Windhoek’s New Truck Permit System | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

Windhoek’s new heavy vehicle permit system is set to transform urban logistics—trucks over nine tons now need permits to enter unless in industrial zones, aiming to slash traffic and road wear. The city’s pushing through-traffic trucks toward newly completed bypass routes, while trucking companies, especially fuel haulers, are furious over steep proposed fees that could hike consumer costs and overwhelm application systems. City officials counter with 12-month permits designed to ease the burden and keep legitimate business flowing. This high-stakes balancing act between infrastructure and…