The Minister of Works and Transport, Minister Veikko Nekundi, officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the multimillion-dollar Omuthiya–Elambo road in the Oshikoto Region.

In the Oshikoto Region, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has described the demolition of community structures by the Roads Authority (RA) along the Engoyi-Omuntele road as never approved and done without consulting his office.

Some taxi drivers held a protest at the Ministry of Works and Transport premises, demanding that e-hailing services like Yango, LEFA, and Indrive, among others, follow the same rules as taxi drivers in the capital.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has instructed employees at the Rundu government garage to get their house in order. 

The Ministry of Works and Transport has awarded a N$6.4 million contract to the Namibian Engineering Corporation for the restoration of the industrial electrical geyser water heating system at the Windhoek Central Hospital.

Urban mobility should be considered a national development priority among other basic services, as it has the potential to unlock and drive urban development and ensure people's well-being and safety. 

The Executive Head of the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN), Charles Mukwaso, has confirmed the relief from duty of the Council members following a directive from the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, dated 26 June.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi flagged government garage operations as an example of poor public service.

Nekundi wants the government garage policy overhauled.

The maintenance policy of the Ministry of Works and Transport needs an overhaul to deal with government infrastructure that is rotting and falling apart.

Minister Veikko Nekundi made the call when he addressed the management team at Swakopmund.

The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a directive requiring that traffic citations related to vehicle defects and non-compliance be issued to the registered vehicle operators rather than the drivers.