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OPUWO, 22 August 2024 - The Roads Authority met with Kunene citizens on Thursday in Opuwo to modify the Roads Master Plan for the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Kunene, and Erongo regions. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene inhabitants call for speedy completion of roads in the region

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2024 - Chief Economist Abednego Ekandja. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Fuel levies constitute bulk of fuel pump prices

KEETMANSHOOP, 11 November 2024 - ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick pictured with the MR27/C16 road group as they hand over a petition calling for the tarring of the Aroab-Keetmanshoop. (Photo: Contributed)

RA to upgrade Keetmanshoop-Aroab road when funds are available

Suzith Tjitaura

Corporate sponsors once again chip in to promote road safety

MARIENTAL, 03 January 2025 - A follow-up road safety operation was conducted in Mariental on Friday by the Roads Authority, the Namibian Police Force, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to traffic regulations and safer driving habits amongst road users. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap Region intensifies road safety campaign ahead of schools reopening

Charmaine Boois

RUNDU, 13 February 2022 - The car accident in which six people died on the Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road on Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibian roads claim 80 lives during festive period

ONGWEDIVA, 11 January 2024 - The Ongwediva Town Council has undertaken road maintenance following significant damage caused by heavy rainfall recorded a month ago. (Photo: Contributed)

OTC embarks on maintenance of rain-damaged roads

OMUNYEKADI, 12 June 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) regional electoral officer in the Oshikoto Region, Ester Hipangelwa said that they received complaints from people that they walk long distances on poor paths to register for voter cards. (Photo: Contributed)

Omuthiya-Elambo gravel road to be completed in two years

WINDHOEK, 16 August 2018 - Minister of Defence, Penda Ya Ndakolo. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Oshikoto Governor pays tribute to Nujoma

ONKUMBULA, 28 January 2025 - Seventy-three young people from various villages in the Oshikoto Region have been employed to debush the areas along the 70-kilometre gravel road between Onkumbula and Onyati. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Onyati-Onkumbula road redesign commences

Rape, sudden death incidents recorded in Mariental over weekend

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 19 February 2024 - Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma road upgrade commences

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OTJIWARONGO, 18 March 2025 - Otjiwarongo Mayor, Gottlieb Shivute (M) on Tuesday speaks at the media briefing where he outlined a detailed municipality masterplan for the reconstruction of several street roads at the town. Left is the municipality chief executive officer, Mberipura Hifitikeko and chairperson of the management committee, Godhard Hoko. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo Municipality to reconstruct major roads

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2025 - The B1 road, 30km south of Windhoek, remains closed until further notice due to bridge damage caused by heavy rainfall. (Photo: Contributed)

Bridge collapse near Windhoek forces closure of B1 road

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2025 - The Roads Authority (RA) has announced that the construction of the bypass road between Windhoek and Rehoboth has been successfully completed and it is now open for public use. (Photo: Contributed)

Bypass near Windhoek opens after rain damage

WINDHOEK, 24 March 2025- Family members fixing a gravesite and tombstone at the Gammams Cemetery. Several graves were damaged by the heavy rainfall experienced in the capital over the past few days.
(Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Heavy rains cause damage to roads and graves in Windhoek

OTJIWARONGO, 04 April 2025 - Dignitaries getting ready for the groundbreaking ceremony and official launch of the rehabilitation and resurfacing activities of nine streets in Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo launches N.dollars 92 million road reconstruction project

Mulisa Simiyasa

OLUKONDA, 24 March 2025 - Residents walk in a flooded area of the Onethindi-Olukona road. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto flood-affected communities to receive food and tents

OSHAKATI, 10 December 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Sixteen drowning incidents recorded in Oshana Region

OMBUGA, 10 April 2025 - Roads Authority (RA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Conrad Lutombi (with hat) and officials visiting roads damaged in the northern area. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

RA aims to restore damaged roads by Easter

ENGOYI, 03 January 2025 - Work on the Engoyi/Omuntele gravel road is progressing slowly. (Photo: Contributed)

RCC assures completion of Engoyi-Omuntele road by June

TUHINGIRENI, 27 April 2025 - Residents of Tuhingireni gathered under a tree to discuss the neighbourhood’s concerns. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Tuhingireni residents live in fear amid lack of electricity, crime

WINDHOEK, 26 July 2019 – The offices of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Windhoek. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

One arrested in RA corruption probe

WINDHOEK, 07 May 2025 - Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, speaks during a media press briefing in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

More men than women die in road crashes: MVA

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2025- The Roads Authority (RA) awarded bursaries to six students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology during a handover ceremony held on Thursday at its head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Roads Authority awards bursaries to six NUST students

WINDHOEK, 03 June 2025 - Road rehabilitation works ongoing in Eveline Street in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

N.dollars 324 million road rehabilitation programme underway in Windhoek

RUNDU, 18 June 2025- Official renaming of the UNAM Rundu Campus Road to the former Governor of the Kavango East Region Dr Samuel Kaveto Mbambo. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

UNAM Rundu Campus road renamed in honour of Mbambo

Completion month of Engoyi-Omuntele road project moved again

Swartbooi issues call to action for safer roads in Namibia

Zebaldt Ngaruka

GIBEON, 17 October 2025 - Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn Nawases-Taeyele speaks at the inauguration of the Gibeon Village Council. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Gibeon Village Council building inaugurated after eight years

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 24 October 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses, Erongo Police Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona, Erongo Regional Council Chief Regional Officer Sem Ntelamo and Chairperon of the ERC Benitha Imbamba photographed with stakeholders at the relaunch of the Erongo Road Safety Forum at Swakopmund on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo road safety forum relaunched

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2024 - CEO of the Road Fund Administration, Ali Ipinge. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

RFA raises alarm over deteriorating road network

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2019 - The Namibian Traffic Information System (NaTIS) centre in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

NaTIS extends weekend operating hours in the capital

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 18 September 2014 - The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Roads Authority (RA), Conrad Lutombi speaking at a media briefing in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Esme Konstantinus) NAMPA

Lutombi credits governance for Namibia’s road success

Mathilde Kudumo

||NHOMA, 24 November 2025 - Kommsa Kaesie pictured together with some of his family members at ||Nhoma. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

||Nhoma residents appeal for better ambulance services

NKURENKURU, 02 December 2025 - The Namibian Police Force officially launched the 2025/26 festive season operation for the Kavango West Region under the theme ‘Safer Namibia’ on Tuesday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NamPol launches festive season road safety operation in Kavango West

OTJIWARONGO, 04 December 2025 - Briefings on the rehabilitation and resurfacing of roads at Otjiwarongo took place at the Otjiwarongo Municipality chambers on Thursday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Road rehabilitation in Otjiwarongo nearing completion

Mulisa Simiyasa

SWAKOPMUND, 09 December 2025 - Law enforcement officers intercepting vehicles at the Swakopmund roadblock as the regional road safety campaign kicks off. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo Governor calls for stricter road safety measures

OLUKONDA, 24 March 2025 - Residents walk in a flooded area of the Onethindi-Olukona road. (Photo by Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

MVA Fund urges motorists to exercise caution in rainy weather

Mathilde Kudumo

RUNDU, 22 January 2026 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa assessing the sinkholes at Rundu on Thursday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Sankwasa orders emergency action as sinkholes worsen in Rundu’s Tutungeni area

LUBUTA, 20 January 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, on Monday instructed the Roads Authority to act swiftly and deploy a contractor to attend to the damaged road between Lubuta, Sachona and Lizauli in the Judea Lyabboloma Constituency. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

KMTC warns residents of deteriorating road conditions due to heavy rain

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WALVIS BAY, 07 MAY 2025 - Unattended rubbish at the Ekutu Latika open market in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Walvis Bay prioritising infrastructure and housing in 2026

OSHAKATI, 18 February 2026 - The new councillor for the Ongwediva Constituency in the Oshana Region, Johannes Ngololo. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

New Ongwediva constituency councillor prioritises job creation

RA dismisses two senior executives

ROSH PINAH, 20 October 2017 – A section of the newly-built Rosh Pinah-Oranjemund tar road nestles between the Orange River and rocky hills. (Photo by: Patience Smith) NAMPA

RA announces temporary road closures in //Kharas following flooding

NEU-SCHWABEN, 22 March 2026 - The two 10 000 litre water tanks that were donated to the Neu-Schwaben community members years ago, but still standing standing idle and not yet in use. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERONGO RURAL COMMUNITIES DECRY LONG WATER CRISIS

WINDHOEK, 25 March 2026 - The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has intensified efforts to reduce road crashes by placing greater emphasis on the health and wellbeing of truck drivers through its Truckers’ Wellness Campaign. (Photo: Contributed)

MVA Fund targets truck drivers’ health to improve road safety

01 April 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi officially inaugurated the newly constructed Aris River Bridge between Windhoek and Rehoboth. (Photo: Contributed)

Aris River Bridge officially inaugurated

Justina Shuumbwa

ARANDIS, 30 April 2026 - Scenes from the fatal accident which claimed eight lives between Arandis and Swakopmund in the Erongo region on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Contributed)

Eight lives lost in Erongo accident

ROSH PINAH, 20 October 2017 – A section of the newly-built Rosh Pinah-Oranjemund tar road nestles between the Orange River and rocky hills. (Photo by: Patience Smith) NAMPA

RA closes eight roads in //Kharas Region due to heavy rainfall

WINDHOEK, 04 June 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) will install speed humps at selected locations along the B1 Western Bypass and a section of the A1 Road in the Khomas Region from Friday, following a rise in pedestrian-related crashes that have claimed lives on both routes.

The installation covers the B1 Western Bypass between the Independence Avenue Interchange near Katutura Hospital and the Lafrenz Interchange, as well as the A1 Road between Prosperita and the Windhoek Country Club Resort.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

RA clarifies funds used for B1 speed humps project

Justina Shuumbwa

OMATJETE, 15 June 2026 - The Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) on Wheels initiative was launched at Omatjete. The initiative aims to bring essential public services directly to remote and underserved communities, reducing the burden on residents who have traditionally travelled long distances to access government services. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NaTIS on wheels launched for Omatjete

WINDHOEK, 16 June 2026 - Road Fund Administration’s (RFA) Executive of Information and Communication Technology, Dennis Shindume, pictured after a government information-sharing session at the Government Information Centre (GIC). (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Digital platforms key to sustaining road quality: Shindume

SWAKOPMUND, 24 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses flanked by some state owned enterprises mascots at the opening of the SOE sports games taking place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ONE YEAR IN: HOW |GOAGOSES IS RESHAPING ERONGO

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2025 - The upgrade of the Windhoek-Okahandja Section 4A road to dual carriageway freeway standard has been completed at a contract value of approximately N$1 billion, creating 379 jobs, as Khomas Region’s active roads programme now spans contracts exceeding N$1.9 billion across four major projects.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

Okahandja road upgrade completed at N.dollars 1 billion

SACHONA, 06 September 2026 - One person died and six others were injured when a vehicle overturned at Sachona on Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

Two deadly crashes reported in Zambezi Region

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 12 September 2026 - Zambezi Governor, Dorothy Kabula-Simushi delivered the regional keynote address at the National Day of Prayer.

(Photo: Contributed)

Zambezi governor calls for continuous prayer

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 22 September 2026 - Various driving schools and instructors in Rundu attending a workshop on regulating driving schools and driving instructors on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Nekundi calls for tighter regulation of driving schools and instructors

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) says no road project has been abandoned and outstanding sections of ongoing projects will continue, subject to annual funding availability.

RA chief executive officer Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua issued the notice on Friday after road users, regional councils and communities raised concerns about the pace of road construction.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

RA denies abandoning road projects