Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association - NPPTA

02/02/2026

DECENTRALISATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR ROAD CARRIER PERMITS

The Roads Authority (RA) is excited to announce the decentralisation of all applications for road carrier permits to the NaTIS regional office nationwide. This decentralisation process is aimed at bringing services closer to the people and at cutting costs for applicants who previously had to incur courier charges or travel long distances to submit their applications at the Permits Office in Windhoek

Effective 01 February 2026, all applications for road carrier permits will be submitted at any NaTIS office countrywide, thereby streamlining the process and making it more accessible to everyone.

To submit applications at NaTIS offices, clients must complete the application form and attach all required documentation, including proof of payment for the required permit. Clients are also hereby advised that NaTIS offices will serve solely as submission points for applications and for the collection of issued permits.

This arrangement includes the following:

• APPLICATION FOR A ROAD CARRIER PERMIT
• REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLE ON EXISTING PERMIT
• APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF EXISTING PERMIT (FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER)
• APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE PERMIT
• APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE OF ROUTE / ADDITIONAL ROUTE
• APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY PERMIT WHILE WAITING FOR APPROVAL (SECTION 20)

Clients in towns without a NaTIS office are encouraged to submit their applications at a NaTIS Office in the nearest town. The RA is currently working on a long-term solution where such applications can be submitted online.

Enquiries about the status of applications for permits must be directed to our Permits Office in Windhoek via email to [email protected] or [email protected] or at Tel. nr. 061-444450/1/2/3/4.

Lastly, the public is encouraged to visit our website (www.ra.org.na) for detailed requirements for each permit.

02/02/2026

Welcome relief... Motorists can expect some relief this Wednesday when both petrol and diesel pump prices will be reduced. After its review of the fuel price for February 2026, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy stated that petrol will reduce by N$1.00 per litre, while prices for both diesel grades will reduce by 50 cents per litre. The new pump prices at Walvis Bay will, therefore, be N$19.58 per litre for Petrol 95 at N$19.63 per litre for Diesel 50ppm and $19.73 for Diesel 10ppm. Pump prices across the rest of the country will be adjusted in line with these changes.

Welcome relief... Motorists can expect some relief this Wednesday when both petrol and diesel pump prices will be reduced. After its review of the fuel price for February 2026, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy stated that petrol will reduce by N$1.00 per litre, while prices for both diesel grades will reduce by 50 cents per litre. The new pump prices at Walvis Bay will, therefore, be N$19.58 per litre for Petrol 95 at N$19.63 per litre for Diesel 50ppm and $19.73 for Diesel 10ppm. Pump prices across the rest of the country will be adjusted in line with these changes. Photo: File

26/01/2026

14/12/2025

Namibia urges travellers to tighten biosecurity as FMD risks rise ahead of festive season

WITH holiday travel set to peak, Namibia’s livestock sector has renewed warnings over the heightened risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) entering the country, stressing that a single breach could halt meat exports, collapse rural economies and cost billions. The Department of Veterinary Services and the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) are calling on all residents and visitors to strictly follow import and disinfection rules at borders to protect the country’s FMD-free status.

In an advisory, the NAU urged all visitors, including tourists, hunters, transport operators and returning residents, to co-operate fully with veterinary officers. “If FMD spreads into Namibia, exports stop immediately, rural economies collapse, jobs are lost and the financial impact reaches billions,” the union said.

FMD is one of the world’s most contagious animal diseases, affecting cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and some wildlife. It causes painful lesions that prevent animals from eating or moving, and young livestock often die from the infection. But the impact extends far beyond animal health: only a third of Namibia’s red meat is consumed locally, while the remainder depends on international markets. An outbreak would immediately freeze all exports and devastate farming communities.

Authorities warn that people are a major transmission risk. The virus can cling to shoes, clothing, vehicle wheels, hands, equipment and even survive for days in the human airway. Animal products pose an even greater threat, as raw, dried, processed or frozen meat, milk and dairy items can all carry the virus. Cold storage does not destroy FMD, and only extended high heat reliably kills it.

To prevent the introduction of the disease, Namibia enforces strict biosecurity measures at all entry points. Travellers may not bring in any meat, dairy or products from cloven-hoofed animals without a valid veterinary import permit. Border officials disinfect shoes and vehicles, conduct searches, and confiscate and destroy unpermitted items. These controls safeguard Namibia’s status as one of only four African countries recognised as free of FMD without vaccination — a premium market position that could take years to regain if lost.

Officials emphasise that protecting Namibia’s livestock sector is a shared responsibility. Travellers are encouraged to stay informed, respect border protocols and help maintain the country’s hard-earned animal health standards.

For more information, contact the nearest state veterinary office or the import and export control office in Windhoek at +264 61 208 7890/1/2.

Source: Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU)

Photo: West Coast Safety Initiative - Namibia

29/10/2025

National Road Safety Council (Namibia) MVA Fund of Namibia