04/08/2026
JUST IN: N**o member of parliament Vetaruhe Kandorozu has called on government to urgently construct dual carriageway detour roads around Windhoek, arguing that they are essential to reducing congestion, preventing road crashes and improving the country's logistics network.
In a statement issued on Monday, Kandorozu said the B1 highway has become Namibia's leading accident hotspot due to inadequate planning and a lack of alternative routes. He expressed condolences to families who have lost loved ones in recent road accidents, saying while some crashes are caused by driver error, many stem from shortcomings in road infrastructure.
Kandorozu criticised the installation of speed humps on highways, saying although they were introduced to protect pedestrians, they have unintentionally increased the risk of vehicle collisions by creating unsafe driving conditions.