The Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has officially opened low volume seal access roads on Impalila Island in Namibia's Zambezi Region on 16 May 2024. The newly constructed district roads 3546, 3547, and 3575, which include minor access roads to public institutions, are approximately 25 kilometres long. The project was jointly funded by the Roads Authority and the Road Fund Administration at a total cost of approximately N$151,9 million.
“The island's rocky terrain with soft clay soil created severe mobility and accessibility challenges to essential services and government offices. This terrain became a nightmare during the rainy season, making vehicle operations cumbersome and leading to high vehicle operating and transport costs. Now that the construction of the roads is completed, I am sure motorists and the community on the island have experienced a reduction in vehicle operating & transport costs and seamless all weather access to essential services such as Government offices, Schools, Health Centres, and many Tourism Facilities", said John Mutorwa, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport.
Impalila Island is situated in the Zambezi River, near the confluence with the Chobe River. It is located at the easternmost tip of
Namibia, in the
Zambezi Region, and borders three countries, namely Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The island is relatively small, approximately 12 kilometers long and up to 2 kilometers wide.
Impalila Island is known for its scenic beauty, wildlife safaris, fishing, bird watching, and boat cruises on the Zambezi and Chobe rivers.
