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Construction Firms Challenge Windhoek’s Heavy Vehicle Fees | Namibia News
Construction industry leaders in Namibia are sounding the alarm over Windhoek’s new heavy-vehicle permit system, warning it could cripple the sector with crippling fees and delays. The City’s October enforcement of permits for vehicles over nine tonnes — complete with $600 applications and up to $500 monthly charges — threatens to add thousands annually per truck, ballooning costs for contractors and suppliers. With no prior consultation and only a month to adapt, the Construction Industries Federation is demanding a delay and special exemptions for construction fleets, arguing that road…
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