Transport sector drives development budget

PHILLEPUS UUSIKUFor the 2021/22 financial year (FY), the transport sector received the largest share of 39% in the N$5.6 billion development budget.Urban and rural development, and education arts and culture received the second and third largest of 10% and 7% respectively. The pattern remains fairly the same as the previous year although the rankings differ. The government intends on undertaking massive projects such as the upgrading of the Walvis Bay Kranzberg railway which is expected to cost N$923.6 million. This project will boost high transport capacity and train speed.In addition, the project includes a number of studies aiming at supporting the development of the rail sub-sector which includes market analysis for rail operations, institutional setup review support as well as the feasibility of commuter rail services in Windhoek, and between Windhoek and Rehoboth.Secondly, upgrading of the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako road to a dual carriage that will facilitate more efficient transport on the Trans Kalahari highway to and from Windhoek is one of the projects to be prioritised. It will also ensure road safety to international tourists coming from the main airport and Trans-Kalahari road, as the current existing road is earning a reputation of being a dangerous road to drive on. The project is expected to cost N$ 456.3 million.It is expected that by 2022, Namibia has a sustainable transport system supporting a world-class logistics hub connecting Southern African Development Community (SADC) to international markets.Furthermore, the government intends on rehabilitating the Windhoek-Okahandja road which plays a vital role in connecting both the northern part of Namibia as well as the Walvis Bay harbour.The traffic volumes are high, especially when looking at rush hour traffic conditions. The project which will benefit commuters from Windhoek and Okahandja as well as other road users is expected to cost N$200 million.

Transport sector drives development budget

Comments

Namibian Sun 2026-08-31

Please login to leave a comment

Transport sector drives development budget

Comments

Namibian Sun 2026-08-31

Please login to leave a comment

Subscription Required to Access Content ×

Login

Subscription Required to Access Content