Works and Transport Ministry's N$2 billion budget prioritises railways, roads, and new national airline

NAMPA
2026-08-07
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 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
WINDHOEK, 07 AUG (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Works and Transport has outlined its N$2.07 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, prioritising rail and road infrastructure modernisation and the establishment of a new national airline.
The Ministerial Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) indicates a significant capital investment in infrastructure, with over N$1.78 billion allocated for development projects across rail, road, and aviatio...
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