Also known as: RFA · Road Fund Administration
Road Fund Administration — manages road infrastructure funding and maintenance in Namibia, addressing financing gaps and fee structures.
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Windhoek Observer
Road Fund Administration earmarked N$1.6 million for the construction of interlocked paved roads
“the Road Fund Administration has earmarked N$1.6 million for the construction of interlocked paved roads in priority areas of the settlement.”
//Kharas governor brings govt closer to communitiesWindhoek Observer
Road Fund Administration earmarked N$1.6 million for construction of interlocked paved roads
“the Road Fund Administration has earmarked N$1.6 million for the construction of interlocked paved roads in priority areas of the settlement.”
//Kharas governor brings govt closer to communitiesNamibian Sun
Roads Fund Administration partnered with Project Never Walk Alone to deliver shoes
“Project Never Walk Alone (PNWA), in partnership with the Roads Fund Administration (RFA), on Saturday delivered more than 400 pairs of shoes to barefooted Namibians as part of its ...”
Project Never Walk Alone puts shoes on feet of 400 NamibiansWindhoek Observer
Road Fund Administration (RFA) concluded their 2026 Winter Drive on Saturday
“More than 400 pairs of shoes have been handed to barefoot children, elderly residents, and adults across three communities, as Project Never Walk Alone (PNWA) and the Road Fund Administration (RFA) concluded their 2026 Winter Drive on Saturday.”
Over 400 pairs of shoes delivered as PNWA, RFA wrap up winter driveThe Namibian
Road Fund Administration (RFA) sponsored Project Never Walk Alone Winter Drive
“The initiative, sponsored by the Road Fund Administration (RFA), reached children, adults and senior citizens at Dordabis, Groot Aub and Okahandja Park in Windhoek.”
Project Never Walk Alone reaches 400 barefooted NamibiansNamibian Sun
Road Fund Administration (RFA) has warned Namibians should brace for steady increases in road user charges
“Namibians should brace for steady increases in road user charges as demand for road infrastructure grows, the Road Fund Administration (RFA) has warned.”
Motorists may pay more as RFA seeks billions for upgradesInformanté
Roads Fund Administration is partnering with City of Windhoek on strategic road improvement projects
“Meanwhile, the City said several strategic road improvement projects are progressing in partnership with the Road Fund Administration and other stakeholders, including upgrades to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Drive, Auas Road, Peter Nanyemba Road and sections of Independence Avenue.”
City warns Windhoek congestion requires broader transport solutionWindhoek Observer
Roads Fund Administration is appealing an arbitration award that ordered reinstatement of two dismissed employees and awarded them N$1.47 million compensation
“The High Court has postponed judgment in the Road Fund Administration's (RFA) appeal against an arbitration award that ordered the reinstatement of two dismissed employees and awarded them more than N$1.47 million in compensation.”
RFA appeal over reinstatement of dismissed employees delayedThe Namibian
Roads Fund Administration (RFA) chief executive Ali Ipinge says the RFA still believes toll gates could help fund road infrastructure
“Road Fund Administration (RFA) chief executive Ali Ipinge says the RFA still believes toll gates could help fund road infrastructure.”
RFA backs toll gates for road fundingNew Era
Road Fund Administration (RFA) would be required for funding according to statement implementation of master plan depends on sustained funding from RFA
“He cautioned that implementation of the master plan would depend on adequate and sustained funding from the central government and the Road Fund Administration (RFA).”
Okahandja road costs N$1bNamibia 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 →
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 →
Governor Eugenia Moche launched a regional tour beginning in Ariamsvlei on 10 August 2026 to strengthen government and community engagement, monitor development projects, and ensure accountability in service delivery. The delegation met with residents to address concerns including sewer networks, waste management, land allocation, and border issues, while also inspecting infrastructure and observing veterinary control measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ariamsvlei is set to receive approximately N$4 million in development interventions under the //Kharas Regional Council's 2026/2027 Procurement Plan, announced during a regional tour by //Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze. The projects include machinery for road maintenance and fire brigade equipment to address infrastructure, service delivery, and emergency preparedness needs.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
Governor Eugenia Moche and officials launched a regional tour in //Kharas starting in Ariamsvlei on 10 August 2026 to strengthen government and community engagement, monitor development projects, and address community concerns ranging from sewer networks and waste management to land allocation. The delegation also visited the Ariamsvlei Border Post and Location 64, and observed veterinary services demonstrations on Foot-and-Mouth Disease control.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Project Never Walk Alone, in partnership with the Roads Fund Administration, delivered more than 400 pairs of shoes to barefoot Namibians.
10 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Project Never Walk Alone and the Road Fund Administration concluded their 2026 Winter Drive by distributing over 400 pairs of shoes to barefoot children, elderly residents, and adults across three communities, while Kasi Socks donated over 400 pairs of socks and more than 1,500 people received meals and drinks.
9 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Project Never Walk Alone, sponsored by the Road Fund Administration, distributed shoes to more than 400 barefooted Namibians across three Windhoek locations on Friday. The winter drive also provided socks and meals to over 1,500 people, aiming to restore dignity among those without sufficient footwear.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Road Fund Administration has warned that Namibians should expect steady increases in road user charges as demand for road infrastructure grows.
20 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The City of Windhoek says traffic congestion requires a broader approach combining improved roads, reliable public transport, and sustainable transport solutions, warning that road expansion alone cannot solve congestion as shown by international experience.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
The High Court has postponed judgment in the Road Fund Administration's appeal against an arbitration award that ordered the reinstatement of two dismissed employees and awarded them more than N$1.47 million in compensation until 11 September 2026. The RFA is challenging an arbitration finding that the dismissal of Winfred Kabunga and Naomi Mathews on 31 August 2021 was substantively unfair, with the arbitrator concluding the RFA failed to prove allegations of dishonesty, misrepresentation and gross negligence.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has begun repairing potholes and damaged roads following heavy rains, with a N$4 million budget from the Road Fund Administration. Mayor Kabende Kabende attributed delays in repairs to rain and challenges sourcing bitumen, and said an additional N$9 million has been allocated for road works, though progress has been slower than expected due to machinery and material delivery issues.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
The Road Fund Administration's chief executive says toll gates could still help fund road infrastructure, despite the works and transport minister's statement that the government rejected the proposal. The RFA proposed installing between 21 and 23 toll gates that could generate between N$500 million and N$750 million annually, according to a feasibility study.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi says the government has rejected plans to introduce toll gates on roads across the country, confirming there is no government policy for e-tolls. The toll gate proposal, first introduced in 2021 and estimated to generate between N$500 million and N$750 million annually, had been under review.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi told Parliament that neither his ministry nor the government has adopted a policy to introduce electronic tolls in Namibia, stating that the proposal originated from the Road Fund Administration and was previously rejected.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The Road Fund Administration has rolled out new digital platforms including an online fuel levy refund portal, prepaid cross-border charges system, and mobile application for mass distance charge clients, aimed at reducing delays and improving service delivery in road funding management.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Road Fund Administration has launched digital platforms including a fuel levy refund portal, a cross-border charges prepaid customer portal, a mobile application for mass distance charge clients, and an upgraded website to improve accessibility, efficiency, and customer experience while strengthening Namibia's road transport funding system.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
//Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze has raised concern over sluggish procurement processes in local authorities that are locking up millions of dollars in Road Fund Administration monies, with several municipalities and village councils returning a combined N$11.4 million and only 16.7% of N$857,100 allocated for traffic law enforcement being utilised.
22 June 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
The Governor of the //Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has criticised local authorities for failing to utilise allocated Road Fund Administration funds, noting that out of N$29.66 million earmarked for road maintenance, only N$12.36 million was spent, resulting in an expenditure rate of below 50%. He called on underperforming municipalities and village councils to streamline their procurement processes, pointing out that several authorities including Lüderitz, Karasburg, and all village councils spent none of their combined N$11.4 million allocation.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →