The government has announced urgent measures to restore road infrastructure following severe damage caused by recent heavy rains.
A bridge on the B1 road between Windhoek and Rehoboth suffered extensive damage, which prompted emergency interventions from the Roads Authority.
President Nangolo Mbumba highlighted the crucial role of Namibia's road network in boosting regional trade and economic development during the official opening of the Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway.
The rain often brings with it many benefits like water security and agricultural development.
However, it can also have a negative impact, as it often leads to damage in road infrastructure.
Poor road infrastructure remains a challenge in the Kunene Region's remote and rugged areas.
Roads Authority's (RA) Manager of Corporate Communication, Hileni Fillemon, told nbc News that the RA has in this financial year spent over N$2.2 million on road maintenance in the region.
Major road infrastructure development in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions is on the cards, with some plans for the envisaged road upgrades already being designed.
The Road Fund Administration has increased its budget for road infrastructure for local authorities from N$160 million to N$430 million in this financial year.
Works and Transport Deputy Minister Veikko Nekundi visited the Okongo constituency in the Ohangwena Region to assess earth-track roads in that area.
These hard-to-navigate sandy roads are hampering development and making it difficult for communities to access schools and health centres promptly.
Muyako residents in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency are saddened by the delay in the construction of the Bukalo-Muyako-Ibbu and Ngoma roads.
The residents say development promises made to them were never honoured.
The community members raised their concerns during a meeting on Thursday.
Road infrastructure in Otjiwarongo continues to worsen and needs urgent intervention from the local government authorities in the town.
The municipality of Otjiwarongo entered into an agreement with the Roads Authority and the Road Fund Administration to upgrade the road network in Otjiwarongo.
Namibia continues to be a benchmarking platform for African countries on road infrastructure.
The latest country to visit the Namibia Road Authority is Sierra Leone.
