Roads Authority

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 […]

11 July, 2024

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 […]

12 June, 2024

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:

30 May, 2024

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 […]

29 May, 2024

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 […]

22 January, 2024

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 […]

19 January, 2024