Namibia has once again achieved the top position for the best road infrastructure in Africa.
According to the latest survey by Statista, the country attained an impressive 5.57 index rating out of 7.
Egypt and Benin followed in the rankings with scores of 5.53 and 5.00, respectively.
The Roads Authority (RA) celebrated the milestone, emphasizing Namibia’s consistent excellence in road conditions and the extensiveness of its road network.
“This accolade reaffirms the Government of the Republic of Namibia’s commitment to road infrastructure development and reflects the RA’s years of dedicated efforts in road construction, maintenance, preservation, and innovative transport interventions,” said RA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Conrad Lutombi.
He added that Namibia has significantly enhanced road quality, safety, and accessibility, setting a benchmark for design and sustainability that supports the efficient movement of people, goods, and services across the nation.
However, Lutombi cautioned against complacency in investing in road infrastructure.
“Sufficient and sustainable funding is essential to maintaining Namibia’s top position. Failure to do so could have catastrophic consequences for our socio-economic growth,” he warned.
He also called on the public to help protect road infrastructure by keeping the road reserve clean and addressing persistent issues such as littering, vandalism of road signs and fences, and unauthorized construction within the road reserve.
“Together, we can ensure that our road network remains safe, reliable, and durable for generations to come,” Lutombi concluded.
Namibia also retained its title as having the best roads on the African continent, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2023 rankings, where the country scored 5.2 out of 7.
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