Namibia's transport minister told road officials to reduce high construction costs and hire fewer outside experts. Veikko Nekundi gave these orders during an April meeting at his office. He wants more focus on rural roads and better maintenance work, and he asked for clearer budget sharing between regions.
The minister also raised concerns about how directors are picked. He instructed the Roads Authority to create a new traffic office in Katutura. Nekundi previously warned the port authority to stop giving big contracts to foreigners instead of locals. He believes money should stay within the country rather than flowing abroad.
Some people claimed the authority favors job candidates from certain regions. The road agency head Conrad Lutombi denied these accusations. He said he doesn't participate in hiring decisions. Lutombi mentioned they discussed which roads could be designed internally without consultants. The authority spokesperson stated they answered all ministerial questions during their meeting.
The minister also raised concerns about how directors are picked. He instructed the Roads Authority to create a new traffic office in Katutura. Nekundi previously warned the port authority to stop giving big contracts to foreigners instead of locals. He believes money should stay within the country rather than flowing abroad.
Some people claimed the authority favors job candidates from certain regions. The road agency head Conrad Lutombi denied these accusations. He said he doesn't participate in hiring decisions. Lutombi mentioned they discussed which roads could be designed internally without consultants. The authority spokesperson stated they answered all ministerial questions during their meeting.
