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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 →
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Roads Fund Administration
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Roads Fund Administration — manages Namibia's road infrastructure funding, collects charges, and distributes allocations to municipalities for maintenance.
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- July 2026
Namibian Sun
Road Fund Administration (RFA) has warned Namibians should brace for steady increases in road user charges
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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
Source
“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 funding- June 2026
New Era
Road Fund Administration (RFA) would be required for funding according to statement implementation of master plan depends on sustained funding from RFA
Source
“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$1bWindhoek Observer
Road Fund Administration has launched suite of new digital self-service platforms
Source
“The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has launched a suite of new digital self-service platforms aimed at improving efficiency, accessibility and service delivery, as the institution moves to modernise how road funding is managed in Namibia.”
RFA rolls out digital platforms to cut delays and boost efficiencyInformanté
Roads Fund Administration has launched suite of digital self-service platforms for accessibility and efficiency
Source
“THE Road Fund Administration (RFA) has launched a suite of digital self-service platforms aimed at improving accessibility, efficiency and customer experience while strengthening Namibia's road transport funding system.”
Road Fund rolls out digital platforms to improve service delivery and road funding efficiency- May 2026
The Namibian
Roads Fund Administration allocated N$4.7 million for upgrading one of Nkurenkuru's main roads
Source
“Mukuve said Nkurenkuru has a three‑year agreement with the Road Fund Administration, under which N$4.7 million was allocated in the current cycle for upgrading one of the town's main roads.”
Nkurenkuru presents development plansWindhoek Observer
Roads Fund Administration has not yet obtained government approval for the proposed toll gate system
Source
“Allexer Namundjembo Road Fund Administration (RFA) chief executive officer Ali Iipinge says the proposed toll gate system has not yet been approved by government.”
Govt yet to approve toll gatesNamibian Sun
Roads Fund Administration allocated N$15 million to municipality operational revenue
Source
“The municipality's operational revenue is expected to be supported by forecasted land sales of N$7 million, Road Fund Administration allocations of N$15 million, and a government subsidy of N$36 million.”
Otjiwarongo proposes 3% tariff hike in N$215.5m budget
Monday 20 July
RFA warns of likely road user charge increases
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 →
Sunday 19 July
Windhoek needs integrated mobility strategy beyond road expansion alone
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 →
Thursday 16 July
High Court postpones RFA appeal over dismissed employees
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 →
Thursday 9 July
Katima Mulilo allocates N$4 million for pothole repairs
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 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 →
Monday 6 July
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 →
Sunday 5 July
RFA says toll gates remain viable option for road funding
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 →
Thursday 2 July
Government rejects toll gate plan for national roads
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 →
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 →
Works minister rules out electronic tolls for Namibia
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 →
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 →
RFA launches digital self-service platforms to improve efficiency
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 →
Thursday 25 June
Road Fund Administration launches digital self-service platforms
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 →
Monday 22 June
Kharas municipalities underutilise Road Fund Administration allocations
//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 →
Friday 19 June
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 →
Tuesday 16 June
//Kharas Governor criticises local authorities on road fund spending
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 →
Thursday 11 June
Deputy minister holds infrastructure summit in Walvis Bay
The Deputy Minister of Works and Transport convened an urgent meeting with local government officials, engineers, and contractors in Walvis Bay to assess road infrastructure challenges and devise solutions. Engineers identified geotechnical conditions, high groundwater levels, aging underground services, and heavy port traffic as obstacles to road construction and maintenance.
11 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sunday 24 May
Nkurenkuru Town Council allocated N$500,000 for 2026/27
The Nkurenkuru Town Council has received N$500,000 for the 2026/27 financial year, down from N$600,000 previously, allocated mainly for basic services and design work. Acting chief executive Magana Mukuve described the project list as a "wish list" as the council has not yet secured full funding for planned infrastructure projects including water, sewer, road, and electricity systems.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 20 May
Toll gate project awaits government approval, remains on hold
The Road Fund Administration says the proposed toll gate system, first introduced in 2021 to generate N$500–750 million annually for road maintenance, has not yet been approved by government and will not be implemented until that process is complete. The proposal has faced opposition from political parties, transport unions, and taxi associations.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tuesday 12 May
Otjiwarongo tables N$215.5m budget with 3% tariff hike
The Otjiwarongo municipality has proposed a balanced N$215.5 million budget for 2026/2027, allocating N$50.8 million to capital projects and N$164.7 million to operational expenditure, with emphasis on infrastructure maintenance and service delivery amid steady population growth to 54,000 residents.
12 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Sunday 10 May
Windhoek requires N$353 million for 2024/25 rainy season road damage
The City of Windhoek has repaired over 76,000 potholes but faces funding pressures exceeding N$737 million. Mayor Sakarias Uunona states the city needs N$384 million annually for routine maintenance plus an additional N$353 million for damage from the 2024/25 rainy season, though it receives only 5–10% of required support from the Road Fund Administration.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
Ondangwa CEO outlines town's health, housing, road projects
Ondangwa Town Council CEO Isamel Namugongo told New Era that the long-delayed Ondangwa State Hospital is back on track with central government support and environmental studies underway, while the council has doubled residential areas, upgraded roads to tar in several extensions, and is preparing to modernise the town's struggling sewerage infrastructure. Key challenges include high unemployment affecting residents' ability to pay municipal bills and ageing infrastructure designed for a much smaller population.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 8 April
Okahandja councillor outlines school, road and employment priorities
Lissony Njembo Bethuel Tjaveondja, the Okahandja constituency councillor in his second term, has outlined a development roadmap including construction of secondary schools in underserved areas, road rehabilitation, and youth employment initiatives. He cited achievements such as a secondary school in Smarties serving over 600 learners and police substation, while flagging challenges including drug use among young learners, overcrowding in informal settlements, and a 50-year-old sewerage system.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Monday 30 March
Windhoek's 35-year road maintenance neglect costs N$353 million
The City of Windhoek has suffered inadequate road maintenance for 35 years, with recent rains exposing damage valued at N$353 million. The city says proper annual road maintenance would cost N$384 million, while proper rehabilitation requires about N$1 billion, and officials cite budget constraints and insufficient funding from the Roads Fund Administration.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 March
Finance Minister defends 2026/27 budget against parliamentary concerns
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah defended the N$104 billion 2026/27 budget, stating it balances fiscal consolidation with economic support without introducing broad-based tax increases. She addressed parliamentary concerns about taxation, public debt levels, and sectoral allocations, emphasizing that development spending extends beyond the official figures and that agricultural financing should be viewed holistically including through Agribank.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 23 March
Bukalo village marks independence amid rural development gains
As Namibia marked 36 years of independence, Bukalo Village Council reported progress in housing, water supply, road infrastructure, and local economic growth, with the village's population growing from 800 in 2011 to nearly 2,000 in 2023. Village Council CEO Anna Sazita attributed the developments to partnerships with the National Housing Enterprise and support from the Road Fund Administration, noting improvements in sewer systems and water pressure alongside new projects including a sports stadium and open market.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 March
Namibia maintains three-month strategic fuel stock amid global market tensions
With crude oil prices exceeding US$100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions, Namibia faces fresh fuel security concerns despite recent offshore discoveries years from production. The National Oil Storage Facility holds 75 million litres of strategic reserves (representing three months of supply) and works with the National Energy Fund to buffer price shocks, though domestic taxes and levies also drive consumer prices.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 13 March
Okongo Village Council CEO outlines five-year development plans
Jackson Muma, CEO of Okongo Village Council, discussed ongoing infrastructure and land delivery projects, including servicing 55 plots in Block 103 with N$5.6 million in funding, allocating 121 semi-serviced plots to the Shack Dwellers Federation, and developing an open market. Over the next five years, the council plans to position Okongo as an investment centre focusing on agriculture, tourism, and sports development, including construction of a 7-hectare sports field.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 9 March
NamRA and state organs sign border coordination framework
The Namibia Revenue Agency and key state institutions have signed the Inter-Agency Standard Operations Framework for Coordinated Border Management to improve coordination at Namibia's borders, reduce delays in goods movement, and strengthen infrastructure and security. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the need for effective implementation of initiatives like one-stop border posts and coordinated controls to support economic growth.
9 March 2026 · New Era →