The Ministry of Works and Transport announced a reform to modernise the passenger transport permit system by converting indefinite road carrier permits into two-year renewable permits.

The Minister of Works and Transport is satisfied with the progress made on both the Talismanus-Gobabis and Du Plessis Plaas to Epukiro Post 3 road upgrading to low volume seal standard.

John Mutorwa took a site visit to evaluate advancement on both roads under construction in the Omaheke Region.

The Kavango East Regional Council is happy with the decentralisation of the Ministry of Works and Transport's maintenance functions to the regional council.

Its chairperson, Damian Maghambayi, says this will expedite public infrastructure maintenance and increase regional participation.