The Road Development Agency in Zambia has announced the closure of Chingola Chililabombwe road, a route that leads to its border with DRC after terrestrial rains on Sunday morning washed away a bridge.
TransNamib, Chief Executive Officer Desmond van Jaarsveld said the company's emergency response team, together with regional medical services and the police, continues to provide ongoing support to survivors and attending to anyone requiring medical assistance.
Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has confirmed that the Road Authority is ensuring that roads affected by rainfall are maintained and in good condition.
Botswana President Duma Boko and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema jointly officiated the launch of the Kazungula Bridge Authority yesterday.
The establishment of the Authority aims to foster regional cooperation and ensure sustainable management of the bridge.
Four people have died in a car accident along the Omaruru-Karibib road, following a collision with a truck
The accident occurred about 20 kilometers from Karibib towards Omaruru.
Nampol Inspector General has urged police officers to stop using the lack of transport as an excuse when responding to calls from community members.
Zambia is expected to soon lift a night travel ban imposed on trucks and public service vehicles on the country's roads.
The ban was originally introduced in November 2016, in effect between 21H00 and 17H00, to reduce high rates of traffic accidents.
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.
