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 […] todayNovember 20, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa Transport Minister says the country needs a stable and well-maintained road network S.A's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says South Africa needs a stable and well-maintained road network that will improve access to economic activities and allows for the safe transportation of people and freight on a world-class road system. Creecy visited the R573 Moloto Corridor Road Project from Limpopo to Gauteng. She says quality road infrastructure plays a critically important role in the their economy: todayNovember 4, 2024 14
insert_link Environment Etosha National Park roads to get urgent repairs The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has announced both immediate and long-term actions to improve road conditions in the Etosha National Park, following complaints from tourists and tour operators. Heavy traffic has caused serious gravel erosion, potholes, and drainage issues, especially on the route from Okaukuejo to Namutoni. Ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda. todayOctober 30, 2024 21
insert_link Local Illegal lay-bys by truck drivers on the national road network The Roads Authority (RA) is urgently directing all truck drivers to immediately cease setting up illegal lay-bys on the national road network, especially those transporting manganese on the Trans Orange Corridor (Nakop Border Post via Grunau and Keetmanshoop to the port of Luderitz). Trucks that are parked in unauthorised areas on the sides of highways and major roads create hazardous conditions, obstruct visibility, and increase the […] todayJune 12, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Regional Councillors voice concerns over poor road conditions hindering development activities The Oshikoto regional councillors of Okankolo and Nehale Lyampingana constituencies have complained about the poor road conditions in their constituency areas that might hinder some development activities to take place. Okankolo constituency councillor, Hans Nambambi has singled out some of the roads that are in need of repair, in an interview with Nampa on Monday. “We have a road from Okankolo to Onkumbula that is 47 kilometres, and it was […] todayNovember 27, 2023 16