On 21 January 2026, the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Edward Shivute, engaged directly with truck drivers operating mostly along the Walvis Bay Ndola Lubumbashi Development Corridor and the Trans-Kalahari Corridor as part of ongoing efforts to better understand their on-the-road experiences and to strengthen the efficiency, safety, and competitiveness of Namibia’s transport corridors.
During the engagement, Mr. Shivute met with truck drivers who regularly utilise the truck port located on the (B2), adjacent to the Shell fuel station. The site is commonly used while drivers await documentation clearance and other logistical processes. While truckers expressed satisfaction with the safety of the area, they highlighted the absence of water and sanitation facilities as a key challenge requiring urgent attention.
Drivers further indicated that once clearance processes in Walvis Bay are completed, it takes up to seven days or less to reach the Kasumbalesa Border Post from the Port of Walvis Bay, reflecting the efficiency, reliability, safety, and seamless cargo movement when using the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC) and other Walvis Bay Corridors.
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) continues to advocate for and facilitate enhanced safety and security measures for all truck drivers operating along the corridors. In this regard, WBCG remains actively engaged with relevant regional authorities, including law enforcement agencies, to address identified concerns, strengthen security arrangements, and ensure the safe and seamless movement of our corridor heroes throughout the corridor network.
Commenting on the engagement, Mr. Shivute said, “Our truck drivers are our corridor heroes and the human engines of the transport and logistics sector. They remain the backbone of regional trade and logistics, often spending long periods away from their families to ensure that cargo moves safely and efficiently. Engaging directly with them allows us to better understand their lived realities and to respond in ways that strengthen safety, security and efficiency on our corridors.”
As a gesture of appreciation for their dedication and hard work, the WBCG handed over water bottles to the drivers during the visit.
In addition, the WBCG will engage the private sector to explore the establishment of a wellness clinic, sustainable water points, and sanitation at the truck port, ensuring that our corridor heroes have access to essential health services at their point of rest. This initiative recognises that many drivers are unable to leave high-value cargo unattended to seek medical attention at conventional health facilities.
“Protecting the well-being of our corridor heroes is a collective responsibility. By bringing the relevant services closer to them, we not only uphold their dignity and safety but also ensure that our corridors remain competitive and efficient,” Mr. Shivute added.
The WBCG reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively with government, law enforcement agencies, and the private sector to continuously improve infrastructure, safety, and social support systems for truck drivers, ensuring that Namibia’s corridors remain preferred gateways for regional and international trade. We urge our private sector stakeholders to partner with us in this regard and help us set up these facilities for our corridor heroes.
