The Minister of Works and Transport has reiterated the government's commitment to improving the transport sector.

John Mutorwa says the government will continue to invest in infrastructure while enacting progressive policies and collaborating with stakeholders, with the ultimate aim of boosting trade.

The Deputy Prime Minister officially opened the Inter-Modal Africa Conference and Exhibition at Swakopmund.

Over 300 experts, leaders, and stakeholders are discussing trends, innovations, and challenges in the transport and logistics industry.

John Mutorwa said the government would ensure a conducive environment for the maritime, transport, and logistics sectors to thrive.

"You might have seen that between Karibib and Usakos, that stretch of 30 km is so narrow; it is a stretch of road that needs to be widened, and we are busy with that, and eventually, from Usakos to here, we need to do something on the roads in terms of widening it."

The government, he said, is working on laws and policies aimed at improving the transport sector in general.

In that regard, Mutorwa said significant progress has been achieved in developing various corridors, including the Namibia-Zambia-DRC Development Corridor.

"Now all these efforts, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, are meant to facilitate seamless transportation of goods, services, and people. And at the end of the day, transportation enhances and makes possible the unification of countries and people. By moving from one point to another, people are brought together."

Namibia has partnered with neighbouring countries, he said, to set up dry ports at Walvis Bay.

That development has led to an increase in economic activity between Namibia and its neighbours.