insert_link Business / Economics Germany pledges N$500 million grant for road development Germany's KfW Development Bank (Photo: KfW website) Germany’s KfW Development Bank has committed a N$500 million grant to support Namibia’s road infrastructure projects. The announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Omuthiya–Elambo road, where KfW Director Beatrice Lucke said the funding comes from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. She emphasised that the investment reflects Germany’s continued partnership with Namibia in fostering economic growth and […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek–Rehoboth bypass road completed and open to traffic By: Petrus Amutenya WINDHOEK – The Ministry of Works and Transport, in collaboration with the Roads Authority, has announced the successful completion and official opening of the newly constructed two-lane bypass road between Windhoek and Rehoboth along the B1 highway. The bypass, designed to ease traffic flow and improve road safety between the two towns and southern Namibia, is now fully operational. Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi officiated […] today29 April, 2025
insert_link Namibia B1 Road Fatalities Surge In the past three years, a tragic total of 317 people have lost their lives on the B1 road, which spans from Noordoewer to Oshikango, as reported by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Ketemba Tjipepa. Last night's extended bulltin is currently being boradcast on oneafrica.tv. Alternatively, you can watch it weekdays on GoTv 24, DSTv 284 or stream daily for free on oneafrica.tv. today7 March, 2025
insert_link Local NAMIBIA MAINTAINS TOP SPOT OF BEST QUALITY ROADS IN AFRICA Windhoek, Namibia – The Roads Authority (RA) proudly announces that, according to a survey conducted by Statista, Namibia has the best quality road infrastructure in Africa for 2024. The country achieved an index rating of 5.57 on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest), surpassing Egypt (5.53) and Benin (5.00), which ranked second and third, respectively. This prestigious accolade reaffirms the Government of the Republic of Namibia’s ongoing commitment […] today20 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: ANONYMOS X WALVISBAAI: A Candid Conversation on Local Struggles and the Reality of Life in Walvis Bay Nov 20, 2024 In a candid conversation with local activists and residents of Walvis Bay, an anonymous call campaign has sparked a dialogue on the challenges faced by the town, which is often overshadowed by its image as a key port city. The campaign, aimed at shedding light on issues too often ignored by politicians, reveals a town struggling with unemployment, underfunded public services, and ongoing community unrest. Below […] today20 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Omaruru’s Town Council Chief Executive says the town is making progress with regards to road infrastructure Omaruru's Town Council Chief Executive says the town is making progress with regards to road infrastructure. In a recent interview, Valentinus Sindongo provided this update. today3 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Hundreds attend bikers street procession at Otjiwarongo A group of 17 bikers from Angola and Namibia on Thursday held a street procession in Otjiwarongo’s Hage Geingob Avenue in preparation for their 2024 Africa Ubuntu Run show, which is set for Karibib on Sunday. The parade, led by Otjiwarongo Municipality traffic vehicles, started at the police roadblock north of town, and attracted hundreds of onlookers. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua and Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, Marlayn […] today26 January, 2024
