insert_link Namibia Roads Authority Issues Alert for Blasting Operations on Windhoek-Rehoboth Road The Roads Authority has issued a notice to road users regarding blasting operations scheduled for today along the Windhoek-Rehoboth road. Spokesperson: Hileni Fillemon. todayJuly 16, 2024 23
insert_link Business / Economics Roads Authority Announces Temporary Closure for Blasting Operations on Windhoek-Rehoboth Road Tomorrow The Roads Authority has issued a notice to all road users regarding scheduled blasting operations on the Windhoek-Rehoboth Road. Blasting activities will commence tomorrow, on 16 July 2024, at 14:00 PM, approximately one kilometre from the Police Road Block. The blasting is expected to last for about one hour, resulting in the closure of this section from 14:00 to 15:00. Motorists are advised to take note of this […] todayJuly 15, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force and Roads Authority Sign MoU for Enhanced Collaboration The Namibian Police Force and the Roads Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance training exchange, capacity building, and system integration. Inspector-General of NamPol, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, emphasized that the agreement signifies a strategic alignment of resources and expertise, aiming to work collaboratively towards a safer Namibia. The MoU will foster continuous learning and professional development for personnel, ensuring they are well-equipped to tackle evolving challenges in law enforcement […] todayJuly 11, 2024 6
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 23
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 9 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 17
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 16
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.
