About Us
Mandate & Background
Establishment
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) was established on 1 April 2000. Its establishment was part of Namibia’s road sector reforms introduced during the 1990s to modernise the financing and management of road infrastructure.
Before these reforms, road infrastructure was funded mainly through general taxation, with priorities determined through government budget allocations. As the road network expanded and demand for reliable infrastructure increased, the need for a more sustainable and transparent funding model emerged.
The reforms created dedicated institutions within the sector: the Roads Authority (RA) to manage the national road network, and the RFA to establish and manage the Road User Charging System (RUCS) and administer the Road Fund. The reforms created dedicated institutions within the sector: the Roads Authority (RA) to manage the national road network, and the RFA to establish and manage the Road User Charging System (RUCS) and administer the Road Fund. As a result, road users now contribute directly to the funding, maintenance, and rehabilitation of Namibia’s road network.
Vision Statement
Shaping a sustainable and competitive, world-class transport sector.
Mission Statement
To innovate and implement financial solutions ensuring an equitable, safe and economically efficient transport sector for Namibia.
Our Values - We #SHINE
Our culture is anchored in our People Change Management Programme and our shared commitment to the #SHINE values.
As ambassadors of the RFA brand, we live by:
Service Excellence
We embrace the highest possible performance standards to delight our stakeholders.
Honour
We account for our decisions and actions as responsible stewards of RFA.
Integrity
We inspire trust through honesty, transparency, and ethical dealings.
Innovation
We pursue creative and smart ways to deliver on our mandate.
Empowerment
We embrace diversity, equity, and lifelong learning, empowering ourselves and the stakeholders we serve.
At RFA, our values are more than words. They guide how we lead, collaborate, and deliver impact. Through our #SHINE framework, we foster trust, inspire innovation, and empower our people and stakeholders. These values shape every decision, every project, and every way we serve the public. At RFA, we do not just work. We shine.
Legislative Mandate
The Road Fund Administration operates in terms of the Road Fund Administration Act, 1999 (Act No. 18 of 1999).
The Act mandates the organisation to manage the Road User Charging System and administer the Road Fund to secure and allocate sufficient funding for Namibia’s road sector.
In fulfilling this mandate, the RFA performs the following key functions:
- Manage the Road Fund.
- Impose Road User Charges (RUCs), determine the rates of these charges, and collect them.
- Monitor compliance by the Roads Authority with the Procedures Agreement and by Approved Authorities with the conditions under which funding has been granted.
- Determine how funds collected from road user charges are allocated to the Roads Authority and Approved Authorities.
Through these responsibilities, the RFA ensures that the road sector has reliable and sustainable funding to maintain and develop Namibia’s road network.
Role in the Road Sector
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) plays a central role in ensuring the sustainability of Namibia’s road transport system. By managing the Road User Charging System and administering the Road Fund, the RFA ensures that sufficient financial resources are available for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the national road network.
As a public entity under the Ministry of Finance, the RFA collaborates with key stakeholders across the road sector, including the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Roads Authority (RA), and other approved authorities responsible for implementing road infrastructure projects.
Through this coordinated approach, the RFA helps maintain a reliable and safe road network that supports economic growth, trade, tourism, and the movement of people and goods throughout Namibia.
