‘We are not going to accept e-tolls’ – Nekundi

Allexer Namundjembo

Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has ruled out the introduction of electronic tolls in Namibia, saying neither his ministry nor the government has adopted such a policy.

Nekundi made the remarks in the National Assembly on Wednesday while responding to an urgent oral question from Affirmative Repositioning leader and Member of Parliament Job Amupanda, who asked whether the ministry intended to allow the implementation of e-tolls.

Amupanda argued that Namibia’s economy is not ready for toll roads, warning that if the proposal is implemented, it would become part of Nekundi’s legacy.

“We will say it is a Nekundi thing,” Amupanda said.