AMINUIS – The 170-kilometre road linking the vast Aminuis constituency to Gobabis, the main town of Omaheke region, was commissioned by President Nangolo Mbumba on Tuesday. The Gobabis-Aminuis road is part of Main Road (MR) 91, which spans a total of 239 kilometres, and connects the Omaheke and Hardap regions.
Importantly, the road will also link the Trans-Kalahari Highway, creating a critical pathway from the port of Walvis Bay in the Erongo region to South Africa via Botswana.

Speaking at the event, Mbumba said the Gobabis-Aminuis road holds a strategic importance for Namibia’s economic sectors, including tourism, agriculture and mining.
“This new road enables tourists to explore the region like never before, visiting attractions like the Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine, which commemorates one of our nation’s most esteemed heroes.

The road will not only boost local tourism, but will also enhance community pride as more visitors come to appreciate the cultural heritage of the Omaheke region,” the Head of State said.

Mbumba also highlighted that rural communities across Namibia were disadvantaged due to inadequate and poor road standards, adding that this has prevented many people from accessing services such as healthcare, schools and markets ,or to connect with relatives.

“The completion of this road not only eliminates these barriers but also contributes to a more inclusive and connected Namibia,” he said.
The President said the government will continue prioritising service delivery to its people, emphasising that the development of infrastructure paves the way for major transformative projects.

During the construction, about 21 SMEs were contracted, providing not only their skills, but also gaining valuable experience in the process.

Mbumba complimented the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Roads Authority, contractors and local communities for their dedication and hard work.

-Nampa