infrastructure

Roads Authority Talks Permit Applications Decentralisation

The Roads Authority has announced that road carrier permit applications will now be decentralised to all NaTIS offices nationwide. Effective 1 February, applicants can submit and collect permits at any NaTIS office, cutting travel and courier costs, with spokesperson Hileni Fillemon confirming the move and hinting at a future online system.

3 February, 2026

Business / Economics

Namport upgrades Walvis Bay port equipment to improve efficiency and safety

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has introduced next-generation reach stackers at the Port of Walvis Bay as part of its ongoing port modernisation drive aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and service delivery. The E-Series machines, supplied by Forklift Allied Equipment, are capable of stacking containers up to five high, increasing container handling capacity while reducing equipment downtime and operational risks. Namport’s Manager for Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement, Cliff Shikuambi, said […]

2 February, 2026

Namibia

Government launches electrification project in Hardap and ǁKharas regions

The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy has signed a service level agreement with the Southern Regional Electricity Distributor (SORED) to bring electricity to peri-urban households in the Hardap and ǁKharas regions. Minister Modestus Amutse said the government has allocated N$12 million to electrify 969 homes, with plans to increase funding to N$20 million in the near future. He confirmed that implementation has already begun in several towns. The initiative […]

26 January, 2026

Namibia

Nekundi Pledges Progress on Key Bills

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the ministry plans to finalise several important bills and regulations this year, including the Construction Industry Bill and the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill. Selma Taapopi reports that Nekundi highlighted internal delays as a factor slowing progress, which has negatively impacted the state and its citizens.

19 January, 2026

Namibia

Press Release: NAC secures new aerodrome certifications

Flysafair lands in Windhoek, Photo supplied Tuesday, 09 December 2025 - HOSEA KUTAKO AND WALVIS BAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ACHIEVE RECERTIFICATION, A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR AVIATION SAFETY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) proudly announces the successful re-certification of Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and Walvis Bay International Airport (WBIA), each achieving an 83% Effective Implementation (EI) score. The aerodrome certificates were issued by the Namibia Civil Aviation […]

11 December, 2025

Namibia

New Institute Aims to Maximise Resource Potential

Economists and policy specialists have established the Institute for Economic Policy to tackle policy gaps that limit the impact of natural resources. Rowland Brown, a co-founder, told us that although resources and infrastructure are plentiful, they have so far failed to produce significant human development outcomes.

8 December, 2025

South Africa

European Union pledges €11.5 billion investment in South Africa

(Photo: Reuters) The European Union has pledged €11.5 billion to South Africa to support clean energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical projects. According to Reuters, a significant portion of the funding will accelerate South Africa’s transition to renewable energy, including investments in new power generation capacity, grid upgrades, energy storage, and green hydrogen initiatives. The EU says the investment aims to bolster sustainable development while fostering stronger economic ties between Europe and […]

13 October, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Minister Sankwasa and Activists Criticize Windhoek Council Mismanagement

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised serious concerns over Windhoek City Council, citing delays in infrastructure, housing, and informal settlement projects. The minister said the government had allocated 750 million N$ to the city for land servicing, sanitation, water supply, and construction of 10,000 houses, yet no concrete plan has been presented. Sankwasa described internal disputes among councillors and management as major obstacles, with personal and political […]

11 September, 2025

Press Releases

Saint-Gobain Africa appoints Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer

Aymeric d’Ydewalle (Photo: Saint-Gobain Africa) Johannesburg, South Africa – Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction, today announced the appointment of Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer for Saint-Gobain Africa, effective July 2025. Aymeric succeeds Othman Benjelloun-Touimi, who successfully accelerated the Africa region’s transformation journey and strengthened the company’s purpose-driven roadmap across the continent. A Belgian national with extensive international experience, Aymeric holds a degree in Electromechanical Engineering […]

12 August, 2025