SHORT NEWS: Windhoek needs N$2.6b to maintain roads

Windhoek’s roads need N$2.6 billion in maintenance to reach acceptable standards, according to the City’s strategic executive for infrastructure services, Rowan Adams. He said years of underfunding and rapid urban growth have left much of the 1 400-kilometre network in poor condition, with many roads now beyond routine repairs. Only limited annual funding allows for patchwork fixes, while full rehabilitation remains out of reach. Adams said the City is exploring alternative funding models and partnerships to address the growing backlog threatening mobility, safety and economic activity in the capital.