The City of Windhoek has acknowledged growing frustration among motorists over potholes across various suburbs and townships, attributing the situation largely to persistent rainy weather.

Public transport fares have increased significantly at this time of the year. Travellers say the prices are above the normal rates, particularly at loading zones in the city.

Namibia and Botswana are making steady progress in the realisation of the Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) Line Project.

The two countries are moving towards the end of the feasibility study and commencing the process of identifying an investor.

Kavango West Region has recorded 19 road fatalities this year.

Road crashes also increased by 115 cases, compared to last year.

In 2025, Kavango West recorded a total number of 307 crashes involving 332 vehicles.

One hundred and thirty-two people sustained serious to slight injuries.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her capacity as Patron of Road Safety in Namibia, is calling for heightened alertness on the roads during the festive season. 

Works and Transport Minister, Veikko Nekundi, officiated the inauguration of Phase 2 of the Tsandi-Omugulugwombashe Road Project in the Omusati Region.

More than N$8.5 billion is needed for the rehabilitation and maintenance of road infrastructure in the country.

This was revealed at the Road Fund Administration (RFA) Business Plan Stakeholders Consultation for the period from 2026/2027 until 2030/2031.

The National Council's Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security and Constitutional Affairs is disappointed by the slow implementation of Namibia's National Action Plan for Border Post Reform.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has appealed to local motorists to exercise caution to prevent fatal road accidents, emphasising that the nation's population should be growing, not declining, to prevent fatal crashes.

Stakeholders in the transport sector and regional leaders held a Buses Information Sharing and Networking Session at Oshakati to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery.