Also known as: RFA · Road Fund Administration
Road Fund Administration — finances road infrastructure projects including rehabilitation and maintenance across Namibia's regions and municipalities.
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The Namibian
RFA allocated to N$229.23 million for urban road maintenance in 2024
“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$604mThe Namibian
The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) denies intending to double the fuel tax to N$4.46
“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 VisionThe Namibian
The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has achieved unqualified audit opinions over the past 11 years
“The RFA has over the same period achieved unqualified audit opinions.”
‘Not a Rolls-Royce’: RFA Defends Project Costs and Strategic VisionThe Namibian
Roads Fund Administration wants to double its fuel tax to N$4.46 to build and maintain Namibia's road network
“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 RoadsThe Roads Authority has dismissed claims that road construction projects have been abandoned, stating that outstanding sections remain government commitments but depend on annual funding availability. Projects are being implemented in phases due to financial constraints and competing national priorities.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority has dismissed claims that road construction projects have been abandoned, stating that outstanding sections remain government commitments but depend on annual funding availability. Projects are being implemented in phases due to financial constraints and competing national priorities.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority chief executive officer said the agency is addressing challenges slowing road projects across the country and denied that any projects have been abandoned, stating all outstanding sections remain active commitments subject to annual funding availability.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that governance structures fail when shareholders, ministers, and boards simultaneously make operational and strategic decisions, creating confusion about accountability and responsibility. The author cites his resignation from a board where shareholders overstepped their role, illustrating how "blurred mandates" undermine effective governance.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Municipality of Otjiwarongo has invested over N$81.22 million to rehabilitate the C38 road, a vital route linking Otjiwarongo with Kalfeld and Outjo. The project is a collaborative effort between the municipality, the Roads Authority and Road Fund Administration, with construction by China Henan International Cooperation and scheduled to continue into the 2027/28 financial year.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Otjiwarongo has launched an N$81.22 million road rehabilitation programme in partnership with the Roads Authority and Road Fund Administration, with contractor China Henan International Cooperation (Chico) now overseeing the first phase involving the C38 road. The project aims to improve road safety, traffic flow and connectivity, using stabilised material technology and extending through the 2027/28 financial year across three lots including B1 and C38 resurfacing and dual carriageway rehabilitation.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →