MWT distances from NABTA factional squabbles

22 Aug

Economy not okay for taxi fare hike: Nakathingo

ObserverNational NewsEconomy not okay for taxi fare hike: Nakathingo, MWT distances from NABTA factional squabbles, Nakathingo, Namibia Buses and Taxi Association Secretary General Pendapala Nakathingo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Buses and Taxi Association Secretary General Pendapala Nakathingo today reiterated that taxi and minibuses fares will not increase in the current weakened economy of the country, and that any attempt in doing so will only further worsen the livelihoods of the already struggling people. Nakathingo was speaking today at an information sharing gathering in Windhoek, to give clarity on minibus and taxi operations. The taxi fares were increased last year in December from N$12.00 to N$13.00, while also in the same year the Namibia Transport and Taxi Union resolved to increase the taxi fares temporary during…

02 Jul

MWT distances from NABTA factional squabbles

ObserverNational Newse Muunda faction, John Mutorwa, MWT distances from NABTA factional squabbles, Nakathingo faction, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Works and Transport has distance itself from the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association ongoing factional leadership squabbles and would not favour one over the other. Minister John Mutorwa said in his ministerial statement in the National Assembly that they are not in a position to choose between the Muunda and Nakathingo factions, as to which one is authentic. Referring to Namibia’s Constitution, Mutorwa said that all persons have the right to freedom of association, which includes forming or joining associations or unions. The minister informed the house that on 15 June 2022, he received a…