Residents of Omatjete and surrounding communities will no longer have to travel long distances to access NatTIS services following the launch of the NaTIS on Wheels Truck there. 

Speaking at the launch of the mobile truck, the Works and Transport minister said the mobile registering authority is a social contract between the government and the people.

The truck offers a range of services such as eye testing, biometric capturing, computerised learner licence testing and vehicle licence renewals.

Veikko Nekundi said the mobile facility was acquired and fully equipped at a cost of N$4.2 million, significantly less than the cost of constructing a conventional centre.

Services would commence immediately in Omatjete before the truck continues to other communities, including Okombahe, Fransfontein and Kamanjab.

"In a time when government resources are constrained, and every Namibian dollar must be stretched as far as possible, this is exactly the kind of innovative, cost-effective thinking we need. We are delivering a full-service facility at a fraction of the cost to communities that would otherwise wait years, or perhaps indefinitely, for a permanent NaTIS centre."

Government is also planning to procure additional mobile units to serve more communities across the country.

The Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, Lazarus Kanelombe, stated that the facility would improve access to government services.

"We remain optimistic that programmes such as this one will pave the way for further investments that strengthen service delivery, stimulate local economic activity and create opportunities for our people, particularly those residing in rural and underserved areas."

Inecia Brandt is the councillor for the Dâures Constituency who says, 'The introduction of the NaTIS on Wheels Truck is therefore a practical solution that responds directly to the needs of our communities.' It will reduce travelling costs, save valuable time and ensure that residents can access services more conveniently and efficiently."