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 7
insert_link Namibia Roads Authority warns Unauthorized Ads could cause accidents The Roads Authority says they have noted the placement of advertisements within proclaimed road reserves without the necessary approvals. In some instances, advertisements are placed on road traffic signs, a practice that may lead to traffic accidents. Roads Authority says that the placement of any advertisements or posters on proclaimed road reserves is prohibited. Hileni Fillemon the Roads Authority spokesperson: todayMay 30, 2024 19
insert_link Local Prohibition of placement of advertisement and posters on public roads The (RA) has noted with great concern the placement of advertisements within proclaimed road reserves without the necessary approvals. In some instances, advertisements are placed on road traffic signs, a practice that may lead to traffic accidents. Placement of any advertisements or posters on proclaimed road reserves is prohibited in terms of the Roads Ordinance 17 of 1972, which states that: • No person shall infringe any proclaimed […] todayMay 29, 2024 76
insert_link 15 Namibia Epukiro RC Metsweding community wants employment opportunities from road project The Epukiro RC Metsweding community has called on Namibbeton Road Contractors to employ 70 per cent of the youth in the area in exchange for using their water and gravel resources. In a letter addressed to Okarukambe constituency councillor Rocco Nguvauva on Thursday, the community asked the company to fulfil its social responsibility by rehabilitating various water points and boreholes. These facilities would not only supply water to the […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 7 15
insert_link Environment Tondoro Health Centre experiences flooding following heavy thunderstorm The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region reportedly experienced flooding following a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director (ED), Ben Nangombe, in a media statement issued on Thursday said no major damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies was recorded. 'In our assessment, the rainwater that flooded the health centre originated from a water pool that had formed along the […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Erongo region’s roadblocks spots traffic infringements over the weekend The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund collected over N$1.6 million for the Festive Road Safety Campaign, which began on November 17 and extends until January 15. Several corporate entities pledged these funds, aiming to support road safety measures and ultimately decrease road fatalities. Providing an update on this weekend's activities in Erongo is Sydney Boois from the Roads Authority. todayDecember 18, 2023 13
insert_link Oshiwambo Omandiki gamwe go NATIS taga longo momalyomakaya O Roads Authority oya tseyitha tayi lelepeke oowili dhiilonga momwedhi gwa Dec komandiki go NATIS kOmbaye noko Swakopmund. Omushangwa gwiikundaneki go RA gonena oguulike kutya shika oshili oshitopolwa shosheetwapo oku yululula eudhanko noku yambulapo omayakulo gawo kaayakulwa. O roads Authority tayiti otayi kala noku longa molyomakaya yo 16,23 no 30 Dec koondoolopa hoka,pokati kotundi onti 09h00-14h00. todayDecember 13, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Motorists urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy The deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police, Eliaser Iyambo, has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. “My advice to people who want to embark on the road for the festive season is to ascertain and correct the defects on their vehicles. The prime purpose of this is just to save lives,” Iyambo said here on Tuesday […] todayDecember 12, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Tsumeb, Road Fund Administration, and Roads Authority sign MoU The Municipality of Tsumeb, along with the Road Fund Administration and Roads Authority, has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate key roads in the town. Nampa reports that the Road Fund Administration’s CEO, Ali Ipinge, announced a commitment of N$19.9 million for the 2024/25 financial year and N$20 million for the subsequent year. The funds will support the rehabilitation of Hage Geingob Drive, a 2.1-kilometer road entering […] todayDecember 6, 2023 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
