A GLANCE INTO THE ROADS AUTHORITY
SAFE ROADS TO PROSPERITY
VALUES
co-operation and promotion of tourism.
BUSINESS AREA
The growth of road infrastructure and the expansion of the road network have contributed tremendously to the economic growth of Namibia as well as that of the SADC sub-region as a whole. Namibia is currently accessible by all the SADC member states. Land-locked countries namely Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo also have access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Port of Walvis Bay because of easy access through a well maintained road network.
• Respect • Open Communication • Accountability • Dedication • Service Excellence
The RA places a high premium on sound and transparent corporate governance, with the corporate governance structure comprised of the Board of Directors, with two subcommittees that assist the directors in the execution of their mandate namely: • Board Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and • Board Human Resources Committee
Mr. Conrad M. Lutombi, CEO of The Roads Authority
The Roads Authority (RA) is a State owned Enterprise that was established in terms of Act of Parliament (Act no.17 of 1999). The RA’s mandate is to manage Namibia’s national road network with a view to achieve a safe and efficient road sector. The management of the proclaimed road network includes planning, designing, construction and maintenance of all national roads. It also comprises of quality control of materials and supervision of work contracted out, the operation of the Road Management System (RMS), prevention of excessive damage to roads as well as other functions assigned by the Minister of Works and Transport which relates to traffic and transport in terms Section 111 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act, 1999 (Act 22 of 1999).
VISION
A sustainable road sector which is ahead of national and regional socio-economic needs in pursuit of Namibia Vision 2030.
MISSION
To manage the national road network to achieve a safe and efficient road sector in support of socio-economic growth.
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Through its procurement policy the RA continues to promote broad-based development of small and medium enterprises (SME) and the training of the Namibian population. The organisation takes pride in being one of the leading organizations in Namibia in the development of SME Contractors. The RA’s Corporate Strategy focusses on key objectives such as the effective management of the road network as a core responsibility, stakeholder relations and effective service delivery, financial sustainability, Governance and strong leadership as well as strategic human capital enablers.
THE ROAD NETWORK
The national road network of Namibia totals 48,899.89 kilometres(km) of which 8,259.4 km are bitumen roads, 25,889.3 km are gravel, 13,359.9km are earth roads, 189.3 km are salt roads and 1201.9 km are proclaimed roads. The road network serves the regional development corridors namely, the Walvis Bay-Oshikango-Namibia Development Corridor, Walvis Bay-Botswana-GautengMaputo Development Corridor (Trans Kalahari Highway) and the Walvis Bay-Ndola – Lubumbashi Development Corridor (Trans Zambezi Highway). These corridors are all identified as potential drivers of trade and economic growth, enhancement of regional
ACHIEVEMENTS
The successes of the RA hinges on the Medium to Long Roads Master Plans and the Road Management System working in tandem in an efficient manner as these remain the most important planning tools that assist in the prioritization of all road projects in the Country. The RA has made great strides in the past years with regard to developing Namibia’s road infrastructure. We are continuously expanding our road network to many areas, especially the rural areas, as indicated in our medium to long road master plan. To date, we have completed major road construction and rehabilitation projects, namely: • Rehabilitation and upgrading to a dual carriageway of Section 3a and 4a of the Windhoek-Okahandja road in the Khomas Region. • Upgrading to bitumen standards of the Rosh Pinah-Oranjemund road in the //Karas Region. • Upgrading to bitumen standards of Section A of the Gobabis-Aranos-Aminius road in the Omaheke and Hardap region. • Upgrading to bitumen of the GobabisGrootfontein road in the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions respectively. • The upgrading to bitumen standard of the Rundu – Elundu road in the Kavango and Ohangwena regions respectively. • The rehabilitation of the Okahandja –