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 →
Also known as: RFA · Road Fund Administration
Roads Fund Administration — manages Namibia's road infrastructure funding, collects charges, and distributes allocations to municipalities for maintenance.
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The Namibian
Road Fund Administration provides only between 5% and 10% of required funding support to municipality
“He says the municipality receives only between 5% and 10% of the required funding support from the Road Fund Administration, despite maintaining roads heavily used by motorists.”
Windhoek needs N$353 million extra to fix potholesNew Era
Roads Fund Administration provided support to Ondangwa Sports Stadium project
“We've received positive support from partners and stakeholders, including the Roads Fund Administration, Nampower, Namibia Fish Consumption and Promotion Trust fund and New Era, with more expected to join, including Central Government.”
On the spot with Auleria Wakudumo – Namugongo lauds Ondangwa’s developmental projectsNew Era
Roads Fund Administration will commence road rehabilitation with Tjaveondja's office
“Together with the Road Fund Administration, road rehabilitation will commence soon.”
Tjaveondja charts Okahandja’s development roadmap … highlights key prioritiesNew Era
Road Fund Administration provides loans and support for development spending beyond N$6.5 billion
“On development spending, Shafudah highlighted that allocations extend beyond the N$6.5 billion reflected in the budget, incorporating grants, loans, and support from institutions such as the National Housing Enterprise and the Road Fund Administration.”
Shafudah responds to budget critiqueNew Era
Road Fund Administration strengthened road construction and maintenance in Bukalo
“Support from the Road Fund Administration has strengthened road construction and maintenance, while new projects – including a sports stadium and an open market – are nearing completion.”
Bukalo successfully hosts Independence DayNew Era
Roads Fund Administration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Walvis Bay council for port-related road rehabilitation
“Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Road Fund Administration, several port-related roads are being rehabilitated.”
On the spot with Eveline de Klerk – Rebuilding Walvis BayNew Era
Roads Fund Administration signed a memorandum of understanding regarding road rehabilitation projects in Walvis Bay
“Among the key developments highlighted were road rehabilitation projects implemented in partnership with the Roads Authority through a memorandum of understanding with the Road Fund Administration.”
Walvis prioritises infrastructure, housingThe Namibian
Roads Fund Administration had its employment equity report disapproved due to workforce profile discrepancies and missing evaluation report
“RFA's report was disapproved yesterday.”
RFA and 14 other entities summoned after employment equity reports disapprovedInformanté
Roads Fund Administration had its Affirmative Action report disapproved for various reasons
“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 ActionInformanté
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
“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-complianceThe 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →