Windhoek: Road Fund Administration (RFA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ali Ipinge, has warned that if no action is taken, Namibia's roads will continue to deteriorate rapidly, especially key transport corridors. He said this while addressing the 2025 RFA five-year business plan stakeholders' consultation for the period 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, on Tuesday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Ipinge highlighted the challenges surrounding the rehabilitation and maintenance of key corridor roads. He emphasized the necessity of taking immediate action to prevent severe deterioration and increased vehicle operating costs. Ipinge noted that unless stakeholders make timely investments, the cost of rehabilitating roads will rise exponentially in the future. He acknowledged that funding solutions such as tolling may not be popular, but failure to address funding needs will adversely affect road users.

Ipinge also stressed that current road funding models are outdated and unsustainable. He urged the exploration of alternative solutions to ensure the sustainability of the road sector. Despite Namibia's good road rankings in Africa, Ipinge called for efforts to maintain and improve these standings.

RA Road Management System Manager, Sophia Belete-Tekie, echoed the importance of timely road maintenance. She warned that delays in maintenance efforts will lead to significantly higher rehabilitation costs. Stakeholders participating in the consultations included representatives from regional councils, the RA, the Electricity Control Board, and the Namibian Police Force.