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Staff Reporter THE Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has announced enhanced traffic law enforcement and management measures along the Western Bypass (B1 Road) in the Khomas Region in response to a rise in road accidents. …
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Staff Reporter A FLOOD warning has been issued as moderate to heavy rainfall continues across several regions of Namibia, prompting the temporary closure of the Swartz River Bridge bypass on the B1 road between Windhoek and Okahandja after it was washed away by floodwaters. …
Flash flood alert marks New Year as rains damage B1 roadAn 18-month-old toddler was run over by a reversing vehicle at Onamukulo village on Saturday, while a 37-year-old man died in a head-on collision between Tsumeb and Otavi on Friday, and two others died in a separate head-on crash on the Otavi-Otjiwarongo road. The incidents occurred across the Oshikoto and Otjozondjupa regions.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
An 18-month-old toddler was run over by a reversing vehicle at Onamukulo village on Saturday, while a 37-year-old man died in a head-on collision between Tsumeb and Otavi on Friday, and two others died in a separate head-on crash on the Otavi-Otjiwarongo road. The incidents occurred across the Oshikoto and Otjozondjupa regions.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
Police in Tsumeb are investigating a culpable homicide case after a Volkswagen Jetta allegedly swerved to avoid a warthog and collided head-on with a Volkswagen Polo on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Otavi on Friday, 17 July 2026, killing a 37-year-old Namibian male instantly; other injured persons were transported to Tsumeb State Hospital.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek's infrastructure has failed to keep pace with population growth, with commuters facing hour-long journeys clogged with potholes and non-functioning traffic lights, while municipal authorities have deflected responsibility rather than offering solutions.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Road users in Windhoek report spending hours on the road during peak periods, with journey times significantly longer than before. An Elisenheim resident cited a morning trip that now takes 45 minutes to over an hour, compared to 30 minutes previously, and identified a bottleneck near the B1 and Namibia Breweries turnoff where traffic lights have not been functioning.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded 229 road deaths in the first six months of 2026, with 37 lives lost in the initial period. Pedestrian fatalities in Windhoek increased 29% compared to 2025, with the Khomas region consistently recording the highest pedestrian deaths and the B1 road identified as a hotspot for accidents.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed activist Michael Amushelelo's urgent application against the minister of works and transport and the Roads Authority over speed humps installed on Windhoek's Western Bypass, finding that Amushelelo failed to demonstrate the officials acted unfairly, unreasonably, or contrary to law.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed Michael Amushelelo's urgent application seeking to have speed humps on the Western Bypass near Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area declared unlawful and removed. Amushelelo argued the humps violated the Road Traffic and Transport Act of 1999 and posed a public hazard; he has accused the judiciary of bias and says he intends to appeal.
3 July 2026 · Informanté →
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed activist Michael Amushelelo's urgent application to have speed humps removed from the Western Bypass in Windhoek, which Amushelelo had argued disrupt traffic and pose a risk to motorists. According to the Roads Authority, the speed humps were installed in areas where pedestrian accidents have been recorded.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A High Court judge postponed judgment in activist Michael Amushelelo's case seeking removal of speed humps on Windhoek's Western Bypass until Friday. Amushelelo is challenging the speed humps as unlawful and a public hazard, and seeking an interdict to prevent further installation on national highways.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund reported 229 fatalities, 1,333 crashes and 2,273 injuries in the first six months of 2026, down 6% in deaths compared with the same period in 2025. The Fund called on road users to take personal responsibility for safety, citing particular concern about pedestrian vulnerability.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
Activist Michael Amushelelo led a protest on Windhoek's Western Bypass against N$704,000 speed humps installed per a directive by the minister of works and transport, arguing they cause severe traffic congestion and that pedestrian safety should not come at motorists' expense. The group presented a petition with over 1,000 signatures and offered to help fund alternative solutions such as pedestrian bridges.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A petition with more than 16,560 signatures is calling for pedestrian bridges to replace speed humps on the B1 highway, alleging the humps cause vehicle damage and highway collisions. Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo, who is leading the campaign, has announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the minister of works and transport seeking financial compensation for motorists claiming vehicle damage and injuries.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Road safety expert Felix Tjozongoro has said public frustration with speed humps on the Western Bypass is misguided, asserting that the real crisis lies in Namibian driver behaviour. Tjozongoro dismissed claims that the speed humps are improperly placed or unlawful, and pointed out that the Western Bypass does not meet the legal definition of a freeway under Namibian law.
17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Michael Amushelelo brought an urgent application to the Windhoek High Court on Friday arguing that speed humps installed 10 days ago on the Western Bypass endanger motorists and are unlawful under the Road Traffic and Transport Act. Judge Gabriel Komboni postponed his ruling to 30 June after hearing arguments from Amushelelo and government lawyer Wilhelm Amukoto.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A 46-year-old motorcyclist died and dozens of people were injured in separate road accidents across Namibia over the weekend. Police recorded cases of reckless driving, drunk driving, hit-and-run, and unlicensed driving, and are appealing to motorists to obey speed limits, avoid alcohol, and remain at accident scenes.
14 June 2026 · Informanté →
Public outrage over speedbumps installed on the Western Bypass in Windhoek has grown, with Transport Minister Veiko Nekundi refusing to reconsider the decision. Traffic officers and senior executives of Windhoek and the transport industry were not consulted, and various traffic engineering studies have warned of economic impacts from speedbreakers on highways designed for faster traffic flow.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
Landless People's Movement chief whip Dawid Eigub questioned whether engineering expertise was sidelined in favour of political directives regarding speed humps installed on Windhoek's Western Bypass highway, citing concerns from road users and professionals about longer travel times, congestion, and increased costs, and asking whether traffic engineering studies were conducted before installation.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A former security guard accused of robbing and murdering a colleague while transporting cash was removed from a Windhoek High Court trial after repeatedly disrupting proceedings by claiming he was not charged and that his rights were violated. The judge recorded pleas of not guilty on his behalf in his absence.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Three suspects were arrested by Windhoek City Police Service in Dorado Valley after being caught digging up and cutting copper cables in the riverbed along the Western Bypass. They appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court, were denied bail, and remanded in custody with the matter postponed to 13 July 2026.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
A New Era editorial warns that road fatalities typically spike during Namibia's busy holiday periods and calls on drivers to take individual responsibility for safety through vehicle maintenance, speed compliance, and aware driving—while also commending law enforcement visibility that helped reduce accidents during the December festive season.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Works and Transport has announced enhanced traffic law enforcement measures along the Western Bypass (B1 Road) in Khomas Region, including daily deployment of traffic officers at key points during peak hours to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in response to rising accidents.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Roads Authority has closed the Swartz River Bridge bypass on the B1 road between Windhoek and Okahandja after heavy rains washed it away, with motorists advised to use the dual carriageway instead. Weather authorities warn of continued moderate to heavy rainfall and possible flash floods across Kunene, Erongo East, Otjozondjupa and central northern regions.
1 January 2026 · Informanté →