NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA PUSH TRANS-KALAHARI RAILWAY
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Namibia and Botswana are working to ensure that the N$200 billion Trans-Kalahari Railway project is delivered by the end of this year.
Namibia and Botswana are working to ensure that the N$200 billion Trans-Kalahari Railway project is delivered by the end of this year.
Kenyan President William Ruto called for urgent reforms to the global financial system, saying the current international financial architecture remains structurally unequal and continues to place disproportionate constraints on African countries seeking access to concessional financing or developing infrastructure.<
In an attempt to meet the basic services to the growing population of Otjiwarongo, the council has availed a large chuck of its budget to address infrastructure development and economic activities.
The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) is working to mobilise up to N$15 billion in water investments.
Northern-based businessman David Sheehama has pledged to rehabilitate two access roads in the Oshana Region.
The gravel roads will improve access to schools, especially during the rainy season.
The Katutura Police Station is currently undergoing renovations valued at N$102.6 million. The renovations aim to improve the station's facilities and working environment, with completion set for 9 October 2027.
The Katutura Police Station holding cells have not been operational since 2018.
A major new bridge set to preserve access across the future Polihali Reservoir was officially launched on Wednesday by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and King Letsie III, who hailed the new Senqu Bridge as a critical engineering lifeline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
Discussions on strengthening intra-African air connectivity, improving air travel affordability, and advancing infrastructure development are taking centre stage at Aviation Week Africa 2026, which is currently underway in Windhoek.
The Governor of the Zambezi Region, Dorothy Kabula, has called on the Minister of Works and Transport to prioritise the development of Mpacha Airport, saying its location positions it well enough to qualify as an international airport.
Close to N$600 million has been allocated to the vote for works for the 2026/2027 financial year.
The sector plays a crucial role in ensuring that infrastructure supports economic growth and service delivery.