The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, paid a surprise visit to the Swartz Bridge this morning to assess progress on the construction.
The Swartz Bridge was severely damaged during the rainy season in March this year.
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has confirmed that the recent procurement of 20 vehicles valued at about N$24 million was done in line with the Procurement Act.
Some taxi drivers held a protest at the Ministry of Works and Transport premises, demanding that e-hailing services like Yango, LEFA, and Indrive, among others, follow the same rules as taxi drivers in the capital.
Sixteen Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to the establishment of a national airline for Namibia.
This is according to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Works and Transport, Julius Ngweda.
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, made a surprise visit to the NATIS offices in Windhoek on Friday to assess whether clients were satisfied with the service there and that operations ran smoothly.
Minister Nekundi took a tour of the facility where he engaged with employees and clients.
There are nearly 1,000 unfilled vacancies at the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Minister Veikko Nekundi voiced his frustration over the lack of action in filling these positions, especially amid Namibia's high unemployment rate.
Namibian students pursuing qualifications in Cuba are appealing to the government to streamline the registration or accreditation processes of the Engineering Council and Council of Architects.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has started a pilot project to implement solar energy carports, aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting sustainability.
The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) and the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) have cautioned the public and potential investors against a fraudulent bid invitation circulating on social media platforms.
The Minister of Works and Transport had an extensive briefing on Wednesday with his senior staff and CEOs of parastatals that fall under his ministry.
After welcoming the staff for the new year, John Mutorwa had to answer a number of questions posed by the media.
