RA probes driving school, Natis examiner links
The Roads Authority in Namibia is investigating allegations that driving school owners are colluding with or are themselves driving test examiners. Industry professionals are calling for stricter regulations and standardized testing to ensure fairness and professional integrity.
Why it matters
Corruption in driver licensing poses significant public safety risks and undermines the credibility of national transport infrastructure.
The Roads Authority (RA) is investigating complaints over possible links between driving schools and Namibia Traffic Information System (Natis) driving test examiners.
RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon told The Namibian last Tuesday that the complaints against the examiners were received following role-player consultation sessions on the proposed regulations for driving schools and instructors.
“These complaints are currently under investigation. The RA remains committed to fair, transparent and impartial driver testing,” she said.
Some driving school owners and instructors say the alleged links create a conflict of interest because examiners are responsible for assessing learner drivers.
Pedro Haifiku, owner of Mr P One Time Driving School at Walvis Bay, who supports the proposed changes by works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi to regulate driving schools, has raised concerns about driving schools allegedly being owned by Natis examiners.
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