insert_link Namibia Mazda Demio Taxis Face Safety Backlash The Mazda Demio has earned a negative reputation as “car of the year” due to its use by criminals in Windhoek and Oshakati. Reports by Willem Snyman of NewsOnOne show that commuters have stopped using that brand of transportation of taxis and e-hailing vehicles, citing safety concerns: today19 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Bus and taxi operators warned against fare hikes during festive season Long distance taxi minibus Photo credit: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) has warned public transport operators against increasing fares during the festive season, saying overcharging passengers is illegal and could lead to the loss of operating permits. The association’s secretary general, Pendapala Nakathingo, said fare hikes tend to go up during peak travel periods when demand is high, and transport options are limited, leaving commuters […] today17 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek buses go cashless City of Windhoek Head Office Windhoek The City of Windhoek has introduced a cashless bus ticketing system, effective today, to improve convenience, efficiency, and travel safety. Passengers must visit the Municipal Bus Depot in the Southern Industrial Area to exchange old bus cards and transfer remaining balances to the new smart cards. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has more. The new system aims to reduce cash handling on buses, speed up […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Taxi drivers demand increase in fares Taxi drivers are demanding a fare increase from N$13 to N$15, saying fuel and maintenance costs are too high. The call for an increase comes from the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA), represented by its Secretary‑General, Pendapala Nakathingo, who sent a formal request to the Ministry of Works and Transport. According to Nakathingo, the current N$13 base fare no longer covers steadily increasing petrol bills and repair costs. Ministry […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link Africa Angola fuel price protests erupt in violence Photo: Reuters Angola Protests in Angola’s capital over a 33% diesel price hike on 1 July escalated into violence on 28 July. The government’s subsidy cuts, aimed at reducing fiscal burdens, sparked unrest—including looting, street blockades, and clashes with police. Reuters reports that at least four people were killed, including a police officer, and more than 500 arrested as police used tear gas, smoke grenades, and gunfire into the air […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Urban Mobility Summit Aims to Drive Growth in Windhoek Windhoek’s Urban Mobility Conference 2025 is underway with the theme “Driving Economic Growth Through Urban Mobility.” City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says the event brings together policymakers, private innovators, scholars and community voices to craft solutions for an upgraded, greener public transport system. The push is to make mobility more sustainable while spurring economic opportunities. today10 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Hangala backs Air Namibia revival as government invests N$20 million in feasibility study The government has allocated N$20 million for a feasibility study to assess the revival of Air Namibia, with the goal of relaunching the national airline by 2026. Dr. Leake Hangala who is the Chairperson of the Namibia Airports Company, has voiced strong support for the initiative, stressing the airline’s role in national development and economic growth. Speaking on the proposal, Dr. Hangala expanded on the importance of having a functional […] today3 April, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, DA Criticizes Gauteng Roads Department Over Mismanaged Bus Subsidy System In S.A, the DA in Gauteng says the provincial Department of Roads and Logistics has not been implementing the bus subsidy system correctly for 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The party’s, Evert Du Plessis, says the subsidies were not properly processed, and the companies contracted to the department to provide transport for residents were paid every month without due process being followed. He says the result of not following the prescribed formula […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Transport Minister In S.A Calls for Sustainable Solutions as Taxi Sector Faces Rising Finance Costs In S.A, its transport minister Barbara Creecy has expressed concern over rising vehicle finance costs for the taxi sector. Speaking to the ANC NEC about the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme, she noted that the current scrapping allowance is insufficient, and unaffordable. Creecy says the programme’s model is now outdated. She aims to engage stakeholders and financiers to find sustainable solutions for the sector: today28 October, 2024
