The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, said the government will continue upgrading the nation’s road network, both in urban centres and remote rural areas.

Nekundi emphasised that good roads are lifelines that connect communities to health care, education, and other essential services.

Residents of Tsumkwe in the Otjozondjupa Region say poor road infrastructure, an unstable electricity supply and weak network coverage continue to hinder development in the area.

They spoke to NBC News about their daily struggles and hopes for improvement. 

The Grootfontein Municipality’s capital projects are progressing well, with key developments including a new fire station, roads and sewerage system upgrades, and the installation of prepaid water meters.

The Minister of Works and Transport said that even though he is satisfied with the different classifications of roads, such as tarred, paved, gravel, and those difficult to access, a lot still needs to be done, especially for the roads in remote areas.

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has expressed satisfaction with the country’s road classifications, including tarred, paved, gravel, and hard-to-access roads. However, he emphasized that more work is needed, particularly in remote areas.  

With the festive season underway, the highways are extremely busy as thousands of people travel to spend time with their loved ones.

The law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to comply with road safety measures.

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.

Namibia is recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the countries in Africa with the highest quality roads. 

For the fifth consecutive year, the country has maintained its leading position in road infrastructure on the continent. 

The Otjiwarongo Mayor has pleaded for patience with residents, as the municipality is busy addressing damaged roads in the town. 

Holidaymakers who travelled to various destinations have begun making their return, resulting in an influx of traffic on the national roads.

Many expressed their excitement about reuniting with family and friends for New Year's Eve celebrations after spending Christmas away from home.