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Roads Fund Administration

Also known as: RFA · Road Fund Administration

Road Fund Administration — state-owned enterprise providing road maintenance funding to municipalities and local authorities, facing compliance issues with affirmative action employment standards.

2022-09-212026-06-08
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  1. January 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Roads Fund Administration had its employment equity report disapproved due to workforce profile discrepancies and missing evaluation report

    Source

    “RFA's report was disapproved yesterday.”

    RFA and 14 other entities summoned after employment equity reports disapproved

  3. Informanté

    Roads Fund Administration had its Affirmative Action report disapproved for various reasons

    Source

    “Other employers, including Antonio Residenz Trust, Moncha Trading CC t/a Wykveld Quality Produce, Bidvest Steiner Namibia Pty Ltd, Kongsberg Maritime Namibia Pty Ltd, and Road Fund Administration, however, had their Affirmative Action reports disapproved for various reasons, with some facing criminal offences under section 47(2) of the Act.”

    EEC issues final orders to employers that are non-compliant with Affirmative Action

  4. Informanté

    Roads Fund Administration (RFA) is set to appear before the Employment Equity Commission's Review Panel for failing to comply with the Affirmative Action Act

    Source

    “FIFTEEN employers, including the Road Fund Administration (RFA), Beefcor Meat Suppliers, the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) and Letshego Bank, among others, are set to appear before the Employment Equity Commission's (EEC) Review Panel this week for failing to comply with the Affirmative Action Act (No. 29 of 1998).”

    RFA and other employers to face review panel this week over Affirmative Action non-compliance

  5. The Namibian

    Roads Fund Administration will appear before EEC review panel for alleged non-compliance

    Source

    “These include state-owned enterprises such as the Road Fund Administration and Namibia Training Authority.”

    15 employers to be reviewed for non-compliance with affirmative action

  6. New Era

    Roads Fund Administration allocated over N$71 million to the Otjiwarongo municipality for road upgrades and rehabilitation last year

    Source

    “The Road Fund Administration allocated over N$71 million to the Otjiwarongo municipality for road upgrades and rehabilitation last year.”

    Otjiwarongo: An investment hub
  7. December 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Roads Fund Administration (RFA) increased allocation by N$170 million for urban road support

    Source

    “Total support to local authorities and regional councils for urban roads will rise to N$604 million in 2025/26 after the Road Fund Administration (RFA) increased its allocation by N$170 million.”

    RFA lifts 2025/26 urban road support to N$604m

  9. The Namibian

    RFA allocated to N$229.23 million for urban road maintenance in 2024

    Source

    “Of that amount, N$229.23 million went directly to urban road maintenance," the RFA states.”

    RFA lifts 2025/26 urban road support to N$604m
  10. November 2025

  11. The Namibian

    The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) denies intending to double the fuel tax to N$4.46

    Source

    “The assertion that the RFA intends to "double the fuel tax to N$4.46" is factually inaccurate and not reflected anywhere in our planning parameters and budget for the coming financial years.”

    ‘Not a Rolls-Royce’: RFA Defends Project Costs and Strategic Vision

  12. The Namibian

    The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has achieved unqualified audit opinions over the past 11 years

    Source

    “The RFA has over the same period achieved unqualified audit opinions.”

    ‘Not a Rolls-Royce’: RFA Defends Project Costs and Strategic Vision

  13. The Namibian

    Roads Fund Administration wants to double its fuel tax to N$4.46 to build and maintain Namibia's road network

    Source

    “EK sê kuume, the Road Fund Administration (RFA) wants to double its fuel tax to N$4.46 to build and maintain Namibia's Rolls-Royce-level road network.”

    The Folly of Rolls-Royce Roads
Politics

Nkurenkuru Town Council allocated N$500,000 for 2026/27

The News

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.

Why it matters

Nkurenkuru's reduced budget and unfunded infrastructure wish-list reflect broader municipal funding constraints affecting service delivery.

24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 24 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Government cuts funding to state-owned enterprises in 2026/27

    The finance ministry plans to reduce subsidies and capital transfers to state-owned enterprises from N$1.3 billion in 2025/26 to N$615.7 million in 2026/27, citing fiscal consolidation and high public debt. Several SOEs including TransNamib and the Agricultural Bank of Namibia will receive no government transfers, while priority support goes to the National Housing Enterprise and Road Fund Administration.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Fired RA executives challenge fraud allegations, appeal dismissals

    Two senior Roads Authority executives dismissed over alleged tender irregularities have filed appeals and rejected wrongdoing claims, arguing the disciplinary process was flawed and that no financial loss occurred. They contend that only N$6 million was available for the vehicle procurement at the time, not the full N$16 million project value, and that the vehicles were ultimately leased at about N$5 million over four years under an existing contract.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Walvis Bay council commits to infrastructure, housing and sanitation improvements

    Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga says the new Walvis Bay council is prioritizing service delivery, road repairs, housing development and waste management over the next five years to address aging infrastructure and growing demand from urban migration. Projects include road rehabilitation through a Road Fund Administration agreement, 233 completed government houses at Green Valley, and procurement of additional waste management vehicles and equipment.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

  3. Namibia's road damage vastly exceeds allocated repair funding

    The Road Fund Administration has allocated only N$2.5 million for flood-damaged local authority roads in 2025/26 despite an estimated N$658 million in nationwide damage, leaving a funding gap of roughly N$655.5 million. Road users including taxi drivers say deteriorating conditions are crippling their livelihoods as they spend earnings on frequent vehicle repairs.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 30 January

  1. Walvis Bay mayor outlines council's infrastructure and housing priorities

    Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga reaffirmed the council's commitment to improving roads, housing, sanitation and community facilities as part of its five-year development agenda. The authority has completed road rehabilitation on 3rd Street and Allen Dean Martin Street, with Railway Street rehabilitation expected to finish by March 2026, and has completed 233 low-cost houses valued at N$37 million under the Green Valley government housing project.

    30 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. RFA warns of deepening road funding gap, proposes RUC increases

    Namibia's Road Fund Administration reports a projected funding deficit of N$3.6 billion in FY2025 alone, with road maintenance revenues covering only 46% of national needs, and is advocating for phased Road User Charge adjustments and tolling options on strategic corridors to close the gap and sustain the road network.

    28 January 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 25 January

  1. Employment Equity Commission disapproves RFA and 14 other entities' reports

    The Employment Equity Commission has summoned 15 entities, including the Road Fund Administration, for noncompliance with the Affirmative Action Act, citing discrepancies in workforce profile data, missing evaluation reports, and failure to correct shortcomings identified in previous years. The commission warned that continued noncompliance could result in criminal charges under the act.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. EEC issues final orders against non-compliant employers' affirmative action

    The Employment Equity Commission has issued final orders against seven of eight designated employers who failed to comply with Affirmative Action reporting requirements under the 1998 Act. Two employers' reports were approved after corrective action, while five others faced disapprovals with potential criminal enforcement consequences.

    25 January 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Fifteen employers face review panel for affirmative action non-compliance

    The Employment Equity Commission's Review Panel will hear from 15 employers, including the Road Fund Administration, Beefcor Meat Suppliers, and Letshego Bank, over their failure to comply with the Affirmative Action Act; hearings are set for 21–22 January 2026 and are open to the public. The panel will assess whether employers are making genuine efforts to promote fair and equitable employment practices, and may issue binding orders or initiate criminal proceedings for non-compliance.

    22 January 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Employment Equity Commission to review 15 employers for affirmative action breaches

    Fifteen employers, including state-owned enterprises and private companies, will face review panel hearings in January for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The Employment Equity Commission says the hearings will assess whether genuine efforts are being made to promote fair employment practices, and the commission has also commenced formulating criminal charges against some employers for contraventions.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Otjiwarongo councillor plans investment and infrastructure growth

    Otjiwarongo constituency councillor Paulus Nekundi is pursuing mining and biomass projects, road rehabilitation, water reticulation, and housing development to grow the region into an investment hub and improve service delivery in settlements. He also aims to upgrade informal areas with tarred roads and electrification while supporting youth through agriculture, entrepreneurship, and vocational training.

    14 January 2026 · New Era →

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