry foul

  11. The Namibian

    Roads Authority has implemented adjustments to road user charges, including 10% vehicle licence fee increase

    Source

    “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%.”

    Roads Authority increases vehicle licence fees by 10%
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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

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